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Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata

August 1981 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Virginia C. Weiss, Dennis P. West, Catherine Mueller

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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.

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The article reports on a study involving three patients with alopecia areata who were treated with topical minoxidil. All three patients experienced hair regrowth in the areas of application within a few weeks to a few months, and no side effects were detected. The article also discusses the pharmacology of minoxidil and its potential side effects. Overall, the study suggests that topical minoxidil may be an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.

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Reversal of Baldness in Patient Receiving Minoxidil for Hypertension

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.

research Hypertrichosis Due to Minoxidil

73 citations , November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.

Minoxidil in Resistant Hypertension

research Minoxidil in Resistant Hypertension

102 citations , September 1977 in “The Lancet”

Minoxidil with propranolol and diuretics lowers blood pressure but causes fluid retention and hair growth.

Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs

research Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs

86 citations , September 1977 in “BMJ”

Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.

Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis: Treatment with Calcium Thioglycolate Depilatory Agent

research Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis: Treatment with Calcium Thioglycolate Depilatory Agent

46 citations , April 1977 in “Southern Medical Journal”

In this study, five women with minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis achieved complete hair removal using a calcium thioglycolate depilatory agent, with minimal or no skin irritation.

research The Use of Minoxidil in the Treatment of Severe Essential Hypertension: A Report on 100 Patients

18 citations , January 1976 in “Clinical Science”

This study found that minoxidil significantly reduced supine diastolic pressure in 94% of patients with severe essential hypertension within 4 weeks, but some patients experienced side effects such as increased hair growth and fatigue.