23 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil together effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
May 2025 in “Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi Fen Dergisi” Minoxidil is compatible with some excipients but not with others, affecting formulation choices.
May 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
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February 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” Dutasteride is the most effective hair loss treatment after 24 weeks, but finasteride leads to the most hair growth after 48 weeks.
23 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.
45 citations
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January 1981 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
2 citations
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October 2012 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil effectively treats Female Pattern Hair Loss in women of all ages and hormone levels, but evidence for antiandrogens is limited.
August 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-mg dose of oral minoxidil slightly lowers blood pressure temporarily, especially in those with higher initial blood pressure.
September 2006 in “대한피부과학회지” Using finasteride and minoxidil together improves the frontal hairline best in male hair loss.
October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil significantly improves hair density in non-scarring alopecia.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a nonablative fractional laser with topical minoxidil can effectively and safely promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Microneedling with minoxidil is most effective for reducing hair loss and increasing hair volume.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining microneedling with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than using minoxidil alone.
January 2005 in “河北农业大学学报” Minoxidil helped slow balding in most cases, but only a few saw significant hair growth.
August 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using adipose-derived stem cell media with minoxidil may help regrow hair in men with hair loss.
March 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
March 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Temporary hair shedding after minoxidil use may indicate effective treatment.
April 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.
September 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining radiofrequency with minoxidil is more effective for hair regrowth in women than using CO2 with minoxidil.
39 citations
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
January 2024 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” PRP therapy is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
November 2021 in “Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science” Oral Minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness.
34 citations
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September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.
May 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” July 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 1 citations
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January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Topical Minoxidil 5% is the most effective treatment for hair loss, especially when combined with other treatments.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 2% minoxidil is more effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.
February 2026 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Low-dose oral and topical minoxidil are recommended for managing hair loss in transplant patients, with specific dosing and timing guidelines.
June 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Oral tofacitinib is more effective than oral minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.