Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride

Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride

Background: Finasteride acts by reducing dihydrotestosterone levels, thereby inhibiting miniaturization of hair follicles in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Oral finasteride is associated with side effects such as decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, and gynecomastia. Aim: The aim of the...

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Main Authors: B S Chandrashekar, T Nandhini, Vani Vasanth, Rashmi Sriram, Shreya Navale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Subjects:
Androgenetic alopecia
maintenance of hair density
oral finasteride
topical finasteride
topical minoxidil
Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2015;volume=6;issue=1;spage=17;epage=20;aulast=Chandrashekar

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