TLDR Topical minoxidil did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata patients after 3 months.
A study conducted by Vinod K Sharma and colleagues investigated the effects of 1% minoxidil solution applied topically on 10 patients with alopecia areata, including 4 with alopecia universalis, 4 with alopecia totalis, and 2 with extensive alopecia areata. The results showed that significant hair growth did not occur even after 3 months of therapy, indicating that 1% minoxidil was not effective for treating alopecia areata in this small sample size.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.
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March 2017 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata patients after 3 months.
April 1985 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata but is less effective for severe cases.
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
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October 1983 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.
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January 1981 PUVA-therapy is not very effective for severe hair loss types like alopecia totalis or universalis.
