Antiandrogen Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 2006 in “ Expert Review of Dermatology ”
    Leona Yip, Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This review discusses therapeutic options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that while antiandrogen treatments prevent further hair loss and promote some regrowth, dramatic results are rare.
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