Combination Therapy in Female Pattern Hair Loss

    May 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy ”
    Shreya Deoghare, Neil S. Sadick
    Studysummary This research observed that combination therapy targeting different pathogenetic pathways is more effective than monotherapy in treating female pattern hair loss, offering a more aggressive treatment approach that can include modalities such as minoxidil, spironolactone, and finasteride.
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