RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 ▾Topical minoxidil does little for baldness
JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
JO Drug Ther Bull
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 74
OP 76
DO 10.1136/dtb.27.19.74
VO 27
IS 19
YR 1989
UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/27/19/74.abstract
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.