Treatment Of Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2008 in “ Evidencia actualizacion en la práctica ambulatoria ”

Jorge Kontos

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TLDR Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are the best treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

The document discussed the common concern of alopecia in both men and women and the challenges in finding effective treatments. It described the causes of alopecia and methods for detection through interviews and physical examinations. The article highlighted the use of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride as the best available treatments for androgenetic alopecia at the time.

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