Minoxidil for Patchy Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    March 2019 in “ Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    P.C.B. Freire, Raúl Riera, Ana Luiza Cabrera Martimbianco … Álvaro Nagib Atallah
    Studysummary In this study, 5% minoxidil significantly improved outcomes for children and adults with patchy alopecia areata compared to placebo, with moderate quality evidence and no severe adverse events reported, though more research is needed to address remaining uncertainties.
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