Prescribing Habits for Androgenic Alopecia Among Dermatologists in Spain in 2017: A Cross-Sectional Study

    June 2018 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    Cristina Pindado-Ortega, David Saceda-Corralo, D. Buendía-Castaño … Sergio Vano-Galvan
    Studysummary This study found that despite only topical minoxidil and oral finasteride being approved for androgenetic alopecia in Spain, dermatologists commonly prescribe various off-label treatments for both male and female patients.
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