Topical and Oral Minoxidil for Hair Disorders in Pediatric Patients: What Do We Know So Far?

    July 2020 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Luciana Rodino Lemes, Daniel Melo, Daniele de Oliveira … Paulo Müller Ramos
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of topical and oral minoxidil for pediatric hair disorders, pointing out the lack of guidelines and the potential risks associated with systemic absorption, but reports no clinical results.
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