Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 1988 in “ Archives of Dermatology ”
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    TLDR Topical minoxidil may not improve the appearance of balding men, according to a letter in this document.
    This document contains a series of letters to the editor regarding the use of lindane for the treatment of scabies in children and the efficacy of topical minoxidil therapy for androgenetic alopecia. The first letter discusses the safety of lindane and suggests that it should only be used in a physician's office or hospital setting to minimize risk. The second letter questions the effectiveness of topical minoxidil therapy for improving the appearance of balding men, as the study only measured hair counts and bald areas, and did not address cosmetic improvements. The author suggests that studies dealing with cosmetic problems should be evaluated in terms of cosmetic results.
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