Cutis. 1989 Jan;43(1):94-8.
Topical minoxidil: review of efficacy and safety.
Katz HI.
Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Topical minoxidil (Rogaine) has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treatment of androgenetic alopecia or male pattern hair loss. It has been approved for such use in many other countries. This paper is a review and summary of the reported efficacy and safety of topical minoxidil in hair loss treatment. The results of anecdotal and controlled clinical trials are included. Realistic appraisal of the restorative and/or preventative potentials of topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia is needed.
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