Lasers in Onychomycosis

    May 2015 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
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    TLDR Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
    The document reports on the efficacy and safety of oral minoxidil 5 mg daily for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) over a 24-week period. The study involved 30 men with a mean age of 38 years and a mean duration of baldness of 12.9 years. Results showed a 100% improvement in the vertex area of the scalp, with 43% of patients experiencing remarkable improvement. Oral minoxidil significantly increased total hair count and hair diameter, with hypertrichosis and pedal edema being the most common side effects. Three subjects experienced EKG alterations. The study suggests that oral minoxidil is effective and relatively safe for treating AGA, but larger, longer-term studies are recommended.
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