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    Glossary Meta-Analysis

    statistical technique combining results from multiple studies

    A meta-analysis is a statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to identify patterns, draw more robust conclusions, and increase the overall power of the findings. By aggregating data from various research papers, a meta-analysis can provide a more comprehensive understanding of a particular topic, such as the effectiveness of treatments for alopecia.

    Research 10 of 1000+

    1. Meta-analysis identifies novel risk loci and yields systematic insights into the biology of male-pattern baldness Nature communications · 2017 · 64 citations
    2. Meta-analysis of efficacy of platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenetic alopecia Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2016 · 57 citations
    3. Increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta‐analysis 2018 · 48 citations
    4. Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials of Finasteride Urology · 1998 · 21 citations
    5. Meta-analysis of photobiomodulation for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2019 · 10 citations
    6. Meta-Analysis on the Efficacy and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine as Adjuvant Therapy for Refractory Androgenetic Alopecia Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2019 · 7 citations
    7. [Association between androgenetic alopecia and metabolic syndrome: a meta-analysis]. PubMed · 2014 · 7 citations
    8. Meta-analysis of post-traumatic stress disorder and COVID-19 in patients discharged Journal of Infection · 2022 · 4 citations
    9. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Commercial Oral Supplements for Hair Growth: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2026
    10. Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treating Skin Aging Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum · 2025
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    Community 7 of 8

    1. Meta analysis of minoxidil only vs 5AR inhibitors Reddit · 16 May 2025
    2. I went to see a derm, they prescribed 1mg of fin, i have now had it over a month and haven’t taken it. Reddit · 9 Aug 2024
    3. How significant is the difference between 0.5mg Dut and 1mg Fin? Reddit · 7 Jun 2024
    4. Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN? Reddit · 22 Feb 2024
    5. 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil Reddit · 3 Feb 2024
    6. Whats up with all the dutasteride destroying hair posts Reddit · 12 May 2023
    7. New Meta: No minoxidil, fin/dut only (including progress pics) Reddit · 11 Apr 2025
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    Learn 5

    1. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
    2. Platelet-Rich Plasma Concentrate of your own blood platelets, injected into the scalp
    3. Valproic acid Anti-seizure and mood-stabilising drug
    4. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    5. Meta-bisulfite