Oral Minoxidil Versus Topical Minoxidil for Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 2024 in “ JAMA dermatology ”
    Mariana Álvares Penha, Hélio Amante Miot, Michał Kasprzak, Paulo Müller Ramos
    Studysummary In this randomized clinical trial, oral minoxidil was not superior to topical minoxidil in increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, though photographic analysis suggested oral minoxidil may work better on the vertex area of the scalp.
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