High-Dose Finasteride Is an Effective Treatment Modality for Androgenic Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women

September 2019 in “ Clinical research in practice ”

Joshua T Gaudette

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TLDR High-dose finasteride effectively treats hair loss in postmenopausal women.

The document concluded that high-dose finasteride (5 mg/day) was an effective treatment for androgenic alopecia in postmenopausal women. This conclusion was based on a critical appraisal and clinical application of a study by Oliveira-Soares et al., which was published in the International Journal of Trichology in 2013. The study provided evidence supporting the use of finasteride in this specific population, highlighting its potential benefits in managing patterned hair loss.

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