TLDR Finasteride helps 83% of men maintain or increase hair count.
Finasteride, also known as Propecia, has been launched in the US as the only oral therapy available for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss). Clinical studies involving 1215 men showed that after 2 years of therapy, 83% of men had the same or higher hair count, while only 17% had hair loss. The wholesale price of finasteride is $1.25 for one 1mg tablet, and the retail price is expected to be between $45 and $49 per month.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.
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December 2008 in “PubMed” Finasteride 1 mg helps prevent more hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride effectively improves hair growth and slows hair loss in men with male pattern baldness.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
