Topical Minoxidil: A Survey of Use and Complications
January 1987
in “
Archives of Dermatology
”
New to Minoxidil? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This survey found that over 70% of dermatologists in the sample had prescribed topical minoxidil for hair loss, with low reported complications beyond local irritation.
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A mail survey conducted among members of the American Academy of Dermatology revealed that over 70% of responding dermatologists had prescribed topical minoxidil for hair loss. The survey, which had a 61% response rate, showed that prescribing frequency varied, with less than 10% of dermatologists accounting for over half of the prescriptions. Complications were rare, with only 2% of prescribers reporting issues beyond local irritation. However, the possibility of underreporting noncutaneous side effects could not be ruled out.
