Topical Ketoconazole for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    December 2019 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Jaime R. Fields, Peter M Vonu, Reesa L Monir, Jennifer J. Schoch
    Studysummary This systematic review suggests that topical ketoconazole may improve hair regrowth and thickness in both animal and human studies for androgenetic alopecia, but further randomized controlled trials are needed.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on onlinelibrary.wiley.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 27

    1. Topical Ketoconazole: A Systematic Review of Current Dermatological Applications and Future Developments Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2019
    2. A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model for Androgenic Alopecia: Clarifying the Dihydrotestosterone Paradox and Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors Medical Hypotheses · 2017
    3. The Effectiveness of Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2017
    4. Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Surgery · 2016
    5. Promotive Effect of Topical Ketoconazole, Minoxidil, and Minoxidil with Tretinoin on Hair Growth in Male Mice ISRN Pharmacology (Print) · 2014
    6. Efficacy and Safety of a Low-Level Laser Device in the Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham Device-Controlled, Double-Blind Study American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2014
    7. Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects, and Recent Patents Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery · 2012
    8. Pilot Study of 15 Patients Receiving a New Treatment Regimen for Androgenic Alopecia: The Effects of Atopy on AGA 2011
    9. HairMax LaserComb Laser Phototherapy Device in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Clinical Drug Investigation · 2009
    10. The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2006
    11. Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia by Topical Ketoconazole: Relevance of Anti-Androgenic Activity Journal of Dermatological Science · 2006
    12. Topical Application of Ketoconazole Stimulates Hair Growth in C3H/HeN Mice The Journal of Dermatology · 2005
    13. Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 2003
    14. Androgens and Alopecia Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology · 2002
    15. Androgenetic Alopecia: Pathogenesis and Potential for Therapy Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine · 2002
    16. Comparative Efficacy of Various Treatment Regimens for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of Dermatology · 2002
    17. Teloptosis: A Turning Point in Hair Shedding Biorhythms Dermatology · 2001
    18. Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2000
    19. Measuring Reversal of Hair Miniaturization in Androgenetic Alopecia by Follicular Counts in Horizontal Sections of Serial Scalp Biopsies: Results of Finasteride 1mg Treatment of Men and Postmenopausal Women Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings · 1999
    20. Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1998
    21. Fortnightly Review: Male Pattern Androgenetic Alopecia BMJ · 1998
    22. Male Pattern Hair Loss: Current Understanding International Journal of Dermatology · 1998
    23. Ketoconazole Shampoo: Effect of Long-Term Use in Androgenic Alopecia Dermatology · 1998
    24. The Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1992
    25. Increased Androgen Binding Capacity in Sebaceous Glands in Scalp of Male-Pattern Baldness Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1989
    26. Use of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    27. Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 1985