Is Minoxidil (Rogaine) Clinically Effective?
April 1989
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
New to Minoxidil? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This article discusses a planned advertising campaign for topical minoxidil as a treatment for male pattern baldness and reports that it was significantly superior to placebo in clinical trials. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The document discussed the effectiveness of topical minoxidil (Rogaine) for treating male pattern baldness, as presented in a multicentered double-blind placebo-controlled study. The study showed that after 4 months, minoxidil was significantly superior to a placebo in terms of hair counts, and investigators noted a highly significant difference in hair growth. The document highlighted the importance of understanding these results, especially in light of an upcoming advertising campaign aimed at informing the public about this treatment option.
