January 2022 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Oral minoxidil helps with hair growth but needs more research to fully understand its effectiveness and safety.
May 2021 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.
November 2016 in “Cochrane Clinical Answers”
Most patients were satisfied with topical finasteride, and few experienced side effects.
August 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Oral minoxidil for hair loss caused mild side effects in some men, but most continued treatment.
April 2022 in “Medicina estética” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved treatment for female hair loss, with other potential treatments needing more research for effectiveness.
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October 1988 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Using topical minoxidil for baldness can cause heart problems, especially in those with heart disease.
January 2022 in “Al-Mağallaẗ al-ʻirāqiyyaẗ li-l-ṣaydalaẗ” New minoxidil formulations improve hair loss treatment.
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September 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss and is a good alternative to topical minoxidil.
September 1999 in “PubMed” Finasteride effectively thickens hair in men with minimal side effects.