Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride in Treating Men with Androgenetic Alopecia in Different Age Groups

January 2010 in “ The Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology ”

Wenhao Fu, Qihong Chen, Bingxu Li

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Studysummary This study found that 1mg/d oral finasteride was effective and safe for treating androgenetic alopecia in men, with better results observed in patients aged 26 or younger.

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