Minoxidil
January 2026
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research Oral Minoxidil Improves Background Hair Thickness in Lichen Planopilaris
Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
research How Safe Is Prescribing Oral Minoxidil in Patients Allergic to Topical Minoxidil?
Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
research Novel Drug Delivery Approaches for the Management of Hair Loss
New methods like microneedling and nanoparticles can improve hair loss treatments.
research Combination Tofacitinib and Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Severe Alopecia Areata
Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil together effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
research Minoxidil 1 mg Oral Versus Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution for the Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
research Oral Minoxidil Bio-Activation by Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath Cell Sulfotransferase Enzymes Predicts Clinical Efficacy in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
research Successful Use of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Hypotrichosis Associated with Desmoplakin Mutations
Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
research Efficacy and Safety of a New 10% Topical Minoxidil Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Trichoscopic Evaluation
10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
research Minoxidil And Its Use In Hair Disorders: A Review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
research Effectiveness and Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively improves male hair loss with mild side effects.
research Tretinoin Enhances Minoxidil Response in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients by Upregulating Follicular Sulfotransferase Enzymes
Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
research Medical Therapy for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Review and Clinical Approach
Some treatments like intralesional steroids and 5α-reductase inhibitors are effective for frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Case Series of Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic and Traction Alopecia: Tolerability and the Five C’s of Oral Therapy
Oral minoxidil helps hair growth, is cost-effective, and mostly well-tolerated.
research Low-Dose Daily Aspirin Reduces Topical Minoxidil Efficacy in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients
Daily low-dose aspirin lowers minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
research Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Breast Cancer
Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
research Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome: Treatment with Systemic Minoxidil Characterized by Marked Hair Color Change
Minoxidil treatment can reduce hair shedding, increase hair volume, and even change hair color in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.
research Minoxidil Promotes Hair Growth Through Stimulation of Growth Factor Release from Adipose-Derived Stem Cells
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by triggering growth factor release from specific stem cells.
research Use of Minoxidil Sulfate Versus Minoxidil Base in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment: Friend or Foe?
Minoxidil base is preferred for hair loss treatment, but minoxidil sulfate may be an alternative for unresponsive patients.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study Investigating Combination Therapy with Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil and Spironolactone
Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
research Treatment of Chronic Telogen Effluvium with Oral Minoxidil: A Retrospective Study
Oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair shedding in women with CTE, with no major side effects.
research The Effectiveness of Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy effectively treat hair loss.
research Minoxidil Improved Hair Density in an Asian Girl with Short Anagen Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Minoxidil treatment increased hair density in a young Asian girl with short anagen syndrome, but didn't improve hair length or thickness.
research Minoxidil Topical Treatment May Be More Efficient If Applied on Damp Scalp Compared to Dry Scalp
Minoxidil works better when applied on a damp scalp than a dry one.
research Prognosis and Management of Congenital Hair Shaft Disorders with Fragility—Part I
Some congenital hair disorders improve in childhood or with treatments like minoxidil and retinoids, while others like Netherton syndrome and trichothiodystrophy have a poor prognosis.
research Treatment of Monilethrix with Oral Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
research Effect of Minoxidil Topical Foam on Frontotemporal and Vertex Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: A 104-Week Open-Label Clinical Trial
Minoxidil foam promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss safely in men.
research Treatment of Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia with Low Dose Oral Minoxidil
Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil 5 mg Daily During 24-Week Treatment in Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution needed for those with heart issues.
research Topical Minoxidil Improves Congenital Hypotrichosis Caused by LIPH Mutations
Applying minoxidil can help improve hair growth in people with hair loss caused by LIPH gene mutations.
research Clinical Utility and Validity of Minoxidil Response Testing in Androgenetic Alopecia
Minoxidil response testing helps treat hair loss effectively and safely.
research Minoxidil 5% Solution for Topical Treatment of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Minoxidil 5% solution significantly improved hair density in a girl with loose anagen hair syndrome over 28 months, with no side effects.
research Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects, and Recent Patents
Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
research Monilethrix Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
research Irreversible And Severe Alopecia Following Docetaxel Or Paclitaxel Cytotoxic Therapy For Breast Cancer
Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
research A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial of a Novel Formulation of 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
research Characterization of Transport Systems for Cysteine, Lysine, Alanine, and Leucine in Wool Follicles of Sheep
Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
research Traction Alopecia: 2% Topical Minoxidil Shows Promise. Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
research Influence of Prostaglandin F2α and Its Analogues on Hair Regrowth and Follicular Melanogenesis in a Murine Model
Prostaglandin F2alpha and related compounds can increase hair growth and darken hair in mice.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research Control of Hair Growth and Follicle Size by VEGF-Mediated Angiogenesis
VEGF helps hair grow and determines follicle size by increasing blood vessel growth.
research Permanent Alopecia Following Chemotherapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant can cause permanent hair loss.
research Chronic Telogen Effluvium: Incidence, Clinical and Biochemical Features, and Treatment
Chronic telogen effluvium is a common hair loss condition with specific characteristics and treatment options.
research Minoxidil Upregulates the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells
Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
research Activation of Cytoprotective Prostaglandin Synthase-1 by Minoxidil as a Possible Explanation for Its Hair Growth-Stimulating Effect
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
research A Randomized Trial of Minoxidil in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.
research Systemic Steroids With or Without 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.
research Five-Year Follow-Up of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil
Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture
Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
research Selective Inhibition by Minoxidil of Prostacyclin Production by Cells in Culture
Minoxidil stops cells from making prostacyclin, which may help with hair growth. More research is needed.
research Evaluation of Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in 80% of alopecia patients, but only 18% see cosmetic improvement.
research Topical Minoxidil Solution (1% and 5%) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
research Pericardial Disorders During Open-Label Study of 1,869 Severely Hypertensive Patients Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil doesn't increase pericardial disorder risk, but may cause fluid accumulation.