Could 5% Minoxidil be effective in treating congenital triangular alopecia?

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i went to a dermatologist for a chronic bald spot and they told me it might be congenital triangular alopecia and to try out 5% minoxidil, would it even be effective for me?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone which works with Minoxidil. Hair transplantation is an alternative. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Minoxidil usually does very little for patients with CTA. Ultimately a hair transplant is the most definitive treatment.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

minoxidil can, at times, grow hair from its topical application so using it for Triangular alopecia may be worth an attempt, but the treatment today for this condition is usually a hair transplant

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