Is Topical Minoxidil Solution Effective on Androgenetic Alopecia in Routine Daily Practice?

    January 2007 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    Mohammad Ali Mapar, Mohammad Omidian
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that the insignificant cosmetic effect of 5% topical minoxidil solution led to treatment discontinuation among nearly all patients with androgenetic hair loss.
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