TLDR Minoxidil is cost-effective for regrowing hair on the scalp's top but not the front, requiring ongoing use.
The document reviewed the cost-effectiveness and efficacy of topical Minoxidil (Rogaine) in treating baldness. It highlighted that Minoxidil was effective in promoting hair regrowth on the vertex of the scalp but not on the frontal hairline. Hair regrowth required 2-4 months of twice-daily application, and continuous use was necessary to maintain results, as discontinuation led to hair loss within 3-4 months. The study aimed to address questions about the effectiveness of Minoxidil across different age groups and types of baldness, including female baldness, and whether it was free from significant adverse effects. The document also explored the broader causes of baldness and the potential for permanent remedies.
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April 1999 in “PubMed” Two drugs, Minoxidil and Finasteride, can modestly maintain or regrow hair on the scalp's vertex with minimal side effects.
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October 2022 in “PubMed” Patients generally have positive attitudes towards using topical Minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
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January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” 1 citations,
September 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” Topical Minoxidil 5% is as effective as the combination treatment for hair loss.
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using 5% topical minoxidil improved and normalized the hair growth in a girl with short anagen hair naevus.
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November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
