June 2023 in “Journal of chemical metrology” A new method found unlisted drugs in two popular hair serums, posing a health risk.
10 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 5% minoxidil solution effectively treated hair loss with good tolerability.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5ARI treatment improves hair growth in older men with minimal side effects.
73 citations
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November 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” KX-826 is safe and effectively increases hair count in men with hair loss.
August 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” 5% minoxidil foam used once daily is as effective as 2% minoxidil solution used twice daily for hair loss in women, but with fewer side effects like itching and dandruff.
December 2025 in “The International Journal of Medical Science and Health Research” Rosemary may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.
15 citations
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April 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” KF19418 promotes hair growth similarly to minoxidil but is not better in live mice.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both brands of biotin and dexpanthenol injections improved hair loss, with Bayer also increasing the ratio of thick to thin hairs.
9 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and stimulating hair follicles.
March 2024 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Low-dose oral minoxidil is being revisited as a promising hair loss treatment.
May 2019 in “Ukraïnsʹkij bìofarmacevtičnij žurnal” The cream-mask and gel-mask with certain plant extracts improved hair growth in rats similar to a common hair growth treatment.
17 citations
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October 2015 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Animal models are crucial for learning about hair loss and finding treatments.
September 2006 in “대한피부과학회지” Using finasteride and minoxidil together improves the frontal hairline best in male hair loss.
Phytotherapy offers a safer alternative for managing hair loss with fewer side effects.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg/day is the most effective treatment for male pattern hair loss.
January 2005 in “Boletín del Instituto de Estudios Giennenses” The test product significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair fall without causing skin issues.
Topical minoxidil increases hair density in androgenetic alopecia but has unclear clinical significance.
March 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective long-term treatments for male hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “JURNAL BIOSAINS” Krokot extract hair tonic is safe and effective for hair growth.
26 citations
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June 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” SLN suspensions work as well as commercial solutions for minoxidil delivery, but are non-corrosive, making them a promising alternative.
1 citations
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November 2013 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Medicated oil from Martynia annua leaves and fruits helps prevent hair loss caused by testosterone in mice.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for hair loss, but more research is needed.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
112 citations
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October 2005 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow hair loss and stimulate regrowth, but won't restore all lost hair or reverse complete baldness.
March 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Ketoconazole shampoo may help reduce hair loss and improve hair health.
145 citations
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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.
January 2018 in “Journal of analytical, bioanalytical and separation techniques”
70 citations
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April 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.