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    A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial of 5% Minoxidil Foam Once Daily Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution Twice Daily in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

    Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Kathrin Hillmann, Ekkehart Dietz … Natalie Garcia Bartels
    Studysummary This study found that a once-daily 5% minoxidil topical foam is as effective as a twice-daily 2% minoxidil topical solution for hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia, with fewer side effects and greater styling convenience.
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    2. The Clinical Evaluation of Hirsutism Dermatologic therapy · 2008
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    6. Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth British Journal of Dermatology · 2004
    7. A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2002
    8. Hair Density, Hair Diameter, and the Prevalence of Female Pattern Hair Loss British Journal of Dermatology · 2001
    9. The Midline Part: An Important Physical Clue to the Clinical Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1999
    10. Photographic Documentation of Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Clinics · 1996
    11. Androgenetic Alopecia in the Female: Treatment with 2% Topical Minoxidil Solution Archives of Dermatology · 1994
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