A Review of the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss

    February 2020 in “ Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy ”
    Katherine York, Nekma Meah, Bevin Bhoyrul, Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This review discusses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that current medications like finasteride and minoxidil can slow hair loss but only partially restore hair growth, with early treatment offering better outcomes.
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