May 2023 in “International journal of science and research” This case report describes two boys aged 8 and 10 with loose anagen hair syndrome who experienced successful hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 2% solution, suggesting it may be an effective initial treatment option for severe cases of this condition.
March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the TrichoScan effectively measures hair growth changes, showing significant increases in hair counts and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia after 6 months of using 5% minoxidil solution.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
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March 1989 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata.
In this study, minoxidil 2% produced satisfactory esthetical results in about 30% of patients, but placebo-treated subjects experienced increased hair counts without a cosmetic benefit, possibly due to seasonal variations and hair classification issues.