Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia: A Single-Arm Rate Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

    June 2025 in “ Frontiers in Pharmacology ”
    Chang Liu, Xiaojie Liu, Ting Shi … Bowen Wang
    Studysummary This systematic review and meta-analysis found that oral minoxidil improved hair loss symptoms in many patients, with significant improvement in 35%, but 27% experienced adverse events, highlighting the need for further research to confirm its safety and efficacy.
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