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    Patient-Reported Outcomes and Safety of Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology for Finasteride in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2023 in “ DIGITAL HEALTH ”
    Johannes von Büren, Inga Hansen, Julian Kött … Finn Abeck
    Studysummary This study found that users of a German direct-to-consumer teledermatology platform for finasteride reported improvements in hair appearance and self-esteem, though 12% experienced treatment-related adverse events.
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    Research cited in this study 13

    1. Online Traffic Analysis of Direct-to-Consumer Websites for Hair Loss Treatment and Characterization of Finasteride Patients on a Platform in Germany: A Potential Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2023
    2. Digital Health Platforms Expand Access and Improve Care for Male Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Dermatology · 2022
    3. Telemedical Care of Men With Androgenetic Alopecia Demonstrates Improved Access to Care and Patient Benefit Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2022
    4. Direct-To-Consumer Teledermatology’s Limitations May Be Addressed With Greater In-Person Care Synergy 2022
    5. Response to Ranpariya et al.'s 'Direct-to-Consumer Teledermatology Platforms May Have Inherent Conflicts of Interest' Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2022
    6. Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Review Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2021
    7. Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2020
    8. Rethinking Biotin Therapy for Hair, Nail, and Skin Disorders Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    9. Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2017
    10. Combined Treatment with Oral Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized and Comparative Study in Chinese Patients Dermatologic Therapy · 2015
    11. Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study Annals of Dermatology · 2012
    12. Oral Finasteride Improved the Quality of Life of Androgenetic Alopecia Patients Journal of Dermatology · 2010
    13. Psychological Aspects of Hair Disease Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2005

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