Topical Minoxidil: Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness in Hair Loss Treatment

January 1987 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”

Robert S. Stern

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Studysummary This study reports that over 70% of responding dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil, but a small percentage accounted for most prescriptions and few reported complications beyond local irritation.

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research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp

189 citations , May 1991 in “Medical Entomology and Zoology”

This abstract lists chapters on various hair and scalp conditions and treatments but reports no new research findings.

research Scalp Comedones After Topical Minoxidil

19 citations , December 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil can cause scalp comedones and acne.

research Topical Minoxidil in Early Male Pattern Baldness

138 citations , August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.

research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil

29 citations , August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.

research Topical Minoxidil Reduces Blood Pressure

17 citations , March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.

research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia

55 citations , February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

In this randomized trial, topical minoxidil treatment resulted in cosmetically acceptable hair growth in 32% of men with hereditary male pattern baldness, with no serious side effects reported.

research Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil in Humans

52 citations , February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.

research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Regrowth

80 citations , September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, 5% topical minoxidil was observed to promote hair regrowth in some patients with androgenic alopecia, while no regrowth was noted in patients with alopecia areata.

research Alopecia Areata Treated With Topical Minoxidil

78 citations , April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that 1% minoxidil topical solution led to terminal hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia areata, though it was only cosmetically acceptable in less than half of those cases.

research Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: An Idiosyncratic Reaction

35 citations , July 1981 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics”

Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.

research Reversal of Baldness in Patient Receiving Minoxidil for Hypertension

95 citations , December 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.