23 citations
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June 1950 in “American journal of diseases of children” Aminopterin was somewhat effective in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children but did not increase survival time.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Ginsenoside Rg3 combined with minoxidil was more effective in treating hair loss in mice.
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January 1981 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
September 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help children with short anagen syndrome grow longer hair.
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August 2020 in “Majalah Farmasetika” A herbal hair tonic with 2.5% green tea extract is most effective for hair growth.
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Daily low-dose aspirin lowers minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
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June 2017 in “Skin” Apremilast may help treat lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia when other treatments fail.
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2026 in “Magazine Portal Bibliotech Digital (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss but may cause side effects; combining them improves results.
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January 2013 in “Digital Scholarship - UNLV (University of Nevada Reno)” Targeting neurosteroids may help prevent drug relapse.
July 2025 in “Biomolecules” Adenosine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil is safe and effective for treating early male pattern baldness.
April 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” AMT may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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November 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Prednisone can regrow hair in alopecia areata, and minoxidil helps maintain it.
April 2025 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Minoxidil is the most common treatment for male hair loss, but sildenafil shows promise as an alternative.
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
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May 2012 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Menopause affects hair and skin; more research needed for treatment.
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May 2016 in “The Cochrane library” Topical minoxidil helps treat female pattern hair loss, but more research needed for other treatments.
10 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Mid-life Health” Menopause can cause skin issues, and seeing a dermatologist helps.
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
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March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created a colored thread-like material containing a common hair loss treatment, which slowly releases the treatment over time, potentially offering an effective, neat, and visually appealing solution for hair loss.
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May 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Animal models, especially mice, are essential for advancing hair loss research and treatment.
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December 2019 in “Formuly farmacii” Many people suffer from hair loss, which is caused by a disruption in hair growth, and there is a need for personalized treatments and new drugs.
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September 2019 in “Practica medicală” Hair loss is linked to heart disease and metabolic syndrome, and while current treatments vary in effectiveness, more research is needed for better solutions.