Efficacy of Skin Patting and Iontophoresis with Dutasteride Gel in Male and Menopausal Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study

    September 2025 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Stephano Cedirian, Francesca Pampaloni, Federico Quadrelli … Michela Starace
    Studysummary This pilot study found that using skin patting with iontophoresis to deliver dutasteride gel significantly improved hair density, shaft diameter, and pull test scores in men and postmenopausal women with treatment-resistant androgenetic alopecia, with participants reporting high satisfaction and no adverse events.
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