Comparing the Therapeutic Effects of Finasteride Gel and Tablet in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2009 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology ”
    Zohreh Hajheydari, Jafar Akbari, Majid Saeedi, Leila Shokoohi
    TLDR Finasteride gel is slightly more effective than the tablet for treating hair loss.
    The study compared the therapeutic effects of finasteride gel and tablet in treating androgenetic alopecia. The results indicated that both forms of finasteride were effective in promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss. However, the gel form showed a slightly better improvement in hair density and patient satisfaction compared to the tablet form. The study involved a sample size of 100 participants, which provided a robust dataset for analysis. Overall, finasteride gel was concluded to be a promising alternative to the tablet form for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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