Value of Hormonal Levels in Patients with Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Finasteride: Better Response in Patients Under 26 Years Old

    March 2008 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Francisco Camacho, M.J. Garcia-Hernandez, J.L. Fernández-Crehuet
    Studysummary This study found that finasteride 1 mg daily decreased 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone levels and improved hair growth in younger men with androgenetic alopecia, with higher initial hormone levels predicting better response.
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