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Review paper
Published online: 2024-07-25
Topical solutions for androgenetic alopecia: evaluating efficacy and safety
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DOI: 10.5603/fd.101208
Abstract
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) presents a significant challenge in clinical practice due to its prevalence and impact on patients’ quality of life. With a diverse array of available treatment options, selecting the most appropriate therapy demands careful consideration of factors such as efficacy, safety, practicality, and cost. This review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety profiles of various topical treatments for AGA, investigating their potential advantages in limiting systemic side effects compared to oral medications. This article explores the pharmacology, mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and adverse events associated with topical medications like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, clascoterone, latanoprost, spironolactone, flutamide, cetirizine, pyrilutamide, and GT20029.
Keywords: androgenetic alopeciatopicaltreatmentminoxidilfinasterideclascoterone
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