Evidence-Based Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    October 2001 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Ernst Epstein
    Studysummary Topical 5% minoxidil lacks strong evidence for treating alopecia areata.
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    Research cited in this study 5

    1. Extensive Alopecia Areata: Results of Treatment with 3% Topical Minoxidil Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine · 1989
    2. 3 Percent Topical Minoxidil Compared With Placebo for the Treatment of Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata PubMed · 1988
    3. Topical Minoxidil (3%) in Extensive Alopecia Areata, Including Long-Term Efficacy Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    4. A Trial of 1% Minoxidil Used Topically for Severe Alopecia Areata Acta Dermato Venereologica · 1986
    5. A Trial of 1% Minoxidil Used Topically for Severe Alopecia Areata PubMed · 1986

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