Clinical Utility and Validity of Minoxidil Response Testing in Androgenetic Alopecia

    August 2014 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Andy Goren, Jerry Shapiro, Janet L. Roberts, John D. McCoy, Nisha Desai, Z Zarrab, Aldona Pietrzak, Torello Lotti
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    TLDR Minoxidil response testing helps treat hair loss effectively and safely.
    The study confirms the clinical validity of minoxidil response testing in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and demonstrates its clinical utility in guiding AGA treatment. The test could protect consumers from the potential side effects, emotional stress, and expense associated with the use of an ineffective drug. Minoxidil response testing could also direct patients to seek medical consultation earlier and ultimately improve outcomes for AGA patients.
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