TLDR Combining topical finasteride with minoxidil significantly improves hair density in treating hair loss.
This updated systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of combining topical finasteride with minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA), the most common form of hair loss in adults. The study addresses the limitations of previous analyses by focusing on hair density outcomes rather than just Global Photographic Assessment (GPA). The findings suggest that the combination treatment significantly improves hair density compared to either treatment alone, providing a more effective option for individuals suffering from AGA. The study emphasizes the potential benefits of this combined approach, although the exact number of participants involved in the analysis is not specified in the summary provided.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Adding PRP to minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair loss.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
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May 2020 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for treating hair loss, with dutasteride showing potential but with side effects.
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride and minoxidil together work best for male hair loss.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
November 2014 in “PharmaTutor” Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Finasteride is effective in growing hair and stopping hair loss in men with mild to moderate alopecia.
