PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
ED  - ,
TI  - ▾Topical minoxidil does little for baldness
AID  - 10.1136/dtb.27.19.74
DP  - 1989 Sep 18
TA  - Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
PG  - 74--76
VI  - 27
IP  - 19
4099  - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/27/19/74.short
4100  - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/27/19/74.full
SO  - Drug Ther Bull1989 Sep 18; 27
AB  - Most patients taking oral minoxidil for hypertension develop hypertrichosis and in a few, male-pattern baldness has improved.1 Topical formulations attempt to stimulate hair growth without the systemic effects; a 2% minoxidil solution (Regaine, Upjohn) has been marketed in the UK since May 1988 for male-pattern or ‘common’ baldness. It is not licensed for use by women or in other forms of baldness and is only available on private prescription.