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April 22, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology0 citationsOpen Access

Topical Minoxidil and Low‐Dose Oral Minoxidil in Onychodystrophy: A Proposed Treatment Algorithm

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AGAditya K. GuptaMTMesbah TalukderSLShari R. Lipner

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of topical and oral minoxidil in treating onychodystrophy.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of topical and oral minoxidil in supporting nail growth.
  • Suggest a treatment algorithm based on existing evidence and safety profiles.
  • Identify gaps in current research regarding nail disorder treatments.
  • Minoxidil shows potential for enhancing nail growth, but definitive evidence is limited.
  • Controlled trials are recommended to establish safe and effective treatment regimens for onychodystrophy.

Abstract

Minoxidil shows potential as an adjunct to support nail growth, but nail-disorder-specific evidence remains limited. Controlled trials are needed to define efficacy, optimal regimens, and safety in onychodystrophy.

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Gupta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e866c96e0dea528ddeb1fehttps://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70863
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