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August 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
16 citations
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January 2020 in “Diabetes” A new therapy sped up wound healing and reduced scarring in diabetic rats.
September 2023 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A newspaper article caused a big rise in oral minoxidil prescriptions for hair loss.
September 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Once-daily 5% minoxidil foam increases hair regrowth and density in women with hair loss, but not as effectively as twice-daily 2% minoxidil solution, though it's safer and more convenient.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral and topical minoxidil are equally effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil causes more unwanted hair growth.
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining mometasone furoate cream with adapalene gel is safer and more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than using the cream alone.
January 2007 in “Strait Pharmaceutical Journal” Water-soluble minoxidil effectively promoted hair growth in mice.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth by improving blood vessel function.
26 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is safe and effective for some early male-pattern baldness cases.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Minoxidil with caffeine works better for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for female pattern hair loss, promoting significant hair regrowth.
April 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” New microneedle method improves hair regrowth treatment delivery.
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July 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” The MDR1 C3435T polymorphism does not significantly affect methotrexate response in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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February 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Baricitinib effectively improved both atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata symptoms in a patient.
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical hypotheses” Topical sulfonylurea may reduce excessive hair growth caused by certain medications.
January 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New and repurposed treatments are improving outcomes in dermatology.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DACC-based dressings are more effective than silver-based ones for treating chronic wounds with antimicrobial resistance.
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January 1983 in “PubMed” Minoxidil can regrow hair, but cyproterone acetate doesn't help when used together.
June 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Oral tofacitinib is more effective than oral minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Women's minoxidil products cost more and are less effective than men's.
16 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” A nano-formula of quercetin effectively improves heart health in metabolic syndrome.
20 citations
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August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Some medications for bladder problems can cause memory issues or mood changes, and doctors should monitor these side effects.
October 2019 in “European heart journal” Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” TCM is an effective and safe treatment for primary cicatricial alopecias.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Latanoprost is more effective than minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
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November 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Selumetinib causes fewer and less severe skin issues in children than binimetinib.
January 2026 in “Magazine Portal Bibliotech Digital (Universidad Nacional de Colombia)” Minoxidil and finasteride effectively treat hair loss but may cause side effects; combining them improves results.