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Examine the effectiveness and safety of topical finasteride for treating male androgenetic alopecia.

March 26, 2026

Effectiveness and Safety of Topical Finasteride for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Real World Data

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Examine the effectiveness and safety of topical finasteride for treating male androgenetic alopecia.
Analyzed real-world data over 52 weeks
Evaluated effectiveness particularly in frontotemporal regions
Assessed the safety profile of topical finasteride
Topical finasteride showed sustained effectiveness over 52 weeks
Particularly effective in the frontotemporal regions
Excellent safety profile was observed

Abstract

Topical finasteride 0.25% demonstrated sustained 52-week effectiveness, particularly in the frontotemporal regions, with an excellent safety profile. These findings support topical finasteride as an effective long-term treatment option for male AGA.

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Bianca Maria Piraccini

Luca Rapparini

Federico Quadrelli

IRCCS Azienda Ospedliero-Universitaria di Bologna Policlinico di Sant'Orsola

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International Journal of Dermatology

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University of Bologna

Azienda USL di Bologna

Ospedale Regionale di Bellinzona e Valli

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