11 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
January 2002 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Melatonin affects fur growth timing in chinchillas.
November 2025 in “Toxicology Communications” Minoxidil is very toxic to pets, especially cats.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” Minoxidil tablets with 6% croscarmellose sodium dissolve quickly and work well.
December 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” The cat's skin condition improved with treatment, but underlying health issues must be addressed.
Sublingual minoxidil increases hair thickness in men with hair loss.
34 citations
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February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
August 2025 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” A new topical finasteride formulation effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Annales pharmaceutiques françaises” The document concludes that a new method for measuring Minoxidil and Finasteride in hair regrowth solution is better because it considers separation theory and the properties of the ingredients. The mix of Methanol and water and the pH level greatly impact the measurement time and clarity.
71 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
September 2025 in “Animals” Organic trace minerals can temporarily improve cat hair health and reduce hair loss.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” A pomade with peppermint oil and minoxidil can effectively promote hair growth, with the best formulation having a balanced texture and stability.
September 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Cardiology” Minoxidil exposure can cause heart failure in cats.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.
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July 1995 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Minoxidil can harm dog's heart.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Chitosan microparticles improve minoxidil sulphate delivery, potentially reducing daily applications.
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October 2012 in “PubMed” The combined treatment of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride is more effective in improving hair loss than 3% minoxidil alone, with similar side effects.
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December 2015 in “Acta Veterinaria Brasilica” A chinchilla got ringworm from stress and contact with dog-related items.
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January 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” The new finasteride delivery system using chitosan-based nanoniosomes shows promise for prostate cancer prevention.
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January 1987 in “Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica” Certain chelators lighten mink skin and hair, increase skin elasticity, and disrupt hair growth without affecting fur quality.
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December 2008 in “The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Zinc methionylglycinate improves dog hair and zinc levels better than zinc sulfate.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is dangerous for cats and dogs.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can be toxic to pets, especially cats, and public awareness is low.
6 citations
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new device, IVL-PPF Microsphere®, was created to deliver a hair loss drug for up to 3 months with one injection, potentially replacing daily pills.
1 citations
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March 2015 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” A new method accurately measures minoxidil and aminexil in drugs.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Methionine intake changes tooth germ development in newborn rats.
January 2022 in “Wiadomości lekarskie (Warsaw Poland)” MSM reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in male mice.
Finasteride reduces prostate size and DHT in male mastomys but not in females.