152 citations
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Adding PRP to minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair loss.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” Minoxidil alone is as effective as the combination but has fewer side effects.
April 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Using both minoxidil and biotin together increased hair growth more than using either one alone.
June 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil showed promise for early male pattern baldness.
May 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” Both Betasalic ointment and 5% minoxidil are effective and safe for treating Alopecia Areata.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” 0.5% minoxidil mesotherapy is more effective and safe for hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia than topical 2% minoxidil.
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November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Minoxidil can help thicken hair in some people with male pattern baldness, especially if used early and continuously.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Topical minoxidil 5% is better for treating female pattern hair loss than topical sildenafil 1%.
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June 1990 in “PubMed” 2% topical minoxidil is safe and reduces hair shedding in Chinese men with male pattern baldness.
The combination of minoxidil, microneedling, and PRP is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
May 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Adding PRP to minoxidil improves hair growth in male pattern baldness.
September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
26 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
26 citations
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December 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” PRP combined with minoxidil is the most effective and safe treatment for male pattern baldness.
June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments work, but Minoxidil 0.5% MMP® is better for certain scalp areas and less advanced hair loss.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.
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March 2014 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil 5% solution significantly improved hair density in a girl with loose anagen hair syndrome over 28 months, with no side effects.
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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.
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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.
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November 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
March 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” 4 citations
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March 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Minoxidil increases nail growth more than biotin.
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.
April 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness.