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January 1977 in “PubMed” Minoxidil effectively lowers severe high blood pressure long-term but isn't for routine use.
January 2022 in “Cosmoderma” Using oral minoxidil and dutasteride together can quickly increase hair growth and volume with minimal side effects.
A hair tonic with 7.5% daun talok and 2% daun pare promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
Tacrine was used for Alzheimer's but had side effects like skin reactions and hair loss.
15 citations
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January 2000 in “Japanese Heart Journal” A man developed heart problems after using a baldness treatment for 4 months, suggesting that people with heart issues should avoid this treatment.
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June 2022 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Two new mutations in the CDH3 gene cause hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
February 2024 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Minoxidil nanocrystals improved hair growth in mice more effectively and safely than regular Minoxidil.
January 2004 in “Headache” Divalproex sodium significantly improved headaches in two-thirds of patients.
1 citations
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January 1976 in “Clinical Science” Minoxidil with a diuretic effectively lowers blood pressure in moderately hypertensive men with minimal side effects.
April 2011 in “ChemInform” A new compound may effectively inhibit the enzyme linked to BPH and hair loss.
February 2021 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride and dutasteride may cause macular abnormalities.
May 2024 in “Nano letters” Polydopamine and quercetin together can speed up hair regrowth.
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July 2019 in “Headache The Journal of Head and Face Pain” Low alternating doses of sodium divalproate reduced migraine frequency but caused weight gain.
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May 2004 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Dutasteride more effectively lowers DHT levels in men with enlarged prostates than finasteride.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” 11 citations
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December 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Dermoscopy quickly and accurately diagnosed a rare hair disorder in a 12-year-old girl.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” Dissolving microneedles with finasteride improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
January 2014 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A synthetic sandalwood odorant can boost antimicrobial production in hair follicles, making them more resistant to bacteria.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Heliyon” Disitamab vedotin and gemcitabine effectively treated bladder cancer without major side effects.
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February 2015 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining diphenylcyclopropenone with anthralin is more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using diphenylcyclopropenone alone, but may cause more side effects.
12 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” MK-5108 is safe and shows potential against tumors, especially alone.
February 2024 in “Curēus” Topical 5-Fluorouracil can rarely cause nerve damage, especially in people with a certain genetic deficiency.
Certain antiparasitics and antidepressants show promise for treating cryptococcosis, especially when combined with fluconazole.
December 2023 in “Toxicology communications” Minoxidil overdose caused severe low blood pressure, but the patient recovered with specific treatments.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.
August 2026 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for hair loss in people with stable heart conditions.
27 citations
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May 2015 in “Neuropharmacology” Dutasteride protects dopamine neurons in Parkinson's mice, but Finasteride doesn't.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Pediatric emergency care” Pediatric minoxidil exposures are usually not serious and can often be managed at home.