Topical Minoxidil: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Its Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia

May 2015 in “ PubMed ”

Anik Gupta, Andrew Charrette

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research A Quantitative Hair Growth Assessment in Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of Two Cosmetic Lotions Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil

March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.

research Changes in Hair Weight and Hair Count in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia After Application of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil, Placebo, or No Treatment

115 citations , November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.

research Androgenetic Alopecia in the Female

82 citations , March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.

research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

80 citations , October 1983 in “BMJ”

Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.