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    Low-Dose Daily Aspirin Reduces Topical Minoxidil Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients

    September 2018 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Amir Goren, Archana Sharma, Rachita Dhurat … J. Philip McCoy
    Studysummary This study found that 14 days of low-dose aspirin reduced the predicted response to topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia patients from 50% to 27%, suggesting aspirin may inhibit minoxidil efficacy.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Novel Enzymatic Assay Predicts Minoxidil Response in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2013
    2. A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2007
    3. Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1990