What Is the Best Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss?

    December 2018 in “ Evidence-Based Practice
    Christina L. Richards, Ruben Hipolito, Caitlin L. Blau, Madeline Mussman, Amy Matheny, Darin M. Bell
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    TLDR Topical minoxidil 1% and 2% are twice as effective as placebo for female pattern hair loss.
    A 2016 review of 47 studies found that topical minoxidil 1% and 2% were twice as effective as placebo in improving hair growth for female pattern hair loss, with no added benefit from the 5% concentration. Finasteride was not found to be more effective than placebo. The review noted that the studies were of moderate to low quality with incomplete information on randomization, blinding procedures, and outcome data.
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