Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Improves Hairline And Eyebrow Coverage In Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Prospective Study

    March 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Diego Henrique Morais Silva, Mercedes Cristina Mongelli Martin Paro, Gustavo Baptista de Almeida Faro, Aline Donati
    Studysummary This prospective study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil improved anterior hairline and eyebrow coverage in adult women with frontal fibrosing alopecia and was generally well-tolerated.
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