July 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, topical finasteride showed mild-to-moderate improvement in androgenetic alopecia among a cohort in Saudi Arabia, with combination therapy outperforming monotherapy. Adverse events were rare. The study highlights the need for prospective trials to clarify finasteride's standalone effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, a combination of 5% minoxidil lotion and 0.25% topical finasteride spray significantly increased hair density and improved photographic assessments in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to the treatments used alone, with all methods showing good tolerability.
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including their distinct aims of arresting progression, stimulating regrowth, and concealing hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the safety of dermatological medications used during pregnancy, highlighting that retinoids have strong teratogenic risks and should be used with caution; it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2017 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study found that using a topical zinc-thymulin spray on the scalp for more than 6 months was safe and significantly improved hair growth in adults with male pattern baldness, with notable increases in certain hair types and no reported adverse effects.