22 citations
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September 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle patch effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” A specific enzyme that activates the hair growth medication minoxidil when applied to the skin was identified.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “International journal of general medicine” An 8-year-old boy with a scabies infection was successfully treated with permethrin, antihistamines, and antibiotics.
May 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil effectively treated a boy's congenital triangular alopecia without side effects.
36 citations
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January 1991 in “PubMed” 2% Minoxidil does not prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
5 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser treatment successfully removed unwanted facial hair caused by minoxidil.
January 2006 in “The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” 2.2% minoxidil gel effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
35 citations
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May 2012 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Minoxidil effectively treats female pattern hair loss.
19 citations
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July 1983 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure in kids with kidney issues, but use carefully due to side effects.
Low-dose oral and topical minoxidil are recommended for managing hair loss in transplant patients, with specific doses and precautions.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Topical minoxidil improved hair loss in a patient when used consistently.
37 citations
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March 1986 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” 1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil injections can speed up hair regrowth in non-severe patchy hair loss, but combining it with steroids doesn't improve results.
32 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating enzymes in hair follicles.
26 citations
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” 2% topical minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Gum arabic improves minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, enhancing hair growth.
August 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Albendazole likely caused temporary hair loss in a 25-year-old woman.
50 citations
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Topical finasteride is as effective and safe as minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is easier to use and more satisfying for hair loss treatment but may cause more unwanted hair growth.
September 1994 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil leads to impressive hair growth.
January 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
17 citations
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November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” The treatment is effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, but not for total or universal hair loss.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining microneedling with minoxidil leads to better hair regrowth than using minoxidil alone.
December 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Combining minoxidil with ginsenoside Rg3 and glycyrrhizic acid offers a more effective treatment for androgenic alopecia.
December 2023 in “Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises” The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Upadacitinib is safe and effective for treating alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis in children.
January 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Minoxidil liniment is effective in treating hair loss in women.