Drug Design Development and Therapy· 2019Q1· Review
<p>Minoxidil and its use in hair disorders: a review</p>
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Short summary
Topical minoxidil, initially an antihypertensive drug, is now the primary treatment for androgenetic alopecia and an off-label option for other hair loss conditions, despite its exact mechanism of action remaining unclear.
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Key points
- Topical minoxidil is the main treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
- It is also used off-label for other hair loss conditions.
- The exact mechanism of action for hair growth is not fully understood.
- Minoxidil was initially developed as an antihypertensive medication.
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Abstract
Abstract: Minoxidil was first introduced as an antihypertensive medication and the discovery of its common adverse event, hypertrichosis, led to the development of a topical formulation for promoting hair growth. To date, topical minoxidil is the mainstay treatment for androgenetic alopecia and is used as an off-label treatment for other hair loss conditions. Despite its widespread application, the exact mechanism of action of minoxidil is still not fully understood. In this article, we aim to review and update current information on the pharmacology, mechanism of action, clinical efficacy, and adverse events of topical minoxidil. Keywords: alopecia, beard, eyebrow, hair loss, hair shaft disorders, treatment Corrigendum for this paper has been published
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