Dermoscopic Evaluation of the Efficacy of Combination of Topical Spironolactone 5% and Minoxidil 5% Solutions in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia, Comparative Study

    November 2022 in “ Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print) ”
    Ahmed Mohamed, Amr Ammar, Ahmed Elshahid
    Studysummary This study observed that combining 5% topical spironolactone with 5% topical minoxidil in a single dose could enhance treatment efficacy for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, with significant hair growth improvements noted in group C after three months.
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