January 2025 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study found that oral minoxidil is superior to topical minoxidil in terms of ease of use, adherence, and patient satisfaction, without increasing systemic side effects, although it did have a higher incidence of hypertrichosis.
February 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In this study, non-adherence to topical minoxidil among alopecia patients was strongly associated with discontinuing use before three months, often due to perceived lack of improvement.
October 2024 in “Más dermatología” The abstract describes a journal that covers a wide range of topics from basic research to dermo-aesthetics, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and scientific rigor across subjects like molecular biology, gene therapy, and dermocosmetics, but provides no specific study results.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study is the first to examine adherence to topical minoxidil among alopecia patients, identifying factors such as age, sex, and educational level associated with adherence levels.
This study found that compounded topical minoxidil was associated with higher adherence, fewer side effects, and more clinical improvement in Black women compared to over-the-counter minoxidil.