Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Among Adult Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Using 5% Topical Minoxidil

May 2021 in “ The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology ”

Renata Indelicato Zac, Adilson Ben da Costa

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Studysummary This study found that women with androgenetic alopecia using 5% minoxidil daily reported high satisfaction and improved quality of life, despite the continued impact of hair loss on daily habits and social life. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The study involved 31 adult women with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) who had been using 5% topical Minoxidil daily for at least six months. The results showed that 83.9% (n=26) of the participants were satisfied with the treatment and its convenience. Hair loss influenced the social life of 54.8% (n=17) of the respondents and the choice of haircut/hairstyle in 87.1% (n=27) of respondents. For 51.6% (n=16), hair loss was slightly increased, but it did not increase after beginning treatment. The study concluded that patient satisfaction and quality of life of women with AGA on 5% topical minoxidil are high, although hair loss influences daily habits and social life. The psychological profile of patients might be more important than clinical data in determining treatment satisfaction and quality of life. The study also emphasized the importance of managing patients' expectations to avoid treatment failure.

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