Potential Mechanisms of Minoxidil-Induced Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata

    March 1987 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Virginia C. Fiedler‐Weiss
    Studysummary This study suggests that topical minoxidil may aid hair regrowth in alopecia areata through synergistic effects on follicular epithelium and lymphocyte-mediated immunological responses, alongside its vasodilatory properties.
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    1. Topical Minoxidil Dose-Response Effect in Alopecia Areata Archives of Dermatology · 1986
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    3. Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1984
    4. Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata BMJ · 1983
    5. Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1981

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