TLDR Finasteride increases hair count and improves hair growth with low risk of side effects.
The article discusses the use of finasteride as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia in men, noting its ability to increase hair count and improve the anagen-telogen hair ratio. The article also mentions the safety profile of finasteride and its low incidence of sexual dysfunction. Additionally, the article briefly mentions other treatments for hair loss, including combination therapy with minoxidil, dutasteride, topical anti-androgens, and the use of camouflage and wigs for mild hair loss.
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
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February 2017 in “MOJ bioequivalence & bioavailability” Treating hair loss effectively may require a multi-sided approach, using different treatments together, and topical treatments could be more effective and safer than oral ones.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment improves hair density and increases growth factors in androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2017 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is often caused by hormones and can be diagnosed using noninvasive techniques. Treatments include topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, with new treatments being explored. There may also be a link between this type of hair loss and heart disease risk.
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September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The hair serum significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair fall without causing any skin issues.
