Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

December 1989 in “ PubMed ”

Vera H. Price

TLDR Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair loss is unclear and needs more research.

The document discussed the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, focusing on the use of tretinoin. At the time, information about tretinoin was limited to short-term data, and more research was needed to determine its effectiveness and potential side effects. A panel from the National Institutes of Health concluded that there was insufficient evidence to recommend tretinoin and similar compounds for treating sun-induced wrinkles, indicating a need for further investigation into its applications.

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