Novos sistemas de veiculação da finasterida e sua aplicação no tratamento da alopécia

    January 2016 in “ Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT) ”
    Inês Margarida Salvado Dias
    TLDR Topical finasteride formulations can treat hair loss effectively with fewer side effects.
    The document discussed androgenetic alopecia, a common condition affecting both men and women, with a higher incidence in men (up to 50% by age 50) compared to women (25%). Finasteride was noted as an effective treatment for this type of alopecia, but its oral use was associated with severe side effects. The study aimed to develop three topical formulations of finasteride—lotion, shampoo, and solution—to minimize peripheral side effects and target treatment areas, thereby avoiding unwanted hair growth in non-target areas.
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