Minoxidil cream versus pill for pattern hair loss
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This study compares two forms of minoxidil (a topical liquid you apply to the scalp versus a pill you take by mouth) to see which works better for treating pattern hair loss. You will receive one of the two treatments, and the study will track how your hair responds over time.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with male pattern baldness (Norwood-Hamilton class 2–6) or female pattern hair loss (Sinclair class 2–5).
- You have had hair loss for at least 1 year.
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are willing to stop all other hair loss treatments during the study.
- You do not have heart disease, chronic liver or kidney disease, or thyroid problems.
- You have not had a hair transplant or used certain other hair loss treatments in the past 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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