Trichoscopic Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Topical Stemoxydine for Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Prospective Pre-Post Single-Arm Exploratory Study

March 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Yasmina Ahmed Elattar, Noha Nabil Doghem, Mai Tarek Amin, Soha Abdalla Hawwam

Stemoxydine androgenetic alopecia hair density topical treatment AGA

Studysummary Topical Stemoxydine improves hair density in androgenetic alopecia with few side effects.

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This study investigated the effectiveness of topical Stemoxydine for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in 35 patients over 3 months. Results indicated significant improvements in hair density and diameter, with 97.1% of patients showing new hair growth. Patient satisfaction was high, and adverse events were minimal. However, the study's single-arm design, short duration, and small sample size limit the ability to establish causality and generalize findings. The authors suggest that further randomized controlled trials are necessary to confirm Stemoxydine's efficacy compared to established treatments like Minoxidil.

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