This Month in JAAD Case Reports: August 2022

August 2022 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Brett Sloan

low-dose oral minoxidil LDOM alopecia androgenetic alopecia alopecia areata traction alopecia minoxidil

TLDR Low-dose oral minoxidil often improves hair loss, and early treatment of traction alopecia is effective but harder if delayed.

Low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) is increasingly being used as a treatment for alopecia, with a systematic review showing objective clinical improvement in 61% to 100% of patients with androgenetic alopecia and in 18% to 82.4% of patients with alopecia areata. Traction alopecia can usually be managed successfully if diagnosed early and traction is discontinued, but treatment can be challenging if diagnosis and treatment are delayed.

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research Treatment of Traction Alopecia with Oral Minoxidil

1 citations , April 2022 in “JAAD case reports”

Oral minoxidil helped significantly regrow hair in a patient with traction alopecia.

research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Individual Patient Data

14 citations , September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.

research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil as Treatment for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review

19 citations , June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.

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research Potential Herbal Medicine for Alopecia Areata Treatment: A Systematic Review

December 2022 in “International journal of research publications”

research Efficacy of Systemic Minoxidil and Tofacitinib Combination in Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Universalis

1 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Using minoxidil and tofacitinib together can effectively treat severe hair loss.

research What’s New in Hair Loss

5 citations , April 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

New treatments for hair loss show promise, but require more research on long-term effects and proper dosing.

research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review

32 citations , April 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.

research The Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review

1 citations , February 2019 in “PubMed”

Minoxidil is effective in treating various types of hair loss and can improve quality of life, with combination therapies showing increased effectiveness.

research Alopecia Areata: Evidence-Based Treatments

71 citations , March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery”

Alopecia areata can cause unpredictable hair loss, and treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil may help but have varying side effects.

research Alopecia Areata Treated With Topical Minoxidil

78 citations , April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.

research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

80 citations , October 1983 in “BMJ”

Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.