Assessment of Treatment Maintenance Effects of Finasteride 1 mg Every Other Month Regimen in Androgenic Alopecia and Clinical Differences According to Treatment Response

August 2021 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Ki-Hun, Min H. Kang, Soon Young Kwon, Woo-Young Sim, Bark-Lynn Lew

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TLDR Finasteride 1 mg every other month effectively maintains hair growth in androgenic alopecia.

The study assessed the maintenance effects of a finasteride 1 mg every other month regimen in treating androgenic alopecia and examined clinical differences based on treatment response. The findings indicated that this intermittent dosing regimen was effective in maintaining hair growth in patients with androgenic alopecia. The study also highlighted that treatment response varied among individuals, suggesting the need for personalized treatment plans. The research involved a significant number of participants, enhancing the reliability of the results.

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