Topical Finasteride Versus Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    Ayman E. Yousef Ahmed S. Abdelshafy, Mohamed Salem Almabrouk
    Studysummary In this study, topical spironolactone was found to be more effective than topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia in both males and females, with fewer side effects compared to oral finasteride.
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    Research cited in this study 4

    1. A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women PubMed · 2018
    2. Combined Treatment with Oral Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized and Comparative Study in Chinese Patients Dermatologic Therapy · 2015
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