Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil And Topical Minoxidil: Consensus Recommendations For Managing Male And Female Pattern Hair Loss In Hair Transplant Patients Using A Modified Delphi Process

March 2026 in “ Figshare ”

Aditya K. Gupta, Mesbah Talukder, Greg Williams, Haitham Abdelhamid, Yagiz Matthew Akiska, David M. Alpeter, Scott A. Boden, Randa Erfan, Bessam Farjo, Nilofer Farjo, Steven Gabel, James A. Harris, Karl Hekimian, Sharon A. Keene, Jennifer Krejci-Manwaring, Robert T. Leonard, Luis A. Nader, Damkerng Pathomvanich, David Perez-Meza, Nicole E. Rogers, Paul T. Rose, Marie A. Schambach, Ronald L. Shapiro, Mayank Singh, Dow B. Stough, Robert H. True, Sara M. Wasserbauer, Ryan J. Welter

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Studysummary This study developed consensus guidelines for the use of low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in male and female pattern hair loss, recommending specific doses, monitoring procedures, and timing of application around hair transplant surgeries.

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