January 2010 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” The combination of minoxidil and betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than minoxidil alone.
17 citations
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April 2002 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil 5% caused skin discoloration in a man using it for hair loss.
67 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The herbal formulation promoted hair growth faster and more effectively than minoxidil in rats.
March 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” The shampoo with minoxidil maintains its consistency well and spreads evenly on the scalp.
14 citations
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Oral minoxidil improves hair density in women with androgenetic alopecia, with mild side effects.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.
36 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Minoxidil solution applied twice daily improved hair growth in patients with Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis due to LIPH gene issues, with mild side effects.
56 citations
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August 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.
October 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil's benefits may decrease after two years of use.
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.
January 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Minoxidil liniment is effective in treating hair loss in women.
28 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil may help hair growth after transplant surgery.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
April 2012 in “KSBB Journal” Minoxidil analogs can be improved for hair growth inhibition by modifying specific parts of their structure.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating hair loss in men.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Combining dutasteride injections with oral minoxidil may improve hair regrowth more than using oral minoxidil alone.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The new minoxidil nanogel may be a better treatment for hair loss.
72 citations
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December 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Curcuma aeruginosa extract combined with minoxidil effectively treats male-pattern baldness.
5 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Use minoxidil correctly and be aware of side effects for best hair loss treatment results.
1 citations
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September 2002 in “PubMed” Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss in women with androgenic alopecia.
32 citations
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June 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride and minoxidil together work best for male hair loss.
January 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Combining fractional CO2 laser with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth in alopecia areata than minoxidil alone.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.
18 citations
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January 1976 in “Clinical Science” Minoxidil effectively lowers severe high blood pressure but may cause side effects like increased hair growth.
Minoxidil can treat female hair loss but may cause side effects.
September 2023 in “International journal of biomedicine” Minoxidil might help treat acne scars by reducing collagen buildup.