2 citations
,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
June 2025 in “Bioactive Materials”
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining topical finasteride with minoxidil significantly improves hair density in treating hair loss.
115 citations
,
November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.
4 citations
,
February 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The model can help predict how finasteride and minoxidil work when applied to the scalp.
December 2021 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” The treatment improved hair health in women with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Combining PRP with Minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than Minoxidil alone.
45 citations
,
October 1988 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Using topical minoxidil for baldness can cause heart problems, especially in those with heart disease.
January 2006 in “Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences” Finasteride is more effective than 3% minoxidil for treating hair loss in Chinese men.
April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Oral minoxidil is an effective alternative for hair loss but may cause more unwanted hair growth.
October 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma can help turn thin hair into thicker hair in male pattern baldness.
6 citations
,
January 1988 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil does not increase skin blood flow.
2 citations
,
January 1986 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil helps regrow hair lost due to androgenetic alopecia.
September 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” The minoxidil cream-mask is stable and effective for hair growth when prepared at 60-80ºC.
24 citations
,
January 1993 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, works better for women, and requires consistent use.
3 citations
,
May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” Topical minoxidil is safer and improves hair density better than oral minoxidil.
14 citations
,
January 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil solution had low effect, causing 99% to stop using it.
1 citations
,
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low SULT activity in hair follicles leads to better response to oral minoxidil for hair loss.
December 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.
January 2006 in “The journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” Women using 5% minoxidil for hair loss were mostly satisfied and had improved quality of life, despite some impact on social life and hairstyle choices.
November 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Continuous use of finasteride and minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
,
December 2017 in “PubMed” Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing the activity of a specific enzyme linked to baldness.
23 citations
,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
14 citations
,
August 2024 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Oral minoxidil effectively improves hair regrowth in cancer survivors with late alopecia.
February 2024 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Minoxidil nanocrystals improved hair growth in mice more effectively and safely than regular Minoxidil.
July 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Using both topical and oral minoxidil does not reduce hair shedding.
4 citations
,
March 1991 in “Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin reactions, so testing is important for those with side effects.