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. 2023 Jan-Feb;15(1):13-17.
doi: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_54_22. Epub 2023 Apr 19.

Positioning of Low Alcohol or Alcohol-Free Minoxidil Formulation for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: Indian Perspective

Satish Udare  1 , Anita Baruah  2 , Anurag Mathur  3 , T R Dayananda  4 , Kapil Jain  5 , Manas Ranjan Puhan  6 , Pawan Bajaj  7 , Richa Sharma  8 , Sanjay Ramanbhai Gamit  9 , V Ramesh  10 , V Venugopal  11 , Vignesh Karthik  12 , Monil Yogesh Neena Gala  13 , Snehal Muchhala  13 , Amey Mane  13
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Positioning of Low Alcohol or Alcohol-Free Minoxidil Formulation for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: Indian Perspective

Satish Udare et al. Int J Trichology. 2023 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Topical minoxidil is used for treating different hair disorders. Even though it is an effective therapy, many patients show poor compliance due to the cost, side effects, and duration of treatment. Topical minoxidil is the mainstay treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Recently, low alcohol or alcohol-free topical minoxidil formulation has proven to be an alternative for patients suffering from AGA, including those with poor compliance with other therapies. Thus, the current article provides the positioning of low alcohol or alcohol-free topical minoxidil to manage AGA in Indian clinical practice.

Keywords: Androgenetic alopecia; hair loss; male pattern hair loss; minoxidil.

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Conflict of interest statement

Satish Udare, Anita Barua, Anurag Mathur, Dayanand TR, Kapil Jain, Manas Puhan, Pawan Bajaj, Richa Sharma, Sanjay Gamit, V Ramesh, V Venugopal and Vignesh Karthik are members of the advisory board of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. Monil Yogesh Neena Gala, Snehal Muchhala and Amey Mane are employees of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.

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