Cosmetic Outcomes and Safety of Hair Transplantation and Topical Minoxidil for Temporal Triangular Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    August 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Abdulaziz Alroujayee
    Studysummary This systematic review reported that both hair transplantation and topical minoxidil were associated with cosmetic improvement in patients with temporal triangular alopecia, but noted that the evidence is based on low-level studies and highlighted the need for higher-quality research, especially in pediatric populations.
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