Congenital Triangular Alopecia: A Case of Effective Response with 5% Topical Minoxidil in a Male Adolescent

    May 2024 in “ Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology ”
    Frizam Dwindamuldan Sutisna, Srie Prihianti Gondokaryono, Reiva Farah Dwiyana … Rafithia Anandita
    Studysummary This case report describes an adolescent boy with congenital triangular alopecia who showed significant hair regrowth after eight months of treatment with 5% topical minoxidil, achieving full coverage of the affected area without adverse effects.
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