JAMA Dermatol June 2024 PMID 38598226

Oral Minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Mariana Alvares Penha, Hélio Amante Miot, Michal Kasprzak, Paulo Müller Ramos

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Several discussions mention that the study shows no significant difference in efficacy between the two forms of minoxidil, with phrases like 'no superior results' and comparisons of dosages. The tone reflects a mix of curiosity and critical evaluation, with participants pondering about patient compliance and the practical implications of choosing one treatment over the other.

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Many participants express a consensus that both oral and topical minoxidil have benefits, supporting the study's findings.

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The discussions indicate a keen interest in hair loss treatments, with users actively searching for alternatives and engaging with the content.

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While some posts reflect on the study's methodology, others share personal experiences or research, suggesting moderate engagement with the topic.

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Most participants believe the findings will significantly influence treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia.

Abstract in brief

* Conducted as a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Brazil, 90 men aged 18 to 55 with AGA were randomized into two treatment groups, but only 68 completed the study.
* Results showed no significant difference in hair density changes between the two groups at the 24-week mark, indicating both treatments may have similar effects on hair growth.

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男性型脱毛症（AGA）の治療で、・飲むミノキシジル（5mg／日 1回）・ぬるミノキシジル（5%／日 2回）を比較したところ、効果はほぼ同じという結果が出た。ただし、頭頂部は飲む方がやや有利とのこと。参考：https://t.co/Ns9LxuOHND https://t.co/eCFRxDBBT5

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塗りミノ5%とミノタブ5が同じ効果とは思えないんだころよ～そもそも毎回同じとこに塗るのって無理だと思うころでもデータ上同じくらい効果あるって最近よくみるからミノタブ使いたくない人は塗るんだころー https://t.co/a553tnNZdR

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@agameister88 @takuhira_tweet 論文おぢさんお示しの、外用と内服で「効果に差なし」とする論文、見かけますよね。 https://t.co/es7i1kuySf 著者: サンパウロ州立大学の皮膚科医、掲載誌はIF11.5のJAMA Dermatology 一方で、内服の方がめっちゃ効果ありとするメタアナリシスもあります。

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塗りミノ、ミノタブどちらがおススメ？結論は、塗りミノ！発毛効果は ①1mgミノタブなら塗りミノの勝ち ②5mgミノタブでも塗りミノと引き分け副作用は塗りミノが局所なのに対し、ミノタブは心臓血管系とリスクが高い臓器に生じる DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16086 doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.0284

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