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Does Bicalutamide Help Hair Loss?

A new randomized clinical trial found no added benefit from combining bicalutamide with minoxidil in the treatment of female pattern hair loss, contrasting with findings from previous retrospective studies and noting that further research on antiandrogen therapy is needed.

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  1. Clinical trial investigated bicalutamide and minoxidil for FPHL.
  2. Combination did not demonstrate superiority over minoxidil alone after 24 weeks.
  3. Reduction in hair shedding observed with the combination.
  4. Further research into different antiandrogens and longer follow-up recommended.
  5. Study had a single-center design and a 24-week follow-up period.

Source: JAAD International

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