Topical agents for hair growth promotion: what is out there?

Topical agents for hair growth promotion: what is out there?

Hair loss is a widespread complaint that carries a significant psychosocial burden for affected individuals. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the predominant cause of hair loss seen in the dermatology clinic. Although a range of therapies are available, minoxidil remains the only approved topical trea...

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Veröffentlicht in:Skin therapy letter 2013-06, Vol.18 (4), p.5-7
Hauptverfasser: Shamsaldeen, Omar S, Al Mubki, Thamer, Shapiro, Jerry
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Administration, Topical
Alopecia - drug therapy
Female
Hair - drug effects
Hair - growth & development
Humans
Male
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Zusammenfassung:Hair loss is a widespread complaint that carries a significant psychosocial burden for affected individuals. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the predominant cause of hair loss seen in the dermatology clinic. Although a range of therapies are available, minoxidil remains the only approved topical treatment for AGA. Promising new topical agents are under current investigation.
ISSN:1201-5989