Male pattern baldness.

D J Hogan, M Chamberlain

Review Southern medical journal 2000

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Study Design

Tipo di studio: Review
Popolazione: alopecia patients

Intervento: Male pattern baldness. 1 mg
Comparatore: None
Esito primario: growth
Direzione dell'effetto: Mixed
Rischio di bias: Unclear

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men, occurs with varying severity and age of onset. Two new treatments widely available as alternatives to 2% minoxidil are 1 mg finasteride and topical 5% minoxidil. Finasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor available by prescription only; 5% minoxidil is available over the counter. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE to identify all articles on AGA and its pharmacologic therapies. RESULTS: We found limited information on AGA in peer review medical journals. Associated diseases include psychologic disorders and coronary heart disease. Hair growth is unpredictable and limited for all pharmacologic therapies, with the vast majority of treatment studies being industry sponsored. CONCLUSION: AGA is not easy to treat. Finasteride and 5% minoxidil offer new therapeutic options to the balding man. Treatment options may improve as new drugs are further investigated.

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A Minoxidil per Alopecia androgenetica

A Finasteride per Alopecia androgenetica

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