An Open Label, Multi-Center Clinical Trial of Topical 5% Minoxidil Solution for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia (A Phase IV Study)

March 2009 in “ Journal of Clinical Dermatology ”

Hwa Chun Park, Won Young Lee, Jang-Kyu Park, Won Ho Kim, Seok Hwan Ahn, Ye-Jin Jung, Byung In Ro, Woo-Young Sim, Sung Sup Park, Gwang Seong Choi, Hyung Sik Kim, Chang Hun Huh, Tae Ki Yoon, Moon-Bum Kim, Ki-Hyun Kim, Haejun Song, Sook Jung Yun

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TLDR Topical 5% minoxidil is safe and effective for treating hair loss in Korean men.

The study assessed the efficacy and safety of topical 5% minoxidil solution in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in Korean men. Conducted over 24 weeks at 14 dermatologic centers in South Korea, 175 men aged 20-62 applied the solution twice daily. Results showed a statistically significant increase in total hair count and mean hair diameter, with improvements noted in both investigator and patient assessments. The treatment was well tolerated, leading to the conclusion that topical 5% minoxidil is a safe and effective option for Korean men with AGA.

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