Minoxidil to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: What Is It and How Does It Work?

    January 2014 in “ American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ”
    Theanmulllai Palanisamy
    Studysummary This article discusses the mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia and explores possible explanations for minoxidil's effect on hair growth but reports no new results.
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