A Randomized Clinical Trial on Therapeutic Effects of 0.25 mg Oral Minoxidil Tablets on Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

    September 2021 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Sadegh Vahabi-Amlashi, Pouran Layegh, Bita Kiafar … Vahideh Sabeti
    Studysummary In this triple-blind randomized clinical trial, researchers found that oral minoxidil 0.25 mg tablets were as effective as 2% topical minoxidil for increasing hair diameter and density in women with female pattern hair loss, with similarly minor side effects.
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