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    Effectiveness of Minimally Invasive Injectable Modalities in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Adults—A Systematic Review

    August 2024 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Vaibhav Kumar, Michael H. Gold, Anuj Jain … Debraj Shome
    Studysummary This study explored the effectiveness of injectable treatments for androgenetic alopecia, finding that dutasteride and growth factor formulations achieved clinically significant results compared to controls like saline and topical minoxidil, within selected trials from 2000 to 2023.
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