June 2020 PMID 32166351

The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Li Chen, Jiaping Zhang, Liang Wang, Hongxia Wang, Bing Chen

Mentions

12
Peak: 2 in Mar 2024
across 3 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

104,237
potential audience

Total likes

1,993

Video views

92,793

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • News3 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The consensus in the discussions indicates a general acknowledgment that the combined therapy offers better hair growth results, with mentions of studies and meta-analyses supporting this view. For example, one comment refers to this as 'more effective and safe,' conveying a positive tone, while others dismiss concerns about side effects or question the significance of findings, reflecting mixed levels of engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect agreement or acceptance of the research findings, emphasizing the potential benefits of combined treatment.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, with some expressing curiosity or summarizing the research, but others dismissive or superficial.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts engage with the methodology or implications, while others are brief or dismissive, indicating moderate involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article could influence perceptions about treatment efficacy, but there's skepticism as well.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review analyzed existing research to evaluate whether combining finasteride and topical minoxidil is more effective and safe than using either medication alone to treat androgenetic alopecia (hair loss).
  • Results from five randomized controlled trials showed that the combined therapy leads to significantly better hair improvement scores and more patients having marked improvements, with no increase in adverse effects compared to monotherapy.
  • The study concludes that combined finasteride and minoxidil treatments offer greater efficacy while maintaining safety, but further research is needed to determine the optimal concentration for this combined approach.]

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M25
@M251005_ · X

@hichembkhh Qu'est ce tu raconte sale bouffon, tu joue sur la détresse des gens pour vendre des produits de merdes alors que toutes les études scientifique montre que c'est la solution la plus efficaces et sans danger https://t.co/lV4ZLJucEN https://t.co/VWHgLKmeKx

Aug 2, 2025 · 9 likes · 55 followers View post →
生野 公貴(Koki Ikuno)
@kokiikuno · X

@Merleau_Pokotin 専門外来をオススメいたします。 https://t.co/OlJiedq8UI

Nov 10, 2021 · 2 likes · 7,670 followers View post →
Kevin McElwee
@ResearchHair · X

Another literature review. This article concludes that a combination of #finasteride and topical #minoxidil for #hairloss #patternbaldness produces better #hairgrowth results than using minoxidil or finasteride alone. https://t.co/Qdgo47bZlz

Apr 15, 2020 · 1 like · 883 followers View post →
Dan Groshev
@dangroshev · X

@DataIsTruth_ Nope https://t.co/vXwg3QR0yh

Mar 22, 2024 · 1,418 followers View post →
Dan Groshev
@dangroshev · X

@sustaipal @swiftjon2 @TakForDetElon @cremieuxrecueil @DeusEXE1 Here's a meta-analysis of multiple placebo-controlled studies: https://t.co/vXwg3QR0yh no difference between minoxidil and minoxidil+finasteride adverse side effects Compare and contrast with your link, which basically just asked some dudes how they feel

Mar 22, 2024 · 1,418 followers View post →
FlyingTiger6699
@tiger7788999 · X

The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Revi… (johnsonfoam)https://t.co/H1S7TpPLms https://t.co/85QZvUedFr

Mar 12, 2025 · 1 followers View post →

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M25
@M251005_ · X

@hichembkhh Qu'est ce tu raconte sale bouffon, tu joue sur la détresse des gens pour vendre des produits de merdes alors que toutes les études scientifique montre que c'est la solution la plus efficaces et sans danger https://t.co/lV4ZLJucEN https://t.co/VWHgLKmeKx

Aug 2, 2025 · 9 likes · 55 followers View post →
FlyingTiger6699
@tiger7788999 · X

The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Revi… (johnsonfoam)https://t.co/H1S7TpPLms https://t.co/85QZvUedFr

Mar 12, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Dan Groshev
@dangroshev · X

@DataIsTruth_ Nope https://t.co/vXwg3QR0yh

Mar 22, 2024 · 1,418 followers View post →
Dan Groshev
@dangroshev · X

@sustaipal @swiftjon2 @TakForDetElon @cremieuxrecueil @DeusEXE1 Here's a meta-analysis of multiple placebo-controlled studies: https://t.co/vXwg3QR0yh no difference between minoxidil and minoxidil+finasteride adverse side effects Compare and contrast with your link, which basically just asked some dudes how they feel

Mar 22, 2024 · 1,418 followers View post →
生野 公貴(Koki Ikuno)
@kokiikuno · X

@Merleau_Pokotin 専門外来をオススメいたします。 https://t.co/OlJiedq8UI

Nov 10, 2021 · 2 likes · 7,670 followers View post →
Kevin McElwee
@ResearchHair · X

Another literature review. This article concludes that a combination of #finasteride and topical #minoxidil for #hairloss #patternbaldness produces better #hairgrowth results than using minoxidil or finasteride alone. https://t.co/Qdgo47bZlz

Apr 15, 2020 · 1 like · 883 followers View post →