Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.12915
Abstract: Minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite required to exert the vasodilatory and hair growing effects of minoxidil. For hair growth, sulfotransferase enzymes expressed in outer root sheath of the hair follicle sulfonate minoxidil. The large… read more here.
Keywords: androgenetic alopecia; minoxidil response; response; follicular sulfotransferase ... See more keywords
Novel topical booster enhances follicular sulfotransferase activity in patients with androgenetic alopecia: a new strategy to improve minoxidil response
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DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16645
Abstract: Topical minoxidil has been used as a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) for more than 30 years. Approximately 60 to 70% of patients do not achieve hair growth. Minoxidil is a pro-drug. In order… read more here.
Keywords: minoxidil; androgenetic alopecia; minoxidil response; sulfotransferase ... See more keywords