7 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.
9 citations
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November 2023 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Minoxidil improves hair loss in breast cancer patients on CDK4/6-inhibitor therapy.
9 citations
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic skin reactions, especially in long-term users.
Minoxidil sulfate, delivered through iontophoresis, can be used to treat hair loss.
Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.
24 citations
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The minoxidil-finasteride combination is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
23 citations
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April 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution can cause skin irritation and allergies in some users.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Minoxidil alone is as effective as the combination but has fewer side effects.
8 citations
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April 1990 in “PubMed” Minoxidil helps hair growth by prolonging cell division in skin cells.
May 2025 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Minoxidil can cause life-threatening heart complications, so careful monitoring is essential.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-dose oral minoxidil often causes excess hair growth but doesn't significantly affect quality of life.
46 citations
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April 1977 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.
July 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Minoxidil may help with hair loss caused by cancer treatments.
2 citations
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September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused hair to grow in unintended areas, like a tail, in a young girl.
January 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Minoxidil, a hair growth stimulant, is effective in treating hair loss and new formulas like nanoemulsion and nanocarrier systems have improved its delivery.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth when topical treatments failed.
1 citations
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May 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
13 citations
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January 1988 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some patients using Minoxidil for baldness developed allergic skin reactions.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Minoxidil is effective for hair regrowth, and its benefits outweigh the risk of extra hair growth.
June 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil showed promise for early male pattern baldness.
August 2024 in “Bioimpacts” Kopexil is an effective and safe hair growth treatment.
October 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The combination treatment didn't work better than minoxidil alone and caused more menstrual issues.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Combining minoxidil with other treatments like platelet-rich plasma or finasteride increases hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Медицинский совет” Minoxidil effectively treats early-stage androgenic alopecia with visible results in 4-6 months and minimal side effects.
26 citations
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June 1988 in “PubMed” 3% topical minoxidil is ineffective for severe chronic alopecia areata.
73 citations
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November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
March 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international”