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Is Minoxidil Efficacious And Safe For The Treatment Of Androgenetic Alopecia (Aga) In Men, And If So, What Is The Optimal Strength And Means Of Delivery?, Anhthu P. Pickart
Is Minoxidil Efficacious And Safe For The Treatment Of Androgenetic Alopecia (Aga) In Men, And If So, What Is The Optimal Strength And Means Of Delivery?, Anhthu P. Pickart
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not minoxidil is efficacious and safe for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men, and if so, what is the optimal strength and means of delivery.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three double-blind randomized controlled trials studying men (18-49 y/o) with androgenetic alopecia published in English from 2007-2009.
DATA SOURCES: Three articles of double-blind randomized controlled trials found via PubMed.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: Outcomes measured included the efficacy and safety of minoxidil as well as the optimal strength and means of delivery of the …