Journal Club: A Review of Topical and Intralesional Therapeutics for Different Types of Alopecia

    July 2022 in “ European Journal of Dermatology ”
    Egídio Freitas, Miguel Nogueira, Ángel Manuel Rosell‐Díaz, Enrique Rodríguez Lomba, M.A. Lefevre, Neda Alband, Sophia Mohme
    TLDR Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are effective for managing hair loss.
    The review discussed various topical and intralesional treatments for different types of alopecia, focusing on androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and female pattern hair loss (FPHL). It highlighted that dihydrotestosterone (DHT) was a significant factor in AGA. The FDA had approved topical minoxidil for both AGA and FPHL, while oral finasteride was approved only for AGA. The document provided insights into the effectiveness and application of these treatments, emphasizing their roles in managing hair loss conditions.
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