What Is the Efficacy of Finasteride Therapy in Reducing or Reversing Hair Loss

    January 2012
    K Olisa
    Studysummary This study found that oral Finasteride therapy at doses of 1-5mg can significantly reverse hair loss in men with androgenic alopecia.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Comparing the Therapeutic Effects of Finasteride Gel and Tablet in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2009
    2. Long-Term Treatment with Finasteride 1 mg Decreases the Likelihood of Developing Further Visible Hair Loss in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia PubMed · 2008
    3. 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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