meta_analysis
    2017
    High Quality

    The effectiveness of treatments for androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Unknown authors

    Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

    Key Findings

    Minoxidil, finasteride and low-level laser therapy each significantly promoted hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia versus control.

    Conclusions

    Finasteride-mediated DHT reduction is among the best-supported interventions for androgenetic alopecia.

    Outcomes Measured

    This meta-analysis strongly suggests that minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective for promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

    Minoxidil, finasteride and low-level laser therapy each significantly promoted hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia versus control.

    Minoxidil, finasteride and low-level laser therapy each significantly promoted hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia versus control.

    Study Details

    Year:2017
    Quality Score:8/10

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