Comparison of a New 5% Minoxidil Foam and Rogaine in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Chinese Men: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III, Equivalence Trial

    January 2023 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Cheng Zhou, Weixin Fan, Jianfeng Zou … Jianzhong Zhang
    Studysummary In this study, the researchers found that the topical generic 5% new minoxidil foam is as effective and safe as the 5% Rogaine® foam in increasing hair density and diameter in men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks.
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