The Use of Trichoscopy to Assess the Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil 2% Solution in Patients with Female Pattern Hair Loss | ||
| Zagazig University Medical Journal | ||
| Article 19, Volume 25, Issue 5, September 2019, Pages 782-789 PDF (220.38 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/zumj.2019.10297.10920 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ahmed El-Garf; Eman Salah; Mohamed M. Ahmed | ||
| Abstract | ||
| ABSTRACT Background: Female pattern hair loss is a common cause of alopecia in women that predominately affects postmenopausal women and is characterized by a decrease in hair density over the crown and frontal scalp. The aim of this study was a clinical and trichoscopic evaluation of topical minoxidil 2% solution in treatment of female pattern hair loss. Methods: A clinical trial was done with twenty patients with female pattern hair loss. The studied patients were treated with minoxidil 2% topical solution twice daily for six months. A clinical and trichoscopic examination were done before starting treatment and every two months with photo-documentation, and scoring of disease severity using Ludwig Scale. Results: Regarding hair growth, a significant difference was detected between baseline and both 4 and 6 months. 55% of studied patients reported side effects. Conclusion: Minoxidil stimulates hair growth after 4 months of treatment but with side effects as dermatitis and hypertrichosis. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Minoxidil; FPHL; Alopecia; Trichoscopy | ||
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