TREATMENT OF FEMALE ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA WITH MINOXIDIL 2%

    November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology
    David A. Whiting, Coleman Jacobson
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    TLDR Minoxidil 2% effectively treats female hair loss, promoting growth and density.
    The study evaluated the effectiveness of minoxidil 2% in treating female androgenetic alopecia. 33 women with hair loss were enrolled, and 28 completed the 32-week trial. The minoxidil group had a higher nonvellus hair count and showed minimal to moderate hair growth compared to the placebo group. The study concludes that minoxidil 2% is effective in treating female androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil 2% is an effective treatment for female androgenetic alopecia, promoting hair growth and increasing hair density.
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