A Comparative Study on Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil versus Topical Minoxidil with Finasteride in Male Pattern Baldness

Background: The two most often prescribed medications for androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, are minoxidil and finasteride. The study’s goal was to determine the effectiveness of topical minoxidil solution both with and without finasteride. Methodology: About 30 patients, ages 18 to 45, who sought outpatient consultation for male pattern baldness were split into two groups at random. After obtaining the patients’ informed consent, Group A received treatment with 0.1% topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil solution, while Group B received treatment with 5% minoxidil solution. Results: Group A outperformed group B in terms of analysis of the quantity of terminal hairs, hair count, and extent of the bald area. Conclusions: When analyzing the number of terminal hairs, hair count, and size of the bald area, group A performed better than group B.