TLDR 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
The study evaluated the efficacy and safety of 3% topical minoxidil in treating extensive alopecia areata. The treatment was well-tolerated with few side effects, and after one year of treatment, 60% of the patients had cosmetically acceptable hair growth. Patients with less than full scalp involvement at baseline had a higher chance of experiencing hair growth, with 65% of patients experiencing either incomplete or cosmetically acceptable hair growth. The study suggests that topical minoxidil may be a safe and effective treatment option for extensive alopecia areata.
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October 2022 in “PubMed” Patients generally have positive attitudes towards using topical Minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil may help treat Sisaipho alopecia areata.
July 2013 in “DeckerMed Medicine” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not readable or understandable.
Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.
