Efficacy and safety of topical 3% minoxidil for facial hair enhancement in transmen: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Topical 3% minoxidil represents an effective, safe, and well-tolerated adjunctive treatment for facial hair enhancement in transgender men receiving GAHT.

Authors

Yanisa Ratanapokasatit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8303-3323)
Kantarat Wattanawinitchai
Cherrin Pomsoong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5511-1937)
Poonkiat Suchonwanit

Institutions

Ramathibodi Hospital (TH)
Srinakharinwirot University (TH)

Publication Details

Journal: Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Published: 2026-03-04
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2026.2638637
Primary Topic: Hair Growth and Disorders
Type: article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 0.00

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Efficacy and safety of topical 3% minoxidil for facial hair enhancement in transmen: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Yanisa Ratanapokasatit, Kantarat Wattanawinitchai, Cherrin Pomsoong, Poonkiat Suchonwanit

Mar 4, 2026

Journal of Dermatological Treatment

Hair Growth and Disorders

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Efficacy and safety of topical 3% minoxidil for facial hair enhancement in transmen: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Yanisa Ratanapokasatit, Kantarat Wattanawinitchai, Cherrin Pomsoong, Poonkiat Suchonwanit

March 4, 2026article en

Abstract

Topical 3% minoxidil represents an effective, safe, and well-tolerated adjunctive treatment for facial hair enhancement in transgender men receiving GAHT.

Journal of Dermatological TreatmentVol. 37(1)

Ramathibodi Hospital (TH), Srinakharinwirot University (TH)

Gender equality

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Hair Growth and Disorders

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Efficacy and safety of topical 3% minoxidil for facial hair enhancement in transmen: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial — Yanisa Ratanapokasatit, Kantarat Wattanawinitchai, et al. · Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS