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Male pattern baldness.

D J Hogan1, M Chamberlain

  • 1Section of Dermatology, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport 71130-3932, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|August 3, 2000
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men is challenging to treat. New options like finasteride and 5% minoxidil offer limited hair regrowth, with more research needed for better therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Trichology
  • Pharmacology of Hair Growth

Background:

  • Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), or male pattern baldness, presents with variable severity and onset.
  • Current alternatives to 2% minoxidil include prescription 1 mg finasteride and over-the-counter topical 5% minoxidil.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current pharmacologic treatment landscape for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men.
  • To assess the efficacy and availability of finasteride and topical minoxidil for AGA treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE was conducted.
  • The search focused on identifying all articles related to androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and its pharmacological treatments.

Main Results:

  • Limited peer-reviewed information exists on AGA pharmacotherapies.

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  • Associated conditions include psychological disorders and coronary heart disease.
  • Hair growth outcomes are unpredictable and modest across all therapies; many studies are industry-sponsored.

    • Conclusions:

    • Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) remains difficult to treat effectively.
    • Finasteride and 5% minoxidil provide novel therapeutic avenues for men experiencing hair loss.
    • Further investigation into new drugs is anticipated to improve treatment outcomes for AGA.