Long-Term Effectiveness and Safety of Dutasteride versus Finasteride in Patients with Male Androgenic Alopecia in South Korea: A Multicentre Chart Review Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dutasteride improves hair growth compared with finasteride in male androgenic alopecia (AGA) and is well tolerated. However, real-world evidence for long-term dutasteride use in AGA is lacking.

Objective

To describe baseline characteristics, treatment patterns and long-term safety and effectiveness of dutasteride versus finasteride.

Methods

This was a multicentre, retrospective medical chart review study conducted in South Korea. The index date was the first prescription of dutasteride or finasteride. Baseline characteristics were assessed 6 months prior to index. Safety and effectiveness (improvements in basic and specific [BASP] classification) data were collected from index throughout the observation period.

Results

Overall, 600 male adult patient

SUBMITTER: Choi GS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9561294 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature