Minoxidil Promotes Hair Growth in a Mouse Model of Telogen Effluvium Induced by Lipopolysaccharide

    November 2025 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Yuji Tani, Shiro Makihara, Akihisa Morito, Manabu Ohyama
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that a mouse model of telogen effluvium induced by lipopolysaccharide was effective for evaluating the therapeutic effects of topical minoxidil, which accelerated hair regrowth in treated mice.
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