Effectiveness of Combined Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Service Evaluation

    January 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Hans Johnson, David T. Huang, Ashley K. Clift … Gustavo Cardoso Guimarães
    Studysummary The researchers reported that a combined oral minoxidil-finasteride regimen significantly improved hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over 12 months, although further confirmation in different trials is suggested.
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