Topical Finasteride And Androgenetic Alopecia In Men And Women

January 2017 in “ Más dermatología ”

Aurora Guerra Tàpia, E. González‐Guerra

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TLDR Topical finasteride may help treat hair loss in men and women.

The document discussed the use of topical finasteride as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. It highlighted previous presentations on the subject at national and international scientific forums, including those organized by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV). The focus was on the potential benefits and applications of finasteride in addressing hair loss, although specific study details or outcomes were not provided in the text.

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Topical Finasteride And Androgenetic Alopecia In Men And Women

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