The Comparative Effect of Monotherapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Protocol for Network Meta-Analysis Study

January 2024

Aditya K. Gupta, Mary A Bamimore

monotherapies male androgenetic alopecia network meta-analysis male pattern baldness

TLDR The document aims to compare the effectiveness of different single treatments for male pattern hair loss.

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in General 100 upvotes 4 months ago

A 22-year-old is considering starting finasteride for hair loss, questioning if their hairline is stable or if treatment is needed. They shared images of their hairline, which has been the same since their teenage years.

community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil

in Research/Science 117 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.

community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 1 year ago

Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.

community Hair loss research focused on chemistry for decades because we misunderstood the mechanics of growth.

in Research/Science 48 upvotes 6 days ago

Hair growth relies on mechanical forces, not just chemicals, with tissue acting like a motor. Minoxidil and finasteride help, but maintaining tissue elasticity and addressing mechanical issues are essential.

community 4 months on dutasteride and 6 on oral minox. After being on fin and topical minox for 2+ years

in Is this regrowth? 123 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride, having previously used finasteride and topical minoxidil. They reported no side effects from the current regimen of 0.5 mg dutasteride and 5 mg oral minoxidil.

community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!

in Research/Science 586 upvotes 3 years ago

The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.