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In 2017, Spanish dermatologists commonly prescribed topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nutricosmetics for hair loss, with oral contraceptives also used for premenopausal women. Less common were oral dutasteride, due to side effects, and newer, more expensive treatments like topical finasteride and Low-Level Laser Therapy. The conclusion is that there's a need for prescription guidelines due to varied treatment approaches.

In Spain, dermatologists most commonly prescribe topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for male hair loss, and topical minoxidil and oral contraceptives for female hair loss. The use of oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil has significantly increased over the past three years.

Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.

Dermatologists in Spain now mostly prescribe oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss.

Urologists prescribe newer medications more often than primary care physicians, who could benefit from more education on treatment options.