Is Oral Minoxidil an Effective Treatment for Female Androgenic Alopecia?
August 2025
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Evidence-Based Practice
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research Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Versus Topical Solution in the Improvement of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
research A Randomized Clinical Trial on Therapeutic Effects of 0.25 mg Oral Minoxidil Tablets on Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Oral minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss and is a good alternative to topical minoxidil.
research Minoxidil 1 mg Oral Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution for the Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
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research Continued Year-On-Year Improvement in Hair Density With Systemic Minoxidil in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Case Series
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research Treating Resistant Cases of Alopecia Universalis
Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with prostaglandin-F eye drops can significantly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
research Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
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research Effectivity of Minoxidil as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil can effectively treat patchy hair loss by stimulating hair growth.
research Effect of Minoxidil on Hair Growth in Androgenic Alopecia in Women
Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss in women with androgenic alopecia.