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

• Main Authors: B S Chandrashekar (Author), T Nandhini (Author), Vani Vasanth (Author), Rashmi Sriram (Author), Shreya Navale (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...