Topical Finasteride for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Review of the Current Literature

June 2020 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”

Poonkiat Suchonwanit, Wimolsiri Iamsumang, Kanchana Leerunyakul

topical finasteride male androgenetic alopecia female pattern hair loss hair regrowth increased hair density reduction in hair loss oral finasteride combination therapy minoxidil Propecia Rogaine

TLDR Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.

This article reviews the use of topical finasteride for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss. Studies have shown that topical finasteride can lead to hair regrowth, increased hair density, and a reduction in hair loss. Topical finasteride has been found to be as effective as oral finasteride, and combination therapy with minoxidil has been investigated to enhance therapeutic efficacy. The article concludes that topical finasteride is a promising therapeutic option and emphasizes the importance of continued research for the establishment of a novel therapeutic agent.

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