Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: Scandinavian and Middle East Experience
July 1988
in “
International Journal of Dermatology
”
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Studysummary In this study, topically applied 2% minoxidil solution was found to be more effective than placebo for promoting hair regrowth in men with early male pattern baldness over 24 weeks. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of 2% topical minoxidil solution in treating androgenetic alopecia in Scandinavian and Middle Eastern populations. The study involved 151-154 men and found that minoxidil was effective in promoting hair growth and improving hair density in both populations, with no significant side effects observed except for one patient who developed folliculitis. The study concludes that 2% topical minoxidil solution is a safe and effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
