When used continuously for long periods of time, minoxidil produces satisfactory results in about one-fourth of patients with androgenic alopecia and as many as half the patients with alopecia areata.
Topical minoxidil is much more effective at treating baldness that occurs on the top, or crown, of the head than it is at causing hair growth on other parts of the head.
Components of an effective MIS include: a database, qualified staff, support of top management, routine maintenance and control of system, and evaluation of the system. Following these components...