December 2021 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Systemic minoxidil might help maintain hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
February 2020 in “The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan”
16 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
5 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil absorption in skin is slowed by cleansing, depends on how long it stays on the skin, and is not much affected by reapplication.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development”
March 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combining stem cell secretome and minoxidil leads to the best hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
32 citations
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January 2007 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Minoxidil and retinol together help hair grow.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in most pediatric patients with mild side effects.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sublingual minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in transgender individuals on testosterone therapy.
A new topical treatment using micelles shows promise for safer and more effective hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations
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October 2013 in “F1000Research” A 2-year-old boy grew excessive hair after using minoxidil for hair loss, but it improved when the treatment stopped.
13 citations
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March 2014 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil 5% solution significantly improved hair density in a girl with loose anagen hair syndrome over 28 months, with no side effects.
14 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
32 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Minoxidil and finasteride combo maintains hair density effectively.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Low-dose oral minoxidil is more effective and convenient for treating male pattern baldness than topical minoxidil.
40 citations
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September 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.
November 2025 in “Australian Journal of General Practice” Oral finasteride and topical minoxidil can regrow hair, but finasteride may affect fertility.
27 citations
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January 1986 in “PubMed” 1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth for severe alopecia areata.
5 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser treatment successfully removed unwanted facial hair caused by minoxidil.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for the heart in the short term for hair loss patients.
December 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Gum arabic improves minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, enhancing hair growth.
34 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PRP may be more effective and satisfying for hair regrowth than minoxidil, with similar safety.
2 citations
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October 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil may help reduce early hair loss after a hair transplant.
34 citations
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November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in 80% of alopecia patients, but only 18% see cosmetic improvement.
September 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks”
26 citations
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April 1977 in “PubMed” Minoxidil, a blood pressure drug, can cause excessive hair growth, but this can be successfully treated with a hair removal agent called calcium thioglycolate.
May 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combined carboxytherapy and minoxidil 20% may help treat Lichen planopilaris.
8 citations
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January 1989 in “PubMed” Minoxidil did not affect hair growth in newborn mice.