Safety of Topical Minoxidil Solution: A One-Year, Prospective, Observational Study

July 2003 in “ Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ”

Jerry Shapiro

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Studysummary This study found that topical minoxidil solution is a safe treatment for androgenetic alopecia, with no increase in cardiovascular events or adverse pregnancy outcomes observed.

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