October 2024 in “Más dermatología” Few people stick with topical minoxidil due to side effects, so alternatives and strategies are needed.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Both sildenafil and minoxidil effectively treat male hair loss, but impact hair differently.
2 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for pattern hair loss with fewer side effects than oral finasteride.
May 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil effectively treated a boy's congenital triangular alopecia without side effects.
50 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
43 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
14 citations
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April 1987 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil can promote hair growth in men with hereditary hair loss, with no serious side effects.
September 1989 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Topical minoxidil is not very effective for baldness.
March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical 3% minoxidil effectively and safely enhances facial hair in transgender men.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.
67 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.
January 2021 in “Asian Journal of Research in Dermatological Science” 3 citations
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October 2013 The new hydrogel and microemulsion could be better for hair loss treatment than current solutions.
11 citations
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January 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical antiandrogens might treat skin issues like hair growth, balding, and acne, but finding effective treatments without side effects is challenging.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce hair loss in men and women.
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.
11 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil works for 56% of balding men with specific criteria.
April 2021 in “Texila international journal of academic research” Both topical and oral finasteride are equally effective for treating male pattern baldness.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss treatment with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
4 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil may not improve the appearance of balding men, according to a letter in this document.
26 citations
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March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
Topical finasteride effectively treats hair loss with fewer side effects than the oral form.
26 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is safe and effective for some early male-pattern baldness cases.
Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair in people with common baldness.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
41 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
30 citations
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January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical finasteride helps regrow hair and reduce balding without side effects.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “PubMed” The topical solution improved hair density and appearance in men with androgenetic alopecia.
Topical minoxidil increases hair density in androgenetic alopecia but has unclear clinical significance.