High-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Treating Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 2025 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    Óscar M. Moreno‐Arrones, A. Hermosa-Gelbard, David Saceda‐Corralo … Sérgio Vañó-Galván
    Studysummary In this retrospective study of patients with androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil at doses greater than 5 mg daily improved hair density by 10-30% in most cases, but 24.6% experienced adverse effects, prompting a need for further research on its safety and optimal dosage.
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