A Case of Short Anagen Syndrome: Successfully Controlled with Topical Minoxidil and Systemic Cyclosporine, a Combination Therapy

January 2011 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

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Studysummary The combination of minoxidil and cyclosporine improved hair growth in short anagen syndrome. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The document described a case of short anagen syndrome that was successfully managed using a combination therapy of topical minoxidil and systemic cyclosporine. The treatment led to significant improvement in hair growth, demonstrating the potential effectiveness of this therapeutic approach for individuals with this condition.

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