Is topical minoxidil solution effective on androgenetic alopecia in routine daily practice?
| Autor: | Mohammad Ali Mapar, Mohammad Omidian |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
| Předmět: |
Adult
Male medicine.medical_specialty Patient Dropouts Administration Topical Dermatology Patient satisfaction Humans Medicine Prospective Studies Prospective cohort study Adverse effect biology business.industry Alopecia medicine.disease biology.organism_classification Discontinuation Clinical trial Treatment Outcome Hair loss Patient Satisfaction Minoxidil Dermatologic Agents business Cabello medicine.drug |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 18:268-270 |
| ISSN: | 1471-1753 0954-6634 |
| Popis: | Minoxidil solution stimulates hair growth in androgenetic alopecia. In order to maintain any beneficial effect, applications must continue indefinitely. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the ratio of patients who were satisfied with the drug and continued to use it versus those who were displeased and did not continue their treatment, and the reasons for the discontinuation.A total of 1495 men aged 20-40 years who suffered from androgenetic hair loss were selected among patients who were referred to two private dermatologists. They were subjected to treatment with 5% topical minoxidil solution. These patients were treated with no difference from the routine office patients. Factors such as the duration of treatment, adverse effects, the patient's satisfaction and the causes of treatment cessation were also closely studied.Almost all the patients gradually avoided continuing the treatment. Only in a few patients was the cessation of medication due to adverse effects. The causes of discontinuation in the majority of patients were the low effect of medication and an aversion to this topical treatment method.The insignificant cosmetic effect of minoxidil solution caused discontinuity of treatment among almost all patients. |
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