December 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal” This study found that 5% azelaic acid solution and 2% minoxidil solution both significantly increased hair density and shaft diameter in women with FPHL, with no significant differences between them.
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December 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” In this study, topical minoxidil 5% was found to be just as effective as a combination treatment with minoxidil, azelaic acid, and tretinoin for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” In this study, the combination of minoxidil, azelaic acid, and tretinoin showed no significant advantage over minoxidil alone for treating androgenetic alopecia.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” This study reported that topical azelaic acid cream 20% demonstrated statistically significant efficacy in treating localized alopecia areata of the scalp over 12 weeks, comparable to topical clobetasol ointment 0.05%, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic option.
July 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” In this study, topical azelaic acid cream 20% was observed to show acceptable efficacy for treating localized alopecia areata of the scalp, offering a potential therapeutic alternative to topical clobetasol ointment 0.05%.