Comparative Effects of Monotherapy with Topical Minoxidil, Oral Finasteride, and Topical Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Cohort Study

    January 2024 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Michela Starace, Aditya K. Gupta, Mary A Bamimore … Bianca Maria Piraccini
    Studysummary This study compared the effectiveness of topical finasteride, oral finasteride, and topical minoxidil over 12 months in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia, exploring their therapeutic effects on this population. Results are not reported in the abstract.
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    1. A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials Using Single or Combination Therapy of Oral or Topical Finasteride for Women in Reproductive Age and Postmenopausal Women with Hormonal and Nonhormonal Androgenetic Alopecia Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine · 2023
    2. Efficacy and Safety of Topical Finasteride Spray Solution for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2021
    3. Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Review Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2021
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