5 citations
,
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study found that the MorrF topical solution combination showed significantly better hair growth improvements than Minoxidil alone in male patients with Androgenetic Alopecia.
October 2012 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This study developed a new crystallization method using solid solution formation to purify finasteride by effectively removing contamination with dihydrofinasteride.
1 citations
,
July 2023 in “Cureus” In this study, cetosomal-based minoxidil solutions, with and without finasteride, were observed to be effective and tolerable treatments for androgenetic alopecia in adults, providing a potential alternative to traditional alcoholic formulations.
1 citations
,
December 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that finasteride-loaded microemulsions using poloxamer 124 significantly enhanced skin penetration of the drug compared to a standard solution, primarily through targeting hair follicles via the transfollicular pathway, with intercluster, intercellular, and transcellular pathways contributing less.
2 citations
,
January 2011 This study developed and validated a UV spectrophotometric method for accurately measuring finasteride and tamsulosin in solutions and tablets, demonstrating good sensitivity and precision.
56 citations
,
January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study found that finasteride-loaded liposomal formulations achieved significantly higher skin permeation and deposition compared to conventional gels and solutions, suggesting potential for effective topical application.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that coated microneedles promoted drug release effectively, comparable to marketed minoxidil solutions, with stable performance over 30 days at high temperatures.
2 citations
,
December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrated that a finasteride-loaded proniosome significantly enhanced transfollicular delivery and hair growth in mice without causing skin irritation, with effects comparable to a 2% minoxidil solution.
This study found that in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model, phospholipid-bile salt mixed micelles for topical Finasteride delivery improved hair regrowth and reduced systemic absorption compared to a hydroalcoholic solution, suggesting a safer and more effective treatment option.
March 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study evaluated a menthol-based microemulsion for transdermal delivery of finasteride and silodosin, finding that it enhanced skin permeation and flux compared to aqueous solutions, suggesting a promising method for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that a combination of topical 5% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride was more effective at improving hair density and satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia than either treatment alone over 24 weeks.
October 2016 in “International journal of medical research and review” This case report describes a 32-year-old male who developed acneiform eruptions one month after starting Minoxidil/Aminexil solution and Finasteride treatment for androgenic alopecia.
21 citations
,
January 2008 in “Talanta” New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.
12 citations
,
July 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that finasteride- and dutasteride-loaded iron oxide nanoparticles improved drug penetration in the skin, suggesting they may be promising for topical alopecia therapies.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that the combination of PRP with topical minoxidil and finasteride showed the most significant improvement in hair pull tests and patient satisfaction for male androgenetic alopecia, surpassing individual therapies and placebo over a six-month period.
September 1997 in “Inpharma Weekly” Rubbing finasteride on the scalp helps with hair loss.
Topical finasteride may better target hair follicles without significant benefits over oral form.
1 citations
,
January 2017 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” New method effectively analyzes finasteride and its stability.
4 citations
,
January 2002 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a precise and reproducible method for estimating finasteride in tablet formulations using a colorimetric reaction with specific reagents.
1 citations
,
July 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This historical overview from this source chronicles various treatments for hair loss over millennia, highlighting developments like the introduction of minoxidil and finasteride, as well as the modern interest in hair cloning, emphasizing the evolving quest for a successful solution.
1 citations
,
December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with advanced androgenetic alopecia who underwent a 6-month trial of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, aiming to optimize hair regrowth without surgery.
June 2026 in “ChemistryOpen” In this study, researchers employed a modified coaxial electrospinning technique to create core-sheath nanofibers, which improved the transdermal delivery of finasteride compared to traditional monolithic nanofibers, showing enhanced penetration rates throughout the testing period.
February 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” In this study, after long-term observation of human scalp hair follicles over 16 years, the researchers found that a topical 5% minoxidil solution could stimulate hair regrowth after a period of dormancy, though with reduced growth rates and hair diameter.
January 2008 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review explores potential treatments for female androgenetic alopecia, noting that anti-hormonal therapies may be beneficial for some women, but emphasizes the need for further research and effective solutions.
January 2008 in “EMC - Cosmetologia Medica e Medicina degli Inestetismi Cutanei” This source discusses that while new molecules like minoxidil and finasteride can temporarily promote hair regrowth in both men and women, surgical techniques such as micrografting offer a more lasting aesthetic solution.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced topical foam containing minoxidil and finasteride remained chemically, physically, and microbially stable for 180 days when stored properly at room temperature in light-resistant containers.
July 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” In this article, two patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia showed improved hair density and reduced vellus hairs after treatment with exosome-derived solutions from salmon tissues, suggesting potential benefits of this approach.
This review examines various online resources, including consumer and professional sites, related to male-pattern baldness treatments such as Rogaine, Propecia, surgical options, and cosmetic solutions, underscoring the abundance of information available to both healthcare providers and consumers searching for hair loss remedies.
January 2005 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” This article examines how the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 allows ineffective herbal remedies for hair loss to remain on the market, potentially misleading consumers, and suggests possible solutions.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Topical finasteride promotes hair growth with minimal side effects but needs more research for women and optimal use.