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October 2022 in “PubMed” This abstract describes androgenetic alopecia, a common dermatological condition, and does not provide new clinical findings.
September 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review reports that oral minoxidil has shown promising results in treating various types of alopecia, including androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, at low doses with minimal side effects, offering an alternative to topical treatments.
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This article discusses the patterns and variants of alopecia areata, including the rare sisaipho, but reports no new research findings.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study presents a case of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis that successfully responded to a combination of tofacitinib and oral minoxidil, highlighting a potential therapeutic approach for challenging cases of alopecia areata.
April 2019 in “Zagazig university medical journal”
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February 2019 in “PubMed” This source reports that topical minoxidil effectively treats hair loss in androgenetic alopecia, varying efficacy by ethnic groups, and when combined with other therapies, shows increased effectiveness for conditions like alopecia areata and congenital hair disorders.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the use of topical minoxidil for various types of alopecia and reports mixed evidence on its efficacy, with stronger support noted for conditions like eyebrow hypotrichosis and chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report details two women with female pattern hair loss who experienced severe scalp allergic contact dermatitis from minoxidil, one due to the active ingredient and the other due to the vehicle.
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March 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses evidence for alopecia areata treatments, highlighting their ability to stimulate hair growth but noting limited data on long-term efficacy and impact on quality of life.