Global Photographic Assessment of Men Aged 18 to 60 Years with Male Pattern Hair Loss Receiving Finasteride 1 mg or Placebo

    February 2012 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Elise A. Olsen, David A. Whiting, Ronald C. Savin … Keith D. Kaufman
    Studysummary This study found that finasteride (1 mg) significantly increased hair growth in all scalp regions affected by male pattern hair loss over 24 months in men aged 18 to 60, with more pronounced effects in younger men.
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