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February 2019 in “PubMed” This source reports that topical minoxidil effectively treats hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, varying efficacy by ethnic groups, and when combined with other therapies, shows increased effectiveness for conditions like alopecia areata and congenital hair disorders.
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March 2017 in “PubMed” In this study, 1% minoxidil solution applied topically did not lead to significant hair growth in patients with alopecia areata after three months of treatment.
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January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” 
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February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
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January 1986 in “PubMed” This study found no significant difference in hair growth between patients with extensive alopecia areata treated with 1% minoxidil and those given a placebo.
April 1985 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that 1% topical minoxidil significantly promoted hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, though it was less effective or ineffective in more severe forms like alopecia totalis and universalis.
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that 1% minoxidil topical solution led to terminal hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia areata, though it was only cosmetically acceptable in less than half of those cases.
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October 1983 in “BMJ” This study found that 1% topical minoxidil induced significant hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, though it was less effective for those with extensive hair loss such as alopecia totalis and universalis.
