Farah, Ronda2010-11-022010-11-022010-11-02https://hdl.handle.net/11299/95937The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Alopecia is the medical term for hairloss or baldness. Androgenetic alopecia is hair loss due to changes in hormones, thinning of hair follicles, and decreased time for hair growth. Topical minoxidil (Rogaine) is a safe and effective treatment for patients with androgenetic alopecia.en-USAndrogenetic alopeciaMinoxidilOther