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Androgenetic Alopecia

Male-pattern hair loss, treatment options include oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors such as finasteride

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Jan 18, 2026
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How effective are finasteride and minoxidil at restoring a receded hairline without surgery?

Finasteride and minoxidil are the two primary non‑surgical treatments for male pattern hair loss and can often stop progression and increase density; minoxidil mainly stimulates growth while finasteri...

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what can i do for my hair falling out

by first diagnosing the cause—only then choose among evidence-backed options that include topical minoxidil, oral anti-androgens for male-pattern loss, therapies for autoimmune alopecia, clinical proc...