Investigational medications in the treatment of alopecia.

Investigational medications in the treatment of alopecia.

Poulos Georgann A; Mirmirani Paradi

Expert opinion on investigational drugs

2005

2005-02

Androgenetic alopecia (hereditary thinning) is the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women. Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is another distressing cause of hair loss. With a better understanding of follicular biology and the signals responsible for hair growth and regression, targeted therapies for hair loss are being investigated. This review summarises investigational medications for androgenetic and chemotherapy-induced alopecia that are in preclinical stages or later.

Humans; Animals; Alopecia/chemically induced/*drug therapy/genetics; Androgen Antagonists/therapeutic use; Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects/therapeutic use; Clinical Trials as Topic/methods; Drugs; Investigational/*therapeutic use

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