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, Raden Mohamad Rendy Ariezal Effendi, Nisrina Tache, Rafithia Anandita
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    TLDR 5% topical minoxidil effectively treated a boy's congenital triangular alopecia without side effects.
    This case study reports on an adolescent boy with congenital triangular alopecia (CTA) who was treated with 5% topical minoxidil solution. The treatment led to the appearance of terminal hairs after two months, and after eight months, the affected area was fully covered with dense terminal hairs. The patient experienced no adverse reactions or side effects, suggesting that 5% topical minoxidil may be an effective treatment option for CTA.
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