Minoxidil Use in Androgenic Alopecia

    August 2017
    Patrick M. Zito, Nady Hin
    Studysummary This article reviews the mechanism, usage, and alternatives of the medication minoxidil in dermatology and reports no new clinical outcomes.
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    2. Effectivity of Minoxidil as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2013
    3. Contact Dermatitis Caused By Topical Minoxidil: Case Reports And Review Of The Literature Dermatitis · 1991
    4. Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetica Drugs · 1987
    5. Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1985
    6. Alopecia Areata Treated With Topical Minoxidil Archives of Dermatology · 1984