A Pilot Study of the Efficacy in Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Using 5% Minoxidil Solution Combined with Oral Chelated Zinc Supplement

January 2014 in “ Hair therapy & transplantation ”

Rattapon Thuangtong, Saroj Suvanasuthi, Nicha Keoprasom, Araya Manapajon, Pitchaya Maneeprasopchoke

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TLDR Using 5% Minoxidil solution with oral chelated zinc supplement can effectively treat female pattern hair loss.

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