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ArticleAnnals of dermatology2025

Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose (0.2 mg) Dutasteride for Male Androgenic Alopecia: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Phase III Clinical Trial.

Subin Lee, Jung Eun Kim, Bark-Lynn Lew, Chang Hun Huh, Jandee Kim, Ohsang Kwon, Moon Bum Kim, Yang Won Lee, Young Lee, Jin Park and 4 more

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Article in Annals of dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04825561 (A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel, Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AD-208 in Male Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel, Phase 3 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AD-208 in Male Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia

TypeinterventionalSponsorAddpharma Inc.Ran2021 to 2023Enrolled139ConditionsAndrogenetic AlopeciaArmsAD-208, AD-2081, placebo of AD-208, placebo of AD-2081
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14 authors.

Subin LeeDepartment of Dermatology, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9557-7774
Jung Eun KimDepartment of Dermatology, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1670-0995
Bark-Lynn LewDepartment of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4443-4161
Chang Hun HuhDepartment of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3944-7777
Jandee KimAddpharma Co., Ltd., Seongnam, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3466-9100
Ohsang KwonDepartment of Dermatology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0464-5124
Moon Bum KimDepartment of Dermatology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4837-0214
Yang Won LeeDepartment of Dermatology, Konkuk University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1268-1248
Young LeeDepartment of Dermatology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9205-1785
Jin ParkDepartment of Dermatology, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8830-5479
Sangseok KimDepartment of Dermatology, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9717-9710
Do Young KimDepartment of Dermatology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0194-9854
Gwang Seong ChoiDepartment of Dermatology, Inha University Hospital, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5766-0179
Hoon KangDepartment of Dermatology, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. johnkang@catholic.ac.kr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9822-4760

Funding

Addpharma Co., Ltd.Daewoong Pharmaceutical CompanyHandokKYUNG DONG Pharm. Co., Ltd.YuhanYU & Life Science Co., Ltd.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDutasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, is prescribed for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in Korea and Japan. Despite its efficacy, its use is limited by its long half-life, potent dihydrotestosterone suppression, and adverse effects.

objectiveTo investigate the efficacy and safety of 0.2 mg dutasteride for male AGA.

methodsPatients with male AGA were randomized to receive 0.2 mg dutasteride, placebo, or 0.5 mg dutasteride (2:2:1) once daily for 24 weeks. Safety and efficacy endpoints were assessed.

resultsOverall, 139 men were analyzed. At week 24, the change in hair count within the target area at the vertex from baseline was significantly higher in the 0.2 mg dutasteride group than in the placebo group (21.53 vs. 5.96,

conclusionLow-dose (0.2 mg) dutasteride for male AGA showed significant efficacy and favorable safety profile.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04825561.

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5-Alpha reductase inhibitorAndrogenic alopeciaDutasteride

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PMID40736519
PMCPMC12318778

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