A Pilot Study of Efficacy and Safety Comparing 5% Minoxidil Emulsion and Standard Topical 5% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2025 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Apichaya Ketyungyoenwong, Kanchalit Thanomkitti, Rattapon Thuangtong, Supenya Varothai, Daranporn Triwongwaranat, Chatchawan Srisawat, Primana Punnakitikashem, Noldtawat Viriyaskultorn, Suthasanee Prasertsook

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