Serological Detection of Verticillium Dahliae in Cotton: A Comparison of Antigen Treatments
January 2005
in “
河北农业大学学报
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TLDR Minoxidil helped slow balding in most cases, but only a few saw significant hair growth.
Minoxidil, initially an oral antihypertensive, was developed into a 2% topical solution for treating androgenic alopecia due to its side effect of hypertrichosis. A study involving 30 cases assessed its efficacy through hair counts and subjective evaluations. The treatment was beneficial in 63% of cases, with most experiencing slowed balding and a minority seeing increased hair density. However, only 6.6% of patients achieved dramatic cosmetic improvement.