Topical Agents for Hair Growth Promotion: What Is Out There?

June 2013 in “ PubMed ”

Shamsaldeen Os, Al Mubki T, Jerry Shapiro

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Studysummary This article reviews current and prospective treatments for androgenetic alopecia, noting that minoxidil is the only approved topical therapy; it reports no new clinical results.

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As of 2013, hair loss, particularly Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), was a common issue with significant psychosocial impact. Minoxidil was the only approved topical treatment for AGA, despite the availability of various therapies. However, new promising topical agents were under investigation for hair growth promotion.

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