A New Topical Formulation of Minoxidil and Finasteride Improves Hair Growth in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

January 2015 in “ Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research ”

Saifuddin Sheikh, Ateeq Ahmad, Shoukath M. Ali, Moghis U. Ahmad, Mahesh Paithankar, Dipak Saptarshi, Prashant Kale, Kirti Bansidhar Maheshwari, Hemant V Barkate, Heather Pathak, Mohammad Mushtaq, Owen J. Sansom

TLDR MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.

The article discusses the development and efficacy of a new topical formulation called MorrF, which combines minoxidil and finasteride for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men. The study found that MorrF was well-tolerated and significantly improved hair growth compared to minoxidil alone. The article also discusses the pharmacokinetic parameters of MorrF and its potential as a replacement for individual therapy. Overall, the study suggests that MorrF may be a viable treatment option for men with AGA.

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