12 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both 2% minoxidil gel and solution effectively increase hair growth in men with early baldness.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
The 2% minoxidil cream is stable, spreads well on the skin, and helps with hair growth.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pumpkin seed oil slightly outperforms minoxidil foam in treating hair loss with fewer side effects.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” Minoxidil in FOAMIL is stable for at least 180 days at various concentrations.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks”
24 citations
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
May 2025 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” The 5 mg dose of oral minoxidil is not more effective than the 2.5 mg dose for treating male hair loss.
November 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair and eyebrow growth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
January 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The minoxidil emulgel is feasible and may be more effective for treating male pattern baldness.
December 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
11 citations
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February 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 5% minoxidil solution led to better hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata than a 1% solution, but results were often not cosmetically acceptable.
12 citations
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June 2017 in “Cell Cycle” Minoxidil foam helps hair growth by increasing good proteins and decreasing bad pathways in men with hair loss.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Combining minoxidil with other treatments like platelet-rich plasma or finasteride increases hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
January 2008 in “Abstracts” Minoxidil sulfate gel can be used to treat hair loss.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
104 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
Minoxidil sulfate, delivered through iontophoresis, can be used to treat hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in male pattern baldness.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science”
145 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Minoxidil alone is as effective as the combination but has fewer side effects.
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 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Both oral and topical minoxidil effectively regrow hair in men with similar results.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “PubMed” The combined treatment of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride is more effective in improving hair loss than 3% minoxidil alone, with similar side effects.
24 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil 1% and 2% best promote hair growth and may prevent hair loss.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
May 2026 in “Revista Ensaios Pioneiros” A topical solution with minoxidil and rosemary oil may help treat hair loss.