Title
Five-year follow-up of men with androgenetic alopecia treated with topical minoxidil.
Author
Olsen EA, Weiner MS, Amara IA, DeLong ER
Address
Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
Source
J Am Acad Dermatol, 22: 4, 1990 Apr, 643-6
Hair Loss Study Abstract
Thirty-one men with androgenetic alopecia completed 4 1/2 to 5 years of therapy with 2% and 3% topical minoxidil. Hair regrowth with topical minoxidil tended to peak at 1 year with a slow decline in regrowth over subsequent years. However, at 4 1/2 to 5 years, maintenance of nonvellus hairs beyond that seen at baseline was still evident. Topical minoxidil appears to be effective in helping to maintain nonvellus hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
Language of Publication
English
Unique Identifier
90203346
