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Efficacy and tolerability of finasteride 1 mg in men aged 41 to 60 years with male pattern hair loss

This 24-month randomized controlled trial (PMID: 12695131) assessed the efficacy and tolerability of finasteride 1 mg daily in 424 men aged 41–60 with mild-to-moderate vertex male pattern hair loss. Finasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo starting at month 6 (p < 0.001) and continued through month 24, as

June 26, 2025 No Comments

Finasteride in the treatment of alopecia

Finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, is approved for treating male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and works by reducing levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss. Taken orally at 1 mg/day, it significantly improves hair growth and density by preventing the miniaturization of hair follicles. While generally well-tolerated, the

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