Topical Finasteride Versus Topical Spironolactone in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia
June 2020
in “
The Medical Journal of Cairo University
”
TLDR Topical spironolactone works better than topical finasteride for hair loss.
The study compared the effectiveness of topical finasteride and topical spironolactone in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in both males and females. The results indicated that while both treatments were effective, topical spironolactone was superior to topical finasteride. Additionally, topical applications of both medications had fewer side effects compared to their oral counterparts. The study concluded that topical spironolactone is a better option for managing AGA.
