Active Ingredients and Procedures in Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2021
    Marjory Bernardes Fileto, Domingo Francisco Javier Sancho, Thamires Batello Freire, C. L. de O. Pinto, André Rolim Baby, Maria Valéria Robles Velasco
    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Spironolactone →

    powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    Studysummary This review found that various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma, combined with supplements, showed positive responses in combating androgenetic alopecia. The study specifically highlighted finasteride's effectiveness in increasing hair growth, with different dosages yielding notable improvements in both men and pre-menopausal women.
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