Topical Finasteride Versus Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    June 2020 in “ The Medical Journal of Cairo University ”
    Ayman E. Yousef Ahmed S. Abdelshafy, Mohamed Salem Almabrouk
    TLDR Topical spironolactone works better than topical finasteride for hair loss.
    The study compared the effectiveness of topical finasteride and topical spironolactone in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in both males and females. The results indicated that while both treatments were effective, topical spironolactone was superior to topical finasteride. Additionally, topical applications of both medications had fewer side effects compared to their oral counterparts. The study concluded that topical spironolactone is a better option for managing AGA.
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