March 2022 PMID 35107565

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients: A Network Meta-analysis.

Aditya K Gupta, Maanasa Venkataraman, Mesbah Talukder, Mary A Bamimore

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100
Peak: 7 in Feb 2022
across 6 sources since Feb 2022

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Overall, discussions demonstrate enthusiasm and appreciation for the research, with posts referencing treatment effectiveness rankings like '0.5 mg/d of oral dutasteride highest efficacy' and phrases such as 'contribute to the comparative effectiveness literature,' which indicate a keen interest in applying these findings. The tone conveys a blend of curiosity and validation of the study's significance in guiding alopecia treatment strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the study's findings as credible and useful for treatment decisions, indicating general agreement with the publication's conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, citing the relevance of the meta-analysis results and treatment rankings, with mentions of specific medications like dutasteride and minoxidil.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference the methodology and implications, such as comparing efficacy and discussing treatment options, reflecting moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the importance of the research for clinical choices, the overall perceived impact is moderate, influencing practices but not revolutionizing the field.

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JAMA Dermatology
@JAMADerm · X

Monotherapy with minoxidil, dutasteride and finasteride is used to manage androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The findings of this meta-analysis contribute to the comparative effectiveness literature for AGA therapies wrt the compared interventions. https://t.co/JoDPUkd24t

Feb 2, 2022 · 29 likes · 6 shares · 29,182 followers View post →
JAMA Dermatology
@JAMADerm · X

Monotherapy with minoxidil, dutasteride, and finasteride is used to manage androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The findings of this meta-analysis contribute to the comparative effectiveness literature for AGA therapies wrt the compared interventions. https://t.co/zxTN4muiFq

Apr 1, 2022 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 29,182 followers View post →
TOMO@北の薬屋®
@kitanokusuriya · X

・男性のAGA患者(平均年齢22.8〜41.8歳) ▶ミノキシジル、デュタステリド、フィナステリド(各種用量・投与経路) ▶24週・48週後の総毛髪数・終毛髪数の変化 → 最も効果が高いのはデュタステリド0.5mg/日 https://t.co/Y26lViZgfe

Jul 17, 2025 · 12 likes · 4,617 followers View post →
Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

Cool 2022 meta-analysis comparing the most common pharmacologic treatments for male pattern baldness. 0.5mg dutasteride comes out on top. https://t.co/4z084HXtGN

Apr 20, 2024 · 6 likes · 89,978 followers View post →
飴村ファーマ
@vt_pharma · X

効果についての論文はこちらです。 デュタステリド0.5mg、フィナステリド5mg、ミノキシジル(外用)の順に有効性が高い可能性があるとのことです。 https://t.co/YB7yUN2c61

Apr 3, 2023 · 4 likes · 9,398 followers View post →
Carlos De la Torre, MD. PhD.
@ctorrefraga · X

Results indicate 0.5 mg/d of oral dutasteride highest probability of being the most efficacious followed by 5 mg/d of oral finasteride, 5 mg/d of oral minoxidil, 1 mg/d of oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, 2% topical minoxidil, and 0.25 mg minoxidil https://t.co/cE9rSAptcp

Apr 14, 2022 · 4 likes · 573 followers View post →

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Aug 5, 2025 · 1 like · 88 followers View post →
TOMO@北の薬屋®
@kitanokusuriya · X

・男性のAGA患者(平均年齢22.8〜41.8歳) ▶ミノキシジル、デュタステリド、フィナステリド(各種用量・投与経路) ▶24週・48週後の総毛髪数・終毛髪数の変化 → 最も効果が高いのはデュタステリド0.5mg/日 https://t.co/Y26lViZgfe

Jul 17, 2025 · 12 likes · 4,617 followers View post →
Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

Cool 2022 meta-analysis comparing the most common pharmacologic treatments for male pattern baldness. 0.5mg dutasteride comes out on top. https://t.co/4z084HXtGN

Apr 20, 2024 · 6 likes · 89,978 followers View post →
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
@KBibbinsDomingo · X

Most Viewed from across the JAMA Network From @JAMADerm “Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients A Network Meta-analysis” @UofT https://t.co/4oNzbSC195 https://t.co/fmnku8Fe0v

Jun 10, 2023 · 13,402 followers View post →
Lt Col Ret MD David Perez-Meza FISHRS ABHRS
@drdaviperezmeza · X

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients: A Network Meta-analysis | Dermatology | JAMA Dermatology | JAMA Network https://t.co/fFpYT6srKT

May 17, 2023 · 861 followers View post →
飴村ファーマ
@vt_pharma · X

効果についての論文はこちらです。 デュタステリド0.5mg、フィナステリド5mg、ミノキシジル(外用)の順に有効性が高い可能性があるとのことです。 https://t.co/YB7yUN2c61

Apr 3, 2023 · 4 likes · 9,398 followers View post →
Perez-Meza Hair Institute
@PerezMezaHair · X

RT @drdaviperezmeza: Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients: A…

Mar 18, 2023 · 2 shares · 25 followers View post →
Dr. satyapal Vengareddy
@drvengareddy · X

RT @drdaviperezmeza: Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients: A…

Mar 16, 2023 · 2 shares · 45 followers View post →
Lt Col Ret MD David Perez-Meza FISHRS ABHRS
@drdaviperezmeza · X

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients: A Network Meta-analysis | Dermatology | JAMA Dermatology | JAMA Network https://t.co/fFpYT6srKT

Mar 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 861 followers View post →
Las cosas como son
@reydesuiza · X

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Feb 19, 2023 · 1,440 followers View post →
PicassoPica5151
@PicassoPica5151 · X

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients… https://t.co/J8WJxIghee 読んでみたら❣️

Nov 7, 2022 · 977 followers View post →
MediprobeResearch
@MediprobeR · X

HAIR LOSS TREATMENT RANKED: MINOXIDIL, FINASTERIDE, DUTASTERIDE

Aug 18, 2022 View post →
Carlos De la Torre, MD. PhD.
@ctorrefraga · X

Results indicate 0.5 mg/d of oral dutasteride highest probability of being the most efficacious followed by 5 mg/d of oral finasteride, 5 mg/d of oral minoxidil, 1 mg/d of oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, 2% topical minoxidil, and 0.25 mg minoxidil https://t.co/cE9rSAptcp

Apr 14, 2022 · 4 likes · 573 followers View post →
Puli Rajender Reddy
@rajender_puli · X

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment https://t.co/42jgRmppRh via @JAMADerm part of @JAMANetwork

Apr 12, 2022 · 1 followers View post →
JAMA Dermatology
@JAMADerm · X

Monotherapy with minoxidil, dutasteride, and finasteride is used to manage androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The findings of this meta-analysis contribute to the comparative effectiveness literature for AGA therapies wrt the compared interventions. https://t.co/zxTN4muiFq

Apr 1, 2022 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 29,182 followers View post →
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@Koz_Nish248 · X

ハゲ治療のネットワークメタ解析① (JAMA dermatology誌, 2022) 現時点で世界一信頼できるデータ 24週後の毛髪量ランキング デュタステリド0.5mg>フィナステリド5mg >ミノキシジル液5%>デュタステリド0.1mg >フィナステリド1mg>ミノキシジル2% >ミノキシジル5mg https://t.co/JRNXBlRUyt

Mar 27, 2022 · 2 likes · 357 followers View post →
JAMA Network
@JAMANetwork · X

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients: A Network Meta-analysis, from @JAMADerm, free online during #AAD2022. Includes editorial https://t.co/hGcoLinghn https://t.co/yQ2uww959N

Mar 26, 2022 · 1 like · 19,635 followers View post →
Lt Col Ret MD David Perez-Meza FISHRS ABHRS
@drdaviperezmeza · X

LDOM is a great option vs topical Minoxidil for scalp irritation/allergy cases, but in my opinion, is COMPLIANCE of the topical Minoxidil users: time for application, amount used, frequency, spray vs dropper, etc. https://t.co/fFpYT6srKT

Feb 19, 2022 · 1 like · 861 followers View post →
Isaura R. Penin
@irodriguezpenin · X

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment https://t.co/9MYmlWjm8Q a través de @JAMADerm part of @JAMANetwork

Feb 7, 2022 · 624 followers View post →
Frank Sotzik
@WordsByFrank · X

Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment https://t.co/mdqvG3C3f8 via @JAMADerm part of @JAMANetwork

Feb 4, 2022 · 4,305 followers View post →
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@akkiii0830 · X

https://t.co/EpZgPB0Omb Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients A Network Meta-analysis デュタステリド5mgと書いてあってビックリした https://t.co/YDfap7LEfm

Feb 3, 2022 · 1 like · 246 followers View post →
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@inplasy · X

INPLASY202150083 - Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-α Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients A Network Meta-analysis https://t.co/qJ3SHfu8yY

Feb 2, 2022 · 115 followers View post →
JAMA Dermatology
@JAMADerm · X

Monotherapy with minoxidil, dutasteride and finasteride is used to manage androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The findings of this meta-analysis contribute to the comparative effectiveness literature for AGA therapies wrt the compared interventions. https://t.co/JoDPUkd24t

Feb 2, 2022 · 29 likes · 6 shares · 29,182 followers View post →