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Studies
with 5% minoxidil
There are far fewer published studies on using doses of minoxidil
higher than 2%. Upjohn currently sell "Rogaine extra strength"
over the counter. This is a 5% minodixil solution. Upjohn reported
the results of a 120 week study where 5% minoxidil use was compared
to 2% and placebo. The results of global photograph observation
are shown below.
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Moderate / dense |
Minimal change |
No change |
Loss of hair |
Unknown |
| 5% Minoxidil |
30% |
24% |
29% |
6% |
11% |
| 2% Minoxidil |
15% |
23% |
47% |
1% |
13% |
| Placebo |
7% |
22% |
61% |
N/A |
N/A |
Studies
with 5% minoxidil references
- Price
VH, Menefee E, Strauss PC. Changes in hair weight and hair count
in men with androgenetic alopecia, after application of 5% and
2% topical minoxidil, placebo, or no treatment. J Am Acad Dermatol.
1999 Nov;41(5 Pt 1):717-21.
- Ranchoff
RE, Bergfeld WF, Steck WD, Subichin SJ. Extensive alopecia areata.
Results of treatment with 3% topical minoxidil. Cleve Clin J
Med. 1989 Mar-Apr;56(2):149-54.
- Hordinsky MK, Shank J. Three percent
topical minoxidil therapy for female androgenetic alopecia.
Clin Dermatol. 1988 Oct-Dec;6(4):213-7.
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