Role of Low Dose Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hair Loss: A Review

    August 2021 in “ Cosmoderma ”
    Sajin Alexander, Venkataram Mysore, Ashwini L. Hirevenkangoudar
    Studysummary This study reviewed literature on low-dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for hair loss, finding good compliance and tolerability, with mild adverse effects like hypertrichosis, which increase with higher doses.
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