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

Kantarat Wattanawinitchai; Cherrin Pomsoong; Yanisa Ratanapokasatit; Poonkiat Suchonwanit

doi:10.1080/09546634.2026.2638637

March 4, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

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

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Key Points

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical 3% minoxidil for enhancing facial hair in transgender men undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial design.
Participants selected from transgender men receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Topical application of 3% minoxidil compared to placebo over a set duration.
Topical 3% minoxidil demonstrated significant improvements in facial hair growth compared to placebo.
Participants reported high tolerability and minimal adverse effects associated with minoxidil use.

Implication

Randomized trial shows minoxidil enhances facial hair in transgender men, indicating effective treatment option.

Abstract

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

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Wattanawinitchai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc1955af8044f7a4ea53f https://doi.org/10.1080/09546634.2026.2638637

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

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

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

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