TLDR Oral minoxidil can improve hair thickness and a comprehensive treatment approach leads to better alopecia outcomes.
In the referenced study, Sergio Vano-Galvan et al. reported that oral minoxidil improves background hair thickness in patients with lichen planopilaris. The study highlights the importance of addressing all causes of alopecia for effective management, as many patients may have more than one type of hair loss condition. It is noted that pattern alopecia affects nearly 50% of adults of European descent and that treating both scarring and pattern alopecia can lead to better outcomes. The document also mentions that topical minoxidil has been used for years to treat pattern alopecia, and recent studies support the effectiveness and tolerability of low dose oral minoxidil for various types of alopecia, including alopecia areata and scarring alopecia. The author, Dirk M. Elston, MD, suggests that a comprehensive treatment approach, including addressing reversible causes such as diet and thyroid disease, can improve treatment outcomes for alopecia patients. The document emphasizes the need for dermatologists to apply their diagnostic skills to hair disorders and to not shy away from treating alopecia more effectively.
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15 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
59 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
19 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss from conditions like LPP and FFA can potentially be reversed with the right treatment.
126 citations
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Baldness is more common in Chinese men than women, increasing with age, and is influenced by genetics.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair loss common in Australia; men affected earlier, more often than Asians; women less concerned.
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June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can improve hair thickness and a comprehensive treatment approach leads to better alopecia outcomes.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using minoxidil and tofacitinib together can effectively treat severe hair loss.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for hair loss show promise, but require more research on long-term effects and proper dosing.
1 citations
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February 2019 in “PubMed” Minoxidil is effective in treating various types of hair loss and can improve quality of life, with combination therapies showing increased effectiveness.
71 citations
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March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.
78 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
80 citations
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October 1983 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.