3 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Minoxidil was the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in rats compared to Aminexil or Kerium.
December 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new adhesive nanoparticles are effective for delivering Minoxidil to the scalp without skin irritation.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
25 citations
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January 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Particle properties affect drug retention and release in minoxidil foams, with lipid nanoparticles having higher loading capacity.
28 citations
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New lipid nanoparticles show promise for delivering hair loss treatments but need improvement for better skin penetration.
25 citations
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June 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Topical oxygen therapy may improve treatments for hair loss, acne, and chronic skin diseases with minimal side effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” The developed glycerosome gel improves minoxidil delivery for better alopecia treatment.
29 citations
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August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Global journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” A new hair loss treatment was created using minoxidil and tretinoin in stable niosomes, which effectively released the drugs over time.
5 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The "Two-Cell Assemblage" assay is a new, simple method to identify substances that may promote hair growth.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” The new method accurately detects illegal hair-growth drugs in dietary supplements.
December 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Combining minoxidil with ginsenoside Rg3 and glycyrrhizic acid offers a more effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
15 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.
June 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” Clove oil may help hair growth like minoxidil, but more human tests are needed.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” A new treatment for hair loss uses tiny lipid carriers to deliver a mix of minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles, promoting hair growth and being well tolerated by the skin.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.
September 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Tiny particles improved delivery of hair loss treatments to hair follicles, with lipid-based particles performing best.
November 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Apigenin may effectively promote hair growth for androgenetic alopecia when applied topically.
November 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Injectable minoxidil is a promising, effective treatment for hair loss.
82 citations
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” 2% topical minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with minimal side effects.
64 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
17 citations
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April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Combining corticosteroids and minoxidil can quickly regrow hair lost from radiation.
September 2025 in “Cureus” There is no standard treatment for CCCA, and practices vary widely.
November 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
118 citations
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
4 citations
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August 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.