Is topical finasteride as effective as the tablet?Updated 3 days ago
Finasteride is available in oral tablet or topical solution form, they both work. It is a medication which should only be used by men over 18 who are suffering with androgenic alopecia. The advantage of topical finasteride is that its directly applied to the scalp where it’s needed so a lower dose of finasteride is needed therefore significantly lower risks of side effects.
The advantage of topical Finasteride is that it's directly applied to the scalp where it's needed most, so a lower dose of Finasteride is required, significantly lowering the risks of systemic side effects which have been reported with oral tablets (1).
These side effects have been documented to range from reduced libido, impaired sperm count, erectile dysfunction, risk of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts (1).
At Dense we have made treating hairloss easy by developing a topical minoxidil spray fortified with finasteride providing you with all the hair growth power in a single convenient application.
(1) Efficacy and safety of topical finasteride spray solution for male androgenetic alopecia: a phase III, randomized, controlled clinical trial
(2) A randomized, double-blind controlled study of the efficacy and safety of topical solution of 0.25% finasteride admixed with 3% minoxidil vs. 3% minoxidil solution in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia