Minoxidil Topical Foam: A New Kid on the Block

January 2009 in “ International journal of trichology ”

Jaideep Gogtay, Madhumita Panda

minoxidil topical foam androgenetic alopecia minoxidil topical solution propylene glycol hair count placebo systemic absorption MTF MTS

Studysummary Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.

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Minoxidil topical foam (MTF) emerged as a new treatment for androgenetic alopecia, offering advantages over the traditional minoxidil topical solution (MTS). MTF, free of propylene glycol, reduced scalp irritation and improved patient compliance due to its ease of application and quick drying. A study involving 352 men showed a 13.4% increase in hair count with 5% MTF compared to 3.4% with placebo, with fewer adverse effects. Additionally, MTF demonstrated higher drug uptake and lower systemic absorption, making it a promising alternative for hair loss treatment.

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A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

research A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

142 citations , August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that a new 5% minoxidil foam formulation significantly increased hair counts and improved hair loss condition in men with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks compared to placebo.

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123 citations , February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

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research Treatment of Hair Loss

370 citations , September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

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