Corrigendum

December 2022 in “ Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”

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Studysummary This corrigendum clarifies that withdrawal rates due to treatment-related side effects were misstated in a study on topical finasteride for male androgenetic alopecia; higher withdrawal rates were associated with oral finasteride, not topical.

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research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Finasteride Spray Solution for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

11 citations , October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that topical finasteride significantly increased hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo while maintaining similar efficacy to oral finasteride but with lower systemic exposure and a reduced impact on serum DHT levels, potentially minimizing sexual side effects.