TLDR Using both minoxidil and finasteride together on the scalp works better for male hair loss than using either one alone.
The study, a prospective, randomized, controlled, 3-arm assessor-blinded pilot trial, demonstrated the effectiveness of combining topical minoxidil and topical finasteride for treating men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to using either treatment alone. The combined therapy showed better results by increasing hair density, had a superior safety profile, and allowed for faster results. The treatment consisted of 5% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride applied topically for a minimum of 6 months. The findings could potentially change clinical practices, suggesting that this new treatment variant should be considered by doctors for treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
February 2021 in “European Chemical Bulletin” 
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
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December 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
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December 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low level laser therapy works best for hair loss, followed by PRP, finasteride, and minoxidil.
February 2017 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Hair loss can be treated with common methods like minoxidil and finasteride, but new potential treatments include growth factors, cytokines, and platelet-rich plasma injections.
August 2016 in “International journal of scientific research” Using minoxidil with finasteride in a cream helps maintain hair thickness after stopping oral finasteride.
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September 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride and minoxidil together work best for male hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
