Clinical examination shows increasing hair density; A. treatment group; B. control group

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Box plot graph of trichoscale parameters between groups at each visit;...

Clinical examination shows increasing hair density; A. treatment group;...

Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of the combination therapy of topical 0.1% finasteride − 5% Minoxidil in male androgenetic alopecia

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Apr 2025

Farah Faulin Lubis
Lili Legiawati
Martha Saulina
Siti R.F. Saldi

Current FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) are oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Topical finasteride offers a potential alternative with similar efficacy and fewer systemic side effects. This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of combining topical finasteride and minoxidil for male AGA. This 12-week randomized c...