Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia
February 1985
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
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Studysummary This study found that 32% of patients with hereditary male pattern baldness experienced cosmetically acceptable hair growth after applying topical minoxidil twice daily, with no serious side effects reported. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Topical minoxidil therapy is an effective treatment for hereditary androgenetic alopecia, with studies showing that it can promote hair growth in patients with baldness ranging from type 3 to type 6. The therapy is effective in both men and women, with no significant side effects. The number of indeterminate hairs, duration of baldness, and size of the balding area are important factors for hair regrowth. The optimal frequency and percentage of the solution required for hair growth are still unclear.
