Evidence-Based Treatment of Alopecia Areata
October 2001
in “
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Research cited in this study
5 / 5 resultsresearch Extensive Alopecia Areata: Results of Treatment with 3% Topical Minoxidil
3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata.
research 3 percent topical minoxidil compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic severe alopecia areata.
research Topical Minoxidil (3%) in Extensive Alopecia Areata, Including Long-Term Efficacy
3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
research A trial of 1% minoxidil used topically for severe alopecia areata
1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
research A trial of 1% minoxidil used topically for severe alopecia areata.
1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth for severe alopecia areata.
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2 / 2 resultsresearch Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
A study conducted on 10 patients with alopecia areata, including 4 with alopecia universalis, 4 with alopecia totalis, and 2 with extensive alopecia areata, investigated the effects of a 1% minoxidil solution applied topically. The results indicated that significant hair growth did not occur after 3 months of treatment.
research Effectivity of Minoxidil as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil can effectively treat patchy hair loss by stimulating hair growth.