Topical Minoxidil: Review of Efficacy and Safety

    January 1989 in “ PubMed ”
    H. Irving Katz
    TLDR Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
    Topical minoxidil, known as Rogaine, was approved by the FDA for treating androgenetic alopecia and had been used in various countries for this purpose. The review by H I Katz in 1989 summarized the efficacy and safety of topical minoxidil based on anecdotal and controlled clinical trials. It highlighted the need for a realistic assessment of its restorative and preventative capabilities in treating androgenetic alopecia.
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