September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fermented mackerel oil was found to promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals and increasing cell growth.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 23 citations
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March 2017 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Butin is effective in treating vitiligo in mice.
December 2022 in “Experimental and Clinical Physiology and Biochemistry” A lotion with 5% minoxidil boosts the immune response in guinea pigs.
11 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Use lower concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide to reduce steroid-induced scalp atrophy.
May 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Both Betasalic ointment and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating Alopecia Areata.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Dutasteride and minoxidil helped regrow hair in a woman with breast cancer.
24 citations
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May 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment planning for trichostasis spinulosa.
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair-coating shampoos dye better initially, but hair-oxidation shampoos keep color longer and may damage hair more.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science”
22 citations
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November 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A mix of 5-aminolevulinic acid and iron ion can speed up hair growth.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) effectively treated both alopecia areata and verruca vulgaris.
The combination of ADSC secretome and minoxidil was most effective for hair growth in people with hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
7 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss can cause mild excessive hair growth, usually appearing within the first 3 months, but it can be managed by adjusting the dose or removing the unwanted hair, with most people not needing to stop the treatment.
17 citations
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July 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in rats.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 5% ET-02 is a more effective and safe treatment for hair loss than current options.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” DDAIP-HCl significantly increases minoxidil absorption into the skin.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” A new method effectively stains hair samples for study without losing hair sections.
September 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Thicker minoxidil solutions work better and need less frequent application.
May 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The studies identified key factors and potential treatments for skin and hair disorders.
September 1995 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Antiyeast treatments work better for seborrheic dermatitis than steroids, and other findings include increased skin bacteria under plastic wrap, a nasal cell defect in Staphylococcus aureus carriers, quick resolution of certain skin reactions, high rubber latex allergy in spina bifida patients, and glyceryl monopentadecanoate's effectiveness for male hair loss.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
July 2016 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Espumil foam base allows easy preparation of skin medications for hairy areas.
61 citations
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July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
Red ginseng extract (GS-E3D) may promote hair growth and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil can significantly improve hair growth in children with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.