Effectiveness of Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets Combined with Ketoconazole Shampoo and Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets Combined with 5% Minoxidil Foam in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

The study investigated the clinical efficacy and safety of Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets combined with ketoconazole shampoo and Chuzhi Shengfa Tablets combined with 5% minoxidil foam in treating male androgenetic alopecia. Conducted from July 2022 to July 2023, it involved 120 male patients divided into four groups of 30 each. Results showed significant increases in hair density and diameter and decreases in scalp oil secretion across all groups (P < 0.05). The combination treatments (Observation Groups 1 and 2) showed significantly better improvements than the control treatments (Control Groups 1 and 2) (P < 0.05). No significant differences in adverse reactions were observed among the groups (P > 0.05). The study concluded that both combination treatments are effective and safe, making them suitable for clinical use.