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    Glossary Topical Finasteride

    medication applied to the scalp to treat hair loss

    Topical Finasteride is a medication applied directly to the scalp to treat hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). Unlike oral finasteride, which can have systemic side effects, the topical form aims to reduce these risks by delivering the drug directly to the affected area, thereby minimizing its absorption into the bloodstream.

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    1. A novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution for androgenetic alopecia: pharmacokinetics and effects on plasma androgen levels in healthy male volunteers International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics · 2014 · 50 citations
    2. Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride Indian Dermatology Online Journal · 2015 · 32 citations
    3. Topical finasteride in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Preliminary evaluations after a 16-month therapy course Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 1997 · 30 citations
    4. A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women. PubMed · 2018 · 23 citations
    5. Topical finasteride for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: a review of the current literature Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2020 · 13 citations
    6. Lack of effect of topical finasteride suggests an endocrine role for dihydrotestosterone Fertility and Sterility · 2000 · 12 citations
    7. Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution for male androgenetic alopecia: a phase III, randomized, controlled clinical trial Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2021 · 11 citations
    8. Comparing the therapeutic efficacy of topical minoxidil and finasteride with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride in androgenetic alopecia: a randomized trial International Journal of Research in Dermatology · 2018 · 4 citations
    9. Topical Finasteride in Hirsutism: A Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial on Adult Women Journal of Research in Medical Sciences · 2005 · 3 citations
    10. Topical finasteride for male and female pattern hair loss: Is it a safe and effective alternative? Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022 · 2 citations
    11. The effect of topical finasteride 0.5% on the outcome of diode laser therapy in the treatment of excess facial hairs in the women with hirsutism. PubMed · 2016 · 1 citations
    12. Topical Finasteride Therapy in Hirsutism Endocrine Practice · 2001 · 1 citations
    13. Long-term effectiveness and safety of topical finasteride 0.25% monotherapy in male androgenetic alopecia: a 52-week real-world retrospective study Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2026
    14. Topical finasteride 0.25% in HPCH spray for androgenetic alopecia: a single-center retrospective study Archives of Dermatological Research · 2026
    15. Tell me the uses, effectiveness, and adverse effects of topical finasteride in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Open MIND · 2026
    16. Tell me the uses, effectiveness, and adverse effects of topical finasteride in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
    17. Effectiveness and Safety of Topical Finasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Real World Data International Journal of Dermatology · 2026
    18. Patient satisfaction, side effects, and other reactions reported by adult men prescribed compounded, topical finasteride via a national telehealth platform: A retrospective analysis of real world data (Preprint) JMIR Dermatology · 2025
    19. Patient satisfaction, side effects, and other reactions reported by adult men prescribed compounded, topical finasteride via a national telehealth platform: A retrospective analysis of real world data (Preprint) 2025
    20. 62471 Topical Finasteride Combined with Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2025
    21. Is the Safety of Finasteride Correlated With Its Route of Administration: Topical Versus Oral? A Pharmacovigilance Study With Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System International Journal of Dermatology · 2025
    22. Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution in the treatment of Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia: A phase III, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Chinese Medical Journal · 2025
    23. The Pharmacokinetics of Topical Finasteride 0.25% Spray in Chinese Adult Male Volunteers with Androgenic Alopecia: A Phase I Study Advances in Therapy · 2025
    24. Painful bilateral gynaecomastia secondary to topical finasteride Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2024
    25. Patient‐reported outcomes of topical finasteride/minoxidil treatment for male androgenetic alopecia: A retrospective study using telemedical data Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024
    26. The Comparative Effects of Monotherapy with Topical Minoxidil, Oral Finasteride, and Topical Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Cohort Study Skin appendage disorders · 2024
    27. The Role of Topical Finasteride in Hair Loss Management: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives International Journal of Biomedicine · 2023
    28. Faculty Opinions recommendation of Efficacy of the association of topical minoxidil and topical finasteride compared to their use in monotherapy in men with androgenetic alopecia: A prospective, randomized, controlled, assessor blinded, 3-arm, pilot trial. Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature · 2023
    29. Topical Finasteride: A Comprehensive Review of Androgenetic Alopecia Management for Men and Women Cureus · 2023
    30. Comparative efficacy of topical finasteride (0.25%) in combination with minoxidil (5%) against 5% minoxidil or 0.25% finasteride alone in male androgenetic alopecia: A pilot, randomized open-label study International Journal of Trichology · 2023