Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia Scandinavian and Middle East Experience
July 1988
in “International Journal of Dermatology”
TLDR The study found that using 2% minoxidil solution can help grow hair and is safe.
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.
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