ReviewSkin appendage disorders2025
Do Non-Prescription Products Help in Managing Androgenic Alopecia?
Review in Skin appendage disorders, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Comparative Effect of Conventional and Non-Conventional Over-the-Counter Treatments for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Pooled it
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Abstract
Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss. Currently, approved medications for AGA are topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both of which are prescription medications which may cause side effects. Non-prescription products such as herbal extracts and over-the-counter medications have limited evidence regarding safety and efficacy; however, they may be an alternative for patients unable or unwilling to use prescription medication. Summary: This article reviews investigator-blinded, controlled clinical trials assessing the efficacy of non-prescription monotherapies in treating AGA. A total of 13 studies were included using procyanidin, cetirizine, caffeine, Key Message: Additional investigations through the conduct of high quality randomized, controlled trials with larger numbers of patients will help determine the effectiveness and safety of this class of compounds, either as monotherapy or as an addition to current pharmacological interventions.
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