Low Dose Oral Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia

July 2026 in “ Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan ”

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Studysummary In this randomized controlled trial, researchers found that a 2.5 mg daily dose of oral minoxidil was more effective than a 1 mg dose in improving hair growth parameters in patients with androgenetic alopecia over three months, with both doses being well tolerated.

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