Minoxidil untuk Alopecia Areata
ABerdasarkan 48 studi (2 meta-analyses, 1 RCT) dengan 21,842 peserta secara total. 37/48 studi menunjukkan efek positif.
Kesimpulan
Minoxidil has strong evidence supporting its use for alopecia areata, with the majority of studies showing positive effects, and is widely used as both a topical and oral option for this condition.
- 37 out of 48 studies show positive effects across a large pool of 21,842 participants
- Available in topical (2% and 5%) and oral low-dose formulations
- Extends the hair growth phase and increases blood supply to hair follicles
- Often used in combination with other treatments like corticosteroids for enhanced effectiveness
Key Study Findings
Populasi: women with androgenetic alopecia (female pattern hair loss)
Populasi: patient with severe alopecia areata with suboptimal response to tofacitinib
Populasi: None
Key Statistics
122
Studi
27416
Peserta
Positive
Peringkat
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosis yang Umum Digunakan
- topical:
- 2-5% solution, twice daily
Batas atas: 5% topical solution
Dosis yang Diteliti dalam Penelitian
| Dosis | Durasi | Efek | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Neutral | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | 1 |
| Oral minoxidil: women 1.25 mg/day starting dose (range 0.625-5 mg/day); men 2.5 mg/day (range 1.25-5 | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| Low-level light therapy (LLLT) various devices and wavelengths; combined with minoxidil or finasteri | -- | Positive | -- |
| Minoxidil (OTC) and clobetasol for mild cases; prescription medications for moderate-severe. Specifi | -- | Positive | 321 |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | 1 |
Waktu terbaik diminum: Apply to dry scalp morning and evening, at least 4 hours before bed
Safety & Side Effects
Efek Samping yang Dilaporkan
- ⚠ Scalp irritation and dryness
- ⚠ Initial shedding phase (first 2-8 weeks)
- ⚠ Unwanted facial hair growth (especially in women)
- ⚠ Dizziness or lightheadedness (rare with topical use)
- ⚠ Heart palpitations (rare, more common with oral form)
Interaksi yang Diketahui
- ● Antihypertensive medications (additive blood pressure lowering)
- ● Topical corticosteroids (may increase absorption)
- ● Retinoids (tretinoin may enhance penetration and side effects)
Asupan atas yang dapat ditoleransi: 5% topical solution
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