1 citations
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May 1983 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Minoxidil caused hair regrowth, but cyproterone acetate did not maintain it.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” A woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia experienced unusual hair growth after using a specific topical lotion.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” The topical formula with sidr leaves and roasted candlenut extracts significantly boosts hair growth for alopecia.
June 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Using 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling together can effectively treat Male Pattern Baldness with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
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.
17 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
109 citations
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July 1984 in “Circulation” Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
56 citations
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April 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.
Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth and disease stabilization in scarring alopecia, but side effects vary, needing more research for consistent safety and effectiveness.
27 citations
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April 1992 in “Biochemical Journal” Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Scientists developed a new method to deliver alopecia treatment directly to hair follicles, which could be a promising treatment for hair loss and other hair diseases.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “PubMed” The topical solution improved hair density and appearance in men with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” January 2002 in “Analecta malacitana: Revista de la Sección de Filología de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras” Minoxidil is a popular hair growth treatment, but how it works isn't fully understood.
9 citations
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March 1993 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Rat skin can convert minoxidil into its active form, aiding hair growth.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The new 5% minoxidil formulation without propylene glycol effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects and better user satisfaction.
July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
October 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together on the scalp works better for male hair loss than using either one alone.
Cetosomal minoxidil is safer and as effective as alcohol-based minoxidil for male hair loss treatment.
25 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Some herbal extracts, especially when used in cubosomal suspensions, were as effective as Minoxidil in promoting hair growth.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
7 citations
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January 1990 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair loss gradually happens, and minoxidil helps regrow hair.
February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in a woman with short anagen syndrome.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil reduced hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
96 citations
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October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” October 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil significantly improves hair density in non-scarring alopecia.
June 2012 in “Prescriber” Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats female pattern hair loss, but other treatments need more research.