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Comparative study of efficacy of topical minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with finasteride in androgenetic alopecia

Background Minoxidil and finasteride are most common drugs used in androgenetic alopecia. The objective of the study was to know the efficacy of topical minoxidil solution with and without finasteride.

Methods In total about 30 subjects, aged 18-45 years, who came for outpatient consultation for male pattern androgenetic alopecia were randomized into two groups. Group A was treated with 0.1% topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil solution and Group B was treated with 5% minoxidil solution after taking informed consent from subjects of both groups.

Results Analysis of the extent of bald area, hair count and number of terminal hair showed better results in group A compared to group B.

Conclusions Better results were obtained with combination of topical minoxidil with finasteride than with plain topical minoxidil.