Topical Minoxidil Adherence in Patients With Alopecia
February 2023
in “
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
”
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Studysummary In this study, non-adherence to topical minoxidil among alopecia patients was strongly associated with discontinuing use before three months, often due to perceived lack of improvement.
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This study aimed to understand the factors associated with adherence to topical minoxidil in patients with alopecia. The researchers surveyed 99 patients at a dermatology clinic and found that adherent patients had been using minoxidil for a median of 24 months, while non-adherent patients used it for a median of 3.5 months before discontinuing. A larger portion of non-adherent patients used minoxidil for fewer than 3 months compared to adherent patients. The most common reason for discontinuation among non-adherent patients was lack of improvement. The study suggests that patient education and intervention before the 3-month mark may help improve adherence to topical minoxidil.
