15 citations
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March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves life quality for women with hair loss.
20 citations
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February 1977 in “Circulation” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and increases heart efficiency, but may raise lung artery pressure in some people.
6 citations
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October 2011 in “Archives de pédiatrie” Minoxidil ingestion can cause severe heart issues and requires careful medical monitoring.
January 2025 in “Revista Vitae” A new method reliably detects minoxidil in hair products, revealing some non-compliance with regulations.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Eclipta prostrata extract may help with memory and diabetes due to its antioxidant and enzyme-inhibiting properties.
4 citations
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December 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
March 2007 in “Journal of hypertension” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension.
December 2023 in “International journal of high dilution research” Melatonin and Lissotriton improved hair quality and increased activity in mice.
5 citations
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January 2011 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” Fermented Cornus officinalis promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry” A new accurate and cost-effective method was developed to measure Minoxidil in different forms.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The study concluded that standardizing Thuja orientalis bark helps in its identification and quality control.
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November 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Calanthe orchids have medicinal potential and contain 265 chemical compounds, but are underexplored.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
20 citations
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February 2015 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of Chromatography B” The new method can measure sleep-related hormones in hair effectively and could help track long-term sleep patterns.
9 citations
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March 1989 in “The BMJ” Adding diltiazem to a beta blocker can cause dangerously slow heart rates.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts may help with cancer, pain, memory loss, and metabolic issues.
109 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of controlled release” New micelle solutions greatly improve skin delivery of certain antifungal drugs.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone safely promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
6 citations
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August 2013 in “한국응용생명화학회지” Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.
June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” A new method accurately measures minoxidil in tablets.
Malva verticillata seed extracts, specifically linoleic acid, can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth by activating a specific pathway in hair cells.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Low-dose oral minoxidil is more effective and convenient for treating male pattern baldness than topical minoxidil.
April 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Menthol boosts the hair growth effects of Phyllanthus niruri gel.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “F&S Reports” Elagolix did not effectively treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
November 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” Combining 5% spironolactone and 5% minoxidil is safe and more effective for treating hair loss.