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Does topical minoxidil increase skin blood flow? A laser Doppler flowmetry study.

Title Abreviation: Acta Derm Venereol Date of Pub: 1988
Author: de Boer EM; Bezemer PD; Bruynzeel DP; Nieboer C;
Issue/Part/Supplement: 3 Volume Issue: 68 Pagination: 271-4
MESH Headings: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Alopecia (*DT); Female; Human; Lasers (DU); Male; Middle Age; Minoxidil (*TU); Regional Blood Flow (DE); Rheology; Skin (*BS); Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; -RN-;
Journal Title Code: 0MQ Publication Type: CLINICAL TRIAL
Date of Entry: 880808N Entry Month: 8810
Country: SWEDEN Index Priority: 2
Language: Eng Unique Identifier: 88266512
Unique Identifier: 88266512 ISSN: 0001-5555
Abstract: Cutaneous blood flow was measured by Laser Doppler Flowmetry after topical application of minoxidil lotion, in 9 healthy males with androgenetic alopecia, and other volunteers. No reaction in the cutaneous blood flow was seen after application of 2%, 5%, or placebo minoxidil lotion.
Abstract By: Author
Address: Department of Dermatology, Free University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Last Revision Date: 910322

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