Overactive Bladder in Men: Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia
January 2009
in “
CRC Press eBooks
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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.