December 2025 in “JMIR Dermatology” This study observed that patients using a novel topical combination of finasteride and minoxidil for male androgenetic alopecia reported high satisfaction and good tolerance, with few side effects and no need for higher-level care, despite limitations such as retrospective data and no control group.
In this large retrospective study, patients using compounded topical finasteride and minoxidil through a telehealth platform for male androgenetic alopecia reported high satisfaction and low incidence of side effects, with no need for higher care or treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions.
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May 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the use of topical and intralesional corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata, highlighting their efficacy and safety but noting recurrence and pain as limitations; no new clinical results are reported.
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study compared the effectiveness and safety of microneedling with PRP versus minoxidil and finasteride topical therapy in adult males with androgenetic alopecia, finding similar hair density improvements in both groups, though microneedling with PRP had a quicker onset of action.