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    Glossary Finasteride

    medication that inhibits DHT to treat hair loss

    Finasteride is a medication primarily used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss and prostate growth. Commonly known by brand names like Propecia for hair loss and Proscar for BPH, finasteride is taken orally and requires a prescription.

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    1. Comparing the therapeutic effects of finasteride gel and tablet in treatment of the androgenetic alopecia Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2009 · 57 citations
    2. Finasteride nano-transferosomal gel formula for management of androgenetic alopecia: ex vivo investigational approach DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2018
    3. Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Gel Containing Mimicking Growth Factors Oligopeptides, Caffeine, Taurine and an Iron-Chelating Complex in Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil or Oral Finasteride: a Prospective, 6-Month, Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, 4-Arm, Parallel Group Study Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies · 2022
    4. Preparation, Optimization, In vitro Evaluation and Ex vivo Permeation Studies of Finasteride loaded gel Formulations Prepared by using Response SurfaceMethodology Current Drug Delivery · 2018 · 3 citations
    5. Formulation and Evaluation of Finasteride Loaded Nanoparticles Based Topical Gel for the Management of drogenetic Alopecia Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics · 2026
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    9. Finasteride nano-transferosomal gel formula for management of androgenetic alopecia: ex vivo investigational approach Drug Design Development and Therapy · 2018 · 24 citations
    10. Optimization and Transfollicular Delivery of Finasteride Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles Laden Carbopol Gel for Treatment of Hair Growth Stimulation Current Bioactive Compounds · 2024
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    1. Topical Finasteride Gel 1% after 4 months — problems Community · 5 Oct 2025
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    10. GFM Gel - High concentration topical gel of Mimicking Growth Factors (GFm), a complex of polypeptides that mimic the action of endogenous growth factors and promote physiological hair regrowth. Helps strengthen the hair bulb and redensify the hair. Reddit · 18 May 2025
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