2 citations
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September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused hair to grow in unintended areas, like a tail, in a young girl.
5 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but exact mechanism is unknown.
46 citations
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April 1977 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.
October 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil's benefits may decrease after two years of use.
September 2019 in “Zagazig university medical journal” Minoxidil helps hair growth but has side effects.
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.
Minoxidil can help with hair loss, but its effectiveness depends on the patient and formulation.
17 citations
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November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
December 2022 in “PubMed”
18 citations
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March 1984 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia, but more research needed.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Topical 5% minoxidil is effective and safe for treating androgenetic alopecia, especially in younger patients with early-stage hair loss.
52 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
Anionic surfactants significantly improve the foaming of minoxidil gel shampoo.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” The developed glycerosome gel improves minoxidil delivery for better alopecia treatment.
45 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Chitosan microparticles improve minoxidil sulphate delivery, potentially reducing daily applications.
4 citations
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May 2019 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil does not change the activity of hair follicle enzymes that metabolize it.
October 2016 in “International journal of medical research and review” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, may cause acne-like skin eruptions.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
34 citations
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February 1999 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil boosts enzymes that help hair growth.
January 2017 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Oral minoxidil effectively reduces hair shedding in women with chronic telogen effluvium.
23 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
3 citations
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil for hair loss, with few reporting complications.
January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” 2.2% minoxidil gel effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair density and thickness in people with hair loss.
13 citations
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
January 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Minoxidil, a hair growth stimulant, is effective in treating hair loss and new formulas like nanoemulsion and nanocarrier systems have improved its delivery.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “PubMed” November 1981 in “InPharma” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair.
December 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The new minoxidil formula speeds up hair growth effectively.