Minoxidil

Articles tagged with "Minoxidil".

Effectiveness of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

Tags: Hair, Hair Loss, Androgenetic Alopecia, Minoxidil, Finasteride, Laser Therapy, Quicktakes

March 3, 2025

Dr. Kumar’s Take:

A comprehensive meta-analysis confirms that minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy (LLLT) are effective for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). These treatments significantly improve hair density, thickness, and overall hair growth compared to placebo. However, some potential biases exist due to industry-funded studies.

Brief Summary:

A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of FDA-approved and FDA-cleared nonsurgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia in men and women. The study analyzed 23 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and found that minoxidil, finasteride, and LLLT significantly outperformed placebo treatments. Hair density increased by:

Comparing Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride for Hair Loss: What Works Best?

Tags: Hair, Hair Loss, Androgenetic Alopecia, Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride

March 2, 2025

Dr. Kumar’s Take:

A recent network meta-analysis suggests that among the available treatments for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), 0.5 mg of oral dutasteride has the highest probability of being the most effective. The study ranks treatments based on total and terminal hair count improvements at 24 and 48 weeks, providing a clearer picture of what works best.

Brief Summary:

The study analyzed 23 trials comparing oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for male AGA. The results indicate that 0.5 mg/day of dutasteride outperformed all other treatments, followed by 5 mg/day of oral finasteride and 5 mg/day of oral minoxidil. Topical formulations of minoxidil were less effective but still beneficial.