Pharmacological Management of Pattern Hair Loss
October 2021
in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”
TLDR The best treatments for slowing down pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, with some other drugs and hair transplantation also used.
Pattern Hair Loss (PHL) is a progressive condition that can only be slowed down with pharmacological intervention. The most effective and safe treatments, based on evidence, are limited to two drugs: minoxidil and finasteride. However, several other drugs are being used off-label, despite limited evidence supporting their efficacy. The authors of this article have over two decades of experience in managing PHL, incorporating these pharmacological treatments alongside hair transplantation.
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