Effectiveness and Safety of Oral Dutasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Real Clinical Practice: A Descriptive Monocentric Study

    December 2019 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Sergio Vano-Galvan, David Saceda-Corralo, Oscar M. Moreno-Arrones … Pedro Jaén-Olasolo
    Studysummary This study evaluated oral dutasteride for male androgenetic alopecia in a real-world setting, reporting that it effectively improved hair conditions in 90% of patients using monotherapy, with a good safety profile, particularly at low doses.
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    1. Cross-Sectional Study on Prescription Habits in Androgenetic Alopecia Among Dermatologists in Spain in 2017 Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas · 2018
    2. Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2017
    3. Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of the Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Blocker Dutasteride on Male Androgenetic Alopecia Patients Journal of Dermatology · 2016
    4. Superiority of Dutasteride Over Finasteride in Hair Regrowth and Reversal of Miniaturization in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Open-Label, Evaluator-Blinded Study Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2016
    5. A Randomized, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Dutasteride Versus Placebo and Finasteride in the Treatment of Male Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2014
    6. 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 Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2006

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