3 Percent Topical Minoxidil Compared With Placebo for the Treatment of Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata

    June 1988 in “ PubMed
    Anthony F. Fransway, S A Muller
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    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Studysummary This study found that 3 percent topical minoxidil solution was ineffective in treating severe chronic alopecia areata, as it did not produce cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth.
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