The Journal of Dermatology

Comparative Efficacy of Various Treatment Regimens for Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

The Journal of Dermatology

Finasteride combined with minoxidil was more effective than finasteride alone at one year. Finasteride with or without minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone.

2014

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1346-8138.2002.tb00314.x

JAMA Dermatology

Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

JAMA Dermatology

Daily use of finasteride increases hair count and improves patient and investigator assessment of hair appearance. Sexual side effects appear to be increased but the risk of discontinuing finasteride due to sexual side effects was similar to that of placebo.

2010

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/422032

European Journal of Dermatology

Long-term (5-year) multinational experience with finasteride 1 mg in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia

European Journal of Dermatology

Treatment with finasteride led to durable improvements in scalp hair over 5 years while treatment with placebo led to progressive hair loss. No new safety concerns were identified with long-term use.

2002

https://www.jle.com/en/revues/ejd/e-docs/long_term_5_year_multinational_experience_with_finasteride_1_mg_in_the_treatment_of_men_with_androgenetic_alopecia_100606/article.phtml

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Finasteride in the treatment of men with frontal male pattern hair loss

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, finasteride 1mg/day slowed hair loss and increased hair growth in the anterior/mid area of the scalp. Improvement was noted at one year with efficacy maintained or improved through the second year.

1999

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190962299700812

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Finasteride in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

In two 1-year, placebo-controlled trials evaluating males with pattern hair loss (18 - 41 years of age), finasteride 1mg/day slowed the progression of hair loss and increased hair growth. Treatment with placebo resulted in progressive hair loss.

1998

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0190962298700076