Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    January 2024 in “ Brazilian Journal of Health Review ”
    Monique Teixeira Costa, Patrícia Helena Ferreira Côrtes, Débora Doria Rigueiro … Amanda Bertazzoli Diogo
    Studysummary This review concluded that topical 5% Minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia yielded the best results and enhancing it with other drugs or procedures further improved outcomes.
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