Do you commonly recommend oral minoxidil, dutasteride, or a combination of both for patients with androgenic alopecia?

Topics: Dermatology • Alopecia

I prefer dutasteride for its safety and efficacy compared with minoxidil which can interact with different drugs and food.

Also, minoxidil is a hypertensive medication but if we are using a lower dose for alopecia, is this still an issue?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

Neither of these medications are approved for AGA, and treatment considerations are different in men vs. women. Oral minoxidil at low doses is very safe and generally well tolerated, and a great option for patients with irritation from topical use. It avoids potential side effects of finasteride, wh...

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at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Thanks.

at UCLA
I agree with Dr. @Goldberg. I have had good succes...

at Sutter Health
Yes.

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