The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

    November 2006 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Elise A. Olsen, Maria K. Hordinsky, David A. Whiting … Roger S. Rittmaster
    Studysummary This study found that dutasteride increased scalp hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss, particularly at a 2.5 mg dose, and was more effective than finasteride over 24 weeks.
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    3. Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1998
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    8. The Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Scalp Skin Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Patients With Male Pattern Baldness The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 1994

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