92 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
52 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are treatments for hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Crystal Growth & Design”
40 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” Eucalyptol and oleic acid in nanoemulsions improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining oral minoxidil with JAK inhibitors helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Minoxidil is more effective than biotin for increasing nail growth rate.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata patients after 3 months.
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 2006 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” Lipo-minoxidil increases VEGF expression more than regular minoxidil.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth, especially in a 5% solution, but requires continuous use.
3 citations
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March 2012 in “Arab Journal of Urology” Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
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.
January 2023 in “Anais do Congresso Brasileiro Interdisciplinar em Ciência e Tecnologia.” Optimizing the method improved minoxidil measurement accuracy and efficiency.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth, so personalized care and support are important.
17 citations
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April 1972 in “PubMed” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and spreads throughout the body in normal rats.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research” Oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth in men with hair loss, but caution is needed for older or heart-risk patients.
September 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” MMP® with minoxidil may improve hair growth in chronic telogen effluvium.
1 citations
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May 1987 in “The Lancet” Topical minoxidil may help hair growth by improving blood flow to hair follicles.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
8 citations
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May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” UV light does not significantly affect minoxidil's ability to treat male pattern baldness.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
22 citations
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May 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Minoxidil improves quality of life for women with hair loss.
November 2019 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Oral minoxidil helps treat hair loss and has reversible side effects.
37 citations
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March 1986 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” 1% minoxidil didn't improve hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair thickness and length in children with a hair disorder called Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
January 2017 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 60% of women who didn't respond to 5% minoxidil for hair loss showed significant improvement with a 15% minoxidil solution.
2 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution used on the scalp did not lower blood pressure in patients without hypertension.
7 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil may help hair regrowth in alopecia areata by affecting T-cells.