Whisker Hair (Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair): An Indication for Finasteride 1 mg?

    January 2016 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Lorea Bagazgoitia, Sonsoles Aboín
    Studysummary This case study suggests that patients with acquired progressive kinking of the hair may benefit from finasteride treatment due to an increased risk of developing androgenetic alopecia.
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    2. Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia Archives of Dermatology · 1997
    3. Acquired Progressive Kinking of Hair Archives of Dermatology · 1985
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