Early Trichoscopic Changes of Minoxidil Therapy in Male Pattern Hair Loss: A Prospective Cohort Study

December 2025 in “ Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences ”

Neha Shukla, Chandra Shekhar Jaiswal, Jyoti Nagwanshi, Dileep Dandotiya, Ranjana Sharma

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Studysummary In this study, trichoscopy was found to enhance the early assessment of minoxidil therapy in males with pattern hair loss, leading to improved satisfaction and treatment compliance by revealing positive changes visible within one month.

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