Finasteride in the Treatment of Female Pattern (Androgenic) Alopecia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

    August 2012 in “ PubMed
    Olga Boychenko, Robert Bernstein, Eric S Schweiger
    TLDR Finasteride may effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
    The document described a case of a 44-year-old woman with female androgenic alopecia (FAGA) who did not respond to topical minoxidil. She was treated with oral finasteride 1.25 mg daily, resulting in a significant reduction in hair shedding and increased hair regrowth within 3.5 months, without any side effects. Additionally, the document reviewed limited studies and case series on finasteride use for FAGA, suggesting its potential effectiveness in treating this condition.
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      community 9 months on Fin - no progress , should I get on Dutasteride?

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      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth, only maintenance. They are considering switching to dutasteride, which is believed to be more effective, but are concerned about potential side effects.

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