13 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil works better when applied on a damp scalp than a dry one.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, works better and has fewer side effects when put into tiny particles called transethosomes, especially those containing oleic acid.
1 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman on immunosuppressants developed two rare scalp conditions, which improved with specific treatments.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for the heart.
9 citations
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October 2021 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Mupirocin nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel is safe and effective for healing burn wounds.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two lotions used day and night may be a good alternative to minoxidil for hair loss, with better cosmetic effects and tolerance.
15 citations
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September 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Roxithromycin, an antibiotic, can increase hair growth and might be used as a treatment for hair loss.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” Eucalyptol and oleic acid in nanoemulsions improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” June 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Oral tofacitinib is more effective than oral minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
3 citations
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil is safe and effective for treating early male pattern baldness.
October 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Bimekizumab effectively treated a man's chronic beard hair loss.
November 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Combining triamcinolone microinjections with minoxidil improves hair growth in women more than minoxidil alone.
36 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” The combination therapy significantly improved Riehl’s melanosis in patients without serious side effects.
A rapid screening method using trichoscopy and clinical data can improve diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The hydrogel with neem and tridax extracts effectively treats seborrheic dermatitis.
33 citations
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Effervescent formulations may improve minoxidil delivery, increasing effectiveness and reducing applications needed.
23 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib and oral minoxidil together effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata patients.
Myo-inositol is effective for treating PCOS-related skin issues like acne and hirsutism.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Calcipotriol cream reduced skin thickening and itching in a rare nipple condition.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Combining minoxidil with MS injections leads to better hair regrowth in men.
20 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New psoriasis treatments are effective but come with side effects and risks.
March 2025 in “BioNanoScience” The new minoxidil hydrogel improves delivery and is safe for treating hair loss.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral terbinafine is more effective than griseofulvin for treating certain scalp infections in children.
January 2015 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, followed by excimer light therapy, and then topical minoxidil. The scalp responds better to treatment than the beard area.
26 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
December 2022 in “Experimental and Clinical Physiology and Biochemistry” A lotion with 5% minoxidil boosts the immune response in guinea pigs.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Side effects of drugs annual” The document concludes that various dermatological treatments and drugs can cause skin reactions and side effects.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” Tacalcitol cream effectively and safely treated a rare skin condition called Lichen Spinulosus in two cases.