5 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair in some people.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.
January 2014 in “Anales Médicos de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC” The treatment effectively promoted hair growth with minimal side effects.
19 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
October 2016 in “International journal of medical research and review” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, may cause acne-like skin eruptions.
March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Topical 3% minoxidil effectively and safely enhances facial hair in transgender men.
May 2008 in “10th European Congress of Endocrinology” Flutamide alone is as effective as the combination with finasteride for treating hirsutism.
January 2026 in “Magazine Portal Bibliotech Digital (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss but may cause side effects; combining them improves results.
15 citations
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August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
50 citations
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” The new topical botanical formulation significantly regrew hair in all five patients without side effects.
127 citations
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June 2006 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes and niosomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
Topical GT20029 effectively promotes hair regrowth and is well-tolerated.
49 citations
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January 1994 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” RU 58841 may treat acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using a mix of finasteride and minoxidil can significantly regrow hair in men with pattern baldness.
138 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
11 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men taking finasteride for hair loss may experience sexual problems like erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive, which can persist even after stopping the medication.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatment increased hair follicle counts and is potentially effective for male hair loss without serious side effects.
November 2013 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie”
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical finasteride may be safer than oral finasteride, but more research is needed.
15 citations
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November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
70 citations
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August 1995 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride reduces hairiness and androgen levels in women with unexplained excessive hair growth.
9 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Topical minoxidil is the most promising treatment for male pattern hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
26 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is safe and effective for some early male-pattern baldness cases.
June 2022 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Finasteride can cause lasting skin lightening in women.
11 citations
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April 2011 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Anionic liposome formulations of finasteride may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
Topical finasteride accumulates in the skin with minimal absorption into the bloodstream.
The new gel with Zinc Oxide nanoparticles and finasteride shows promise for treating hair loss when applied to the skin.