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, GM Mastrolonardo, Ga Vena

topical finasteride androgenic alopecia hair regrowth balding area reduction percutaneous absorption androgen-related diseases Propecia

TLDR Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.

The study evaluated the use of topical finasteride in treating androgenic alopecia in 52 patients over a 16-month period. The results showed significant hair regrowth and balding area reduction, with no evidence of percutaneous absorption of finasteride or local/systemic untoward effects. The study suggests that topically delivered finasteride may be a rational therapeutic approach to androgen-related diseases.

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