TLDR Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
The study evaluated the safety and efficacy of topical fluridil in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men. The study found that fluridil is safe, non-irritating, and effective in promoting hair growth by increasing the anagen:telogen ratio. The increased ratio was achieved within the first 3 months and remained for 9 months, making fluridil a promising agent for the management of incipient or recent male AGA. However, further studies are needed to assess fluridil's safety and effectiveness in female AGA and hirsutism.
66 citations,
April 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss.
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November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.
370 citations,
September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
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November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Two non-steroidal antiandrogens, RU 58841 and RU 56187, form a common metabolite at different rates, which may influence their effects; RU 56187 could be used for prostate cancer treatment and RU 58841 for acne treatment.
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January 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
Minoxidil is the only approved cream for hair loss, but new treatments are being looked into.
