Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride

Dr. Amit Agarkar; Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Volume : IV, Issue : VI, June - 2015

Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride

Dr. Amit Agarkar, Dr. Pranay Gandhi

Abstract :

Aim:The aim of the following study is to assess the efficacy of maintaining hair growth with 5% topical minoxidil fortified with 0.1% finasteride in patients with AGA after initial treatment with 5% topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for two years. Materials and Methods:A retrospective assessment was done in 50 male patients aged 20–40 years with AGA. All the patients had been initially treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for a period of two years. Results:Of the 45 patients who underwent a continuous treatment for AGA, 84.44% maintained a good hair density with topical minoxidilfinasteridecombinatio. Of the five patients who discontinued oral finasteride for 8–12 months, four demonstrated good improvement in hair density when treatment was resumed with topical minoxidil–finasteride combination. Conclusion:Topical finasteride can be considered for hair density maintenance after initial improvement with oral finasteride,