Open Multicenter Clinical Study of 5% Minoxidil Topical Solution in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (Phase 4 Clinical Trial) (Joint Study by the Korean Society for Hair Research)

    March 2009 in “ 대한피부과학회지 ”
    박화영, 이원수, 박장규, 김도원, 안석용, 정예진, 노병인, 심우영, 박성욱, 최광성, 김형옥
    TLDR Topical 5% minoxidil is safe and effective for treating hair loss in Korean men.
    This 2009 study assessed the efficacy and safety of topical 5% minoxidil solution for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in Korean men. Conducted over 24 weeks at 14 university dermatologic centers in South Korea, the study involved 175 men aged 20-62 years. Participants applied the solution twice daily. Results showed a statistically significant increase in total hair counts and mean hair diameter (p<.0001) at week 24 compared to baseline. Both investigator and patient assessments indicated improvement in scalp coverage and treatment benefits. The solution was well tolerated, leading to the conclusion that topical 5% minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for Korean men with AGA.
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