Effectiveness and Safety of Intralesional Dutasteride in Patients With Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    December 2025 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Abdullah Almeziny, Asail Alghamdi, Alhanoof Alajlan … Abdullah Ibrahim AlKhalifah
    Studysummary This systematic review found that intralesional dutasteride treatments for androgenic alopecia in adults improved hair density and thickness with minimal adverse effects, although study methodologies varied and lacked large-scale trials.
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