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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25007363
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Currently, topical minoxidil and finasteride are the only treatments that have been FDA approved for the treatment of femalepattern hair loss and androgenetic alopecia. Given the incomplete efficacy and sife effect profile of these medications, some patients utilize alternative treatments to help improve this condition. In this review, we illustrate the scientific evidence underlying the efficacy of these alternative approaches, including biotin, caffeine, melatonin, a marine extract, and zinc.<BR /><BR /> <EM>J Drugs Dermatol.</EM> 2014;13(7):809-812.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Currently, topical minoxidil and finasteride are the only treatments that have been FDA approved for the treatment of femalepattern hair loss and androgenetic alopecia. Given the incomplete efficacy and sife effect profile of these medications, some patients utilize alternative treatments to help improve this condition. In this review, we illustrate the scientific evidence underlying the efficacy of these alternative approaches, including biotin, caffeine, melatonin, a marine extract, and zinc.<BR /><BR /> <EM>J Drugs Dermatol.</EM> 2014;13(7):809-812.[/FONT]