Androgenetic Alopecia in the Female

March 1994 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”

Richard L. DeVillez, James B. Jacobs, Cheryl A. Szpunar, Michael L. Warner

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TLDR 2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.

This document contains multiple summaries of studies and papers related to androgenetic alopecia in females. The majority of the studies found that 2% topical minoxidil solution is an effective and safe treatment for female androgenetic alopecia, with an increase in hair growth and minimal side effects. Other treatments, such as finasteride, were also found to be effective. The document provides useful information for dermatologists and patients dealing with this condition.

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research Topical Minoxidil: Review of Efficacy and Safety

15 citations , January 1989 in “PubMed”

Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for treating hair loss.

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8 citations , October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Current research explores hair growth drugs, while future research aims for personalized treatments.

research Etiology and Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia

9 citations , October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Hair loss is caused by genetics and hormones, diagnosed through examination and biopsy, and treated with medications or surgery.

research Topical Minoxidil for Male Pattern Baldness

11 citations , September 1988 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery”

Topical minoxidil can help some men regrow hair, but results vary and may decline after a year.

research Topical 2% Minoxidil Solution in Male Pattern Alopecia: The Initial European Experience

16 citations , July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

The 2% minoxidil solution is safe and effective for treating male pattern baldness.

research Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia Using Topical Minoxidil in The Netherlands

23 citations , July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Minoxidil is safe and effectively increases hair growth in early male pattern baldness.

research Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Hereditary Male Pattern Alopecia

14 citations , April 1987 in “PubMed”

Topical minoxidil can promote hair growth in men with hereditary hair loss, with no serious side effects.

research Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: Optimizing the Chance for Success by Appropriate Patient Selection

11 citations , January 1987 in “Dermatology”

Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.

Female Androgenic Alopecia: The 3 Alpha, 17 Beta-Androstanediol Glucuronide/Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Ratio as a Possible Marker for Female Pattern Baldness

research Female Androgenic Alopecia: The 3 Alpha, 17 Beta-Androstanediol Glucuronide/Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Ratio as a Possible Marker for Female Pattern Baldness

13 citations , September 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Women with more 3α,17β-androstanediol glucuronide compared to sex hormone binding globulin are more likely to have female pattern baldness.

research Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex

666 citations , September 1977 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.

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research Sisaipho Alopecia Areata Treated With Tofacitinib and Oral Minoxidil

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Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil may help treat Sisaipho alopecia areata.

research The Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review

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Minoxidil is effective in treating various types of hair loss and can improve quality of life, with combination therapies showing increased effectiveness.

research Multicenter Double Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of Minoxidil Gel in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

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2.2% minoxidil gel effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.

research Androgenetic Alopecia in the Female

82 citations , March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.

Use of Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia in Women

Androgenetic Alopecia in the Female

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research Topical Minoxidil: Review of Efficacy and Safety

research Androgenetic Alopecia And Hair Growth Promotion: Present And Future

research Etiology and Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia

research Topical Minoxidil for Male Pattern Baldness

research Topical 2% Minoxidil Solution in Male Pattern Alopecia: The Initial European Experience

research Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia Using Topical Minoxidil in The Netherlands

research Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Hereditary Male Pattern Alopecia

research Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: Optimizing the Chance for Success by Appropriate Patient Selection

research Female Androgenic Alopecia: The 3 Alpha, 17 Beta-Androstanediol Glucuronide/Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Ratio as a Possible Marker for Female Pattern Baldness

research Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex

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