51 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil keeps most hair growth from first year and twice-daily use is better with few side effects.
April 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness.
Minoxidil sulfate, delivered through iontophoresis, can be used to treat hair loss.
3 citations
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March 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
19 citations
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December 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause scalp comedones and acne.
26 citations
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March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
17 citations
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March 1985 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” 1% topical minoxidil helped some hair regrow, but only one person had noticeable results.
2 citations
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April 1984 in “BMJ” 3 citations
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November 1983 in “BMJ”
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may be effective for hair loss treatment.
February 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low-dose oral minoxidil can help improve hair and eyebrow growth in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
2 citations
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March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair or slow down hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
15 citations
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January 1989 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
269 citations
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
11 citations
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April 1990 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil modestly increases hair growth in men with early baldness and is safe to use.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low dose oral minoxidil can help with hair loss when used alone.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “PubMed” Minoxidil in Espumil foam stays stable for at least 90 days at room temperature.
November 1981 in “InPharma” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair.
August 2025 in “Evidence-Based Practice” 13 citations
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May 1987 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair with regular use, but results vary and side effects may occur.
December 2025 in “PubMed” The minoxidil and finasteride foam remains stable and effective for 180 days at room temperature.
Minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth in seborrheic alopecia.
16 citations
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January 1986 in “Dermatology” Using minoxidil lotion for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia has limited success and should be evaluated carefully.
54 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.
80 citations
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September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
October 2013 in “Evidence-Based Practice” Minoxidil is effective and safe for female hair loss, with the 5% foam having the fewest side effects.
January 2008 in “Abstracts” Minoxidil sulfate gel can be used to treat hair loss.
43 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
26 citations
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” 2% topical minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.