title: Pharmacologic management of pattern hair loss.
abstract: Pharmacologic management of pattern hair loss is an active area of research, and clinicians should be aware of new data and treatment modalities. Under-standing the proper role of pharmacology as it relates to surgical hair restoration and nonmedical options is crucial to provide patients with the best clinical,aesthetic, and psychological benefits.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology and Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. universityhrc@aol.com
authors.forename: Robert S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Haber
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000505:Alopecia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D018120:Finasteride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008914:Minoxidil / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D018120:Finasteride; D008914:Minoxidil; D007654:Ketoconazole