27 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Therapy” New test predicts if hair loss treatment will work.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” A dog fully recovered from minoxidil poisoning after receiving treatment.
November 2025 in “ACS Nano” The microreactor effectively fights antibiotic-resistant infections and promotes tissue healing.
43 citations
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January 1977 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil is mostly safe, but high doses can cause electrolyte imbalances and heart issues in dogs.
March 2016 in “Aktualʹnì pitannâ farmacevtičnoï ì medičnoï nauki ta praktiki” The shampoo with minoxidil maintains its consistency well and spreads evenly on the scalp.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) safely boosts fat production in skin cells and may help treat dry skin and reduce inflammation.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Polyamidoamine dendrimers can change the strength and direction of electroosmotic flow through the skin, affecting drug delivery.
Liposomes with minoxidil and PEP penetrate skin slowly but reach deeper layers than foam.
6 citations
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October 2012 in “PubMed” The combined treatment of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride is more effective in improving hair loss than 3% minoxidil alone, with similar side effects.
2 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical 5% minoxidil is safe and effective for treating hair loss in Korean men.
January 2026 in “New Journal of Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles improve hair loss treatment by enhancing delivery and reducing irritation.
December 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology” Mannan oligosaccharides improve raccoon dogs' fur quality and overall health.
Osteopathic manipulation therapy might help treat dementia caused by finasteride.
January 2008 in “한국미용학회지” Certain enzymes and a growth factor were higher in mice treated with minoxidil or a peppermint and rosemary oil mix, which may be good indicators of hair growth.
Optimized liposomes can improve drug delivery and effectiveness.
April 2024 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” SRD5A2 methylation in blood can predict how well someone will respond to finasteride treatment.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
September 2017 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Cosmetics” AMPD is a better and less damaging alternative to ammonium hydroxide for hair bleaching.
32 citations
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April 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Nanostructured lipid carriers improve minoxidil delivery for hair loss treatment.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” A new growth medium doubles Malassezia restricta yield by using artificial sebum.
18 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dental Research” Msx2 is essential for proper enamel formation by preventing abnormal cell transformation.
12 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” MK-5108 is safe and shows potential against tumors, especially alone.
August 2008 in “European Neuropsychopharmacology” RY-023, a specific drug, can improve early stage memory learning without affecting general activity in rats, but it's less effective for later learning stages and doesn't impact memory recall.
13 citations
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February 2018 in “Bio-medical Materials and Engineering” Minoxidil inside tiny particles can deliver more drug to hair follicles, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
68 citations
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil activates hair growth by being sulfated by P-PST in the human liver.
April 2025 in “ACS Applied Nano Materials” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenetic alopecia.
12 citations
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December 2009 in “Neuroscience” GABAergic steroid precursors reduce ethanol withdrawal symptoms in certain mice.