Comparing Adherence, Side Effects, And Satisfaction In Oral And Topical Minoxidil: A Cross-Sectional Study
January 2025
in “
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
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Studysummary This study found that oral minoxidil is superior to topical minoxidil in terms of ease of use, adherence, and patient satisfaction, without increasing systemic side effects, although it did have a higher incidence of hypertrichosis.
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This study compared adherence, side effects, and satisfaction between oral and topical minoxidil in 50 patients with hair loss. Oral minoxidil users reported greater ease of treatment, better adherence, and higher satisfaction with hair volume and changes, despite a higher incidence of hypertrichosis (48.5% vs 6.25%). No significant increase in systemic side effects was observed with oral minoxidil. The findings suggest oral minoxidil is superior to topical in terms of ease of use and patient satisfaction, highlighting the importance of considering patient experience in treatment plans to improve adherence.
