Association of Polymorphisms in the Androgen Receptor Gene and Finasteride Response in Women With Androgenetic Alopecia
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Previous studies of finasteride treatment in women with hair loss have failed to show
positive results, yet, some women have responded anecdotally. Given that polymorphisms of the
androgen receptor gene which confer androgen sensitivity impact male response to finasteride
therapy, it was hypothesized that the same polymorphism in women may identify the group that
will respond. This study is designed to test the impact of finasteride therapy on hair loss
in postmenopausal women.