Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: Preliminary Evaluations After a 16-Month Therapy Course

    January 1997 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    GF Mazzarella, GF Loconsole, Giuseppe Cammisa … Ga Vena
    Studysummary This study reported that a 0.005% finasteride solution may encourage hair regrowth and reduce balding areas in patients with androgenic alopecia, without significant absorption or adverse effects.
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    1. Finasteride The New England Journal of Medicine · 1994
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