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Efficacy and Safety of Topical Finasteride 0.5% Solution Once Daily versus Twice Daily in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF TOPICAL FINASTERIDE 0.5% SOLUTION ONCE DAILY VERSUS TWICE DAILY IN THE TREATMENT OF MALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20240816002
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-08-16
Start date
2024-09-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Male androgenetic alopecia aged 18-60 years Male androgenetic alopecia, topical finasteride, videodermoscope

Interventions

Topical finasteride 0.5% solution once daily ,Topical finasteride 0.5% solution twice daily
Experimental Drug,Experimental Drug
Topical finasteride 0.5% solution once daily,Topical finasteride 0.5% solution twice daily

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male androgenetic alopecia aged 18-60 years Norwood-Hamilton classification type III vertex to V

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of male sexual problems 2. Underlying diseases of hepatitis, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease 3. History of depression, or suicidal idea 4. On the treatment of androgenetic alopecia within 6 months 4. Drug allergy to finasteride

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Total Hair density 24 weeks hairs/cm2

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Terminal Hair Density 24 weeks hairs/cm2,Non-terminal Hair Density 24 weeks hairs/cm2,Hair Diameter 24 weeks micrometer,Global Photography Assessment by 2 Independent Dermatologists 24 weeks 7-point scales ,Patient Satisfaction 24 weeks Visual Analogue Scales

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSaranya Khunkhet

Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University

Tucksaranya@gmail.com0635691665

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026