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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
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April 2017 in “Scholar Science Journals - International Journal of Biomedical Research” Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis flower extract may be a safer and more effective alternative to traditional diabetes drugs.
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August 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.
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