From the Research
Efficacy of Combining Minoxidil and Finasteride
The combination of minoxidil and finasteride has been studied for its efficacy in treating hair loss. Key findings include:
- A study published in 2018 found that the combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride was effective in promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia 1.
- Another study published in 2015 found that the combination of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil was effective in treating male androgenetic alopecia, with 94.1% of men showing improvement after 12 months of treatment 2.
- A study published in 2024 compared the efficacy of the combination of topical minoxidil and oral spironolactone with the combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride in women with androgenic alopecia, and found that the combination of minoxidil and spironolactone was more effective 3.
- A study published in 2018 found that topical finasteride was effective in maintaining hair density after initial treatment with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 4.
- A study published in 2015 found that topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride was effective in maintaining hair density after replacing oral finasteride 5.
Key Benefits
The key benefits of combining minoxidil and finasteride include:
- Improved hair density and hair growth
- Reduced hair loss
- Minimal side effects
- Effective in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia
Comparison of Treatments
Comparing the efficacy of different treatments, the studies found that:
- The combination of minoxidil and finasteride was more effective than minoxidil alone 1, 2
- The combination of minoxidil and spironolactone was more effective than the combination of minoxidil and finasteride in women with androgenic alopecia 3
- Topical finasteride was effective in maintaining hair density after initial treatment with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 4, 5