The Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic Alopecia
Background: Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is a pattern of hair loss in men and women characterized by progressive miniaturization that does not cause scarring of hair follicles. Prostaglandin analogues have been recognized as being capable of inducing hypertrichosis. Objective: To determine the effe...
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doaj-709b6d1a6b694c1c8873d6a0d6da59cd2020-11-25T02:10:27ZengBulgarian Association of Young Surgeons International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports2534-98212534-98212018-11-012416616810.5455/IJMRCR.TopicalBimatoprost-androgenic-alopeciaThe Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic AlopeciaDwi AryaningrumAnni AdrianiAnis Irawan AnwarFarida TabriBurhanuddin BaharNasrum MassiBackground: Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is a pattern of hair loss in men and women characterized by progressive miniaturization that does not cause scarring of hair follicles. Prostaglandin analogues have been recognized as being capable of inducing hypertrichosis. Objective: To determine the effect and safety of bimatoprost on androgenic alopecia Methods: Eight subject diagnosed with androgenic alopecia based on history, physical examination and dermoscope, were given 1 drop (≈ 50µL) bimatoprost 0.03% in the target area of therapy once a day for 12 weeks. A dermoscope was used to measure the diameter and number of velus hairs (hair with a diameter less than 1mm) Result: All target areas of therapy showed an increase in the velus hair diameter after therapy Conclusion: This study shows that 12-week topical application of bimatoprost 0.03% solution results in a significant increase in vellus hair diameter.http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=16513bimatorpostandrogenic alopeciavellus hairdiameter |
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Dwi Aryaningrum Anni Adriani Anis Irawan Anwar Farida Tabri Burhanuddin Bahar Nasrum Massi The Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic Alopecia International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports bimatorpost androgenic alopecia vellus hair diameter |
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The Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic Alopecia |
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The Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic Alopecia |
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The Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic Alopecia |
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The Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic Alopecia |
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The Effect of Topical Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution on Androgenic Alopecia |
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effect of topical bimatoprost 0.03% solution on androgenic alopecia |
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Bulgarian Association of Young Surgeons |
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International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports |
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2534-9821 2534-9821 |
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Background: Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is a pattern of hair loss in men and women characterized by progressive miniaturization that does not cause scarring of hair follicles. Prostaglandin analogues have been recognized as being capable of inducing hypertrichosis.
Objective: To determine the effect and safety of bimatoprost on androgenic alopecia
Methods: Eight subject diagnosed with androgenic alopecia based on history, physical examination and dermoscope, were given 1 drop (≈ 50µL) bimatoprost 0.03% in the target area of therapy once a day for 12 weeks. A dermoscope was used to measure the diameter and number of velus hairs (hair with a diameter less than 1mm)
Result: All target areas of therapy showed an increase in the velus hair diameter after therapy
Conclusion: This study shows that 12-week topical application of bimatoprost 0.03% solution results in a significant increase in vellus hair diameter. |
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