Bicalutamide Improves Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Review of 35 Patients

November 2021 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Anthony Moussa, Ahmed Kazmi, Laita Bokhari, Rodney Sinclair

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TLDR Bicalutamide may reduce unwanted hair growth caused by minoxidil in women with hair loss.

The document discusses a retrospective review involving 35 patients with female pattern hair loss (FPHL) treated with low-dose systemic minoxidil and antiandrogen therapy, specifically bicalutamide. The study highlights that while minoxidil is effective and generally safe, it can cause hypertrichosis in up to 24% of patients. The review suggests that bicalutamide may improve minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis, offering a potential solution for managing this side effect in FPHL treatment.

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Bicalutamide Improves Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Review of 35 Patients

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