March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss, with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
25 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Herbal products might promote hair growth with fewer side effects, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
January 2026 in “Revista Colombiana de Ciencias Químico Farmacéuticas” Combining Minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair growth but may cause side effects.
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October 1978 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” April 2023 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya” Oral Minoxidil may be better for hair growth than topical, but its long-term safety is unclear.
January 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Both oral and topical minoxidil effectively regrow hair in men with similar results.
10% minoxidil improves frontal hair count more than 5% but has more side effects.
January 1987 in “Chronica Dermatologica” 26 citations
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January 2005 in “PubMed” RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical steroids help Erosive Lichen Planus, finasteride with birth control aids Female Pattern Hair Loss, young age helps Occupational Hand Eczema prognosis, quitting smoking is key for Diffuse Dermal Angiomatosis, and a 3-site Botulinum Toxin A injection is effective for glabellar wrinkles.
3 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2020 in “Veterinary world/Veterinary World” The natural topical treatment improved rabbits' skin and hair condition.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical cetirizine with microneedling effectively promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery for alopecia treatment.
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The 2% minoxidil solution is safe and effective for treating male pattern baldness.
27 citations
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October 1991 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” Flutamide effectively reduces hair growth in women with hirsutism and improves acne and seborrhea without side effects.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil is the main over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with other options like finasteride, latanoprost, retinoic acid, antioxidants, biotin, nutraceuticals, and platelet-rich plasma therapy also showing promise.
December 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Improved diagnosis and affordable topical treatments are essential for managing alopecia areata in India.
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January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” The new minoxidil gel may improve hair loss treatment by staying on the scalp longer and penetrating better.
October 2007 in “Inpharma Weekly”
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January 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Using a special laser and skin medication together successfully cleared a skin condition in a pregnant woman.
64 citations
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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” A combination of desogestrel and ethinyl oestradiol effectively reduces hair growth in hirsute women.
January 2010 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” The combination of minoxidil and betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than minoxidil alone.
September 2008 in “Evidencia actualizacion en la práctica ambulatoria” Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are the best treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
24 citations
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February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” The kitten's skin condition improved significantly after 4 weeks of treatment.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Combining minoxidil and plant extracts improved hair growth in a boy with a rare genetic disorder.