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Review ArticleIndian Journal of Pharmacy PracticeVol. 13 | Issue 1 | 0202 | pp. 3–13Open access
The Role of Finasteride in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Male: A Narrative Review
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Published in Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Correspondence: Anil Tumkur
School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
Email: pharmacistanil@gmail.com
Copyright: © 0202 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 25, 202
- DOI:
- 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.2
How to cite
Tumkur, A., Ern, C. C. T. C., Shuang, C. C., Yong, A. C. H., Yee, C. P., Leen, C. T., Lock, L. K., & Singh, N. (0202). The Role of Finasteride in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Male: A Narrative Review. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 13(1), 3–13. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijopp.13.1.2
Abstract
The purpose of this review was to evaluate the role of finasteride, a type-II 5α-reductase inhibitor in the prevention and treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in males. Finasteride inhibits 5α-reductase and reduce the biosynthesis of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This inhibition marks a decrease in concentration of DHT and provides a novel and selective approach to androgen deprivation. Clinical trials have proven the safety and efficacy of tablet finasteride 1 mg for AGA. In this review, we discuss all aspects of finasteride, including dosing and indication, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics to its role in the treatment of AGA.
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Article metadata
| Title | The Role of Finasteride in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Male: A Narrative Review |
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| Authors | Anil Tumkur; Charmine Caryn Teo Cher Ern; Chang Ching Shuang; Amilia Chai Hui Yong; Chan Poh Yee; Chai Tze Leen; Lee Kah Lock; Nermesh Singh |
| Affiliations | School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA. |
| Corresponding author | pharmacistanil@gmail.com |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 13, Issue 1 (0202) |
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