Evidence-Based Treatment of Alopecia Areata

October 2001 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Ernst Epstein

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research Extensive Alopecia Areata: Results of Treatment with 3% Topical Minoxidil

36 citations , March 1989 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine”

3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata.

research 3 percent topical minoxidil compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic severe alopecia areata.

26 citations , June 1988 in “PubMed”

research Topical Minoxidil (3%) in Extensive Alopecia Areata, Including Long-Term Efficacy

54 citations , March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.

research A trial of 1% minoxidil used topically for severe alopecia areata

37 citations , March 1986 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth in severe alopecia areata.

research A trial of 1% minoxidil used topically for severe alopecia areata.

27 citations , January 1986 in “PubMed”

1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth for severe alopecia areata.

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research Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

1 citations , March 2017 in “PubMed”

Topical minoxidil did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata patients after 3 months.

research Effectivity of Minoxidil as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata

July 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Minoxidil can effectively treat patchy hair loss by stimulating hair growth.