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June 2022 in “Current drug safety” Topical minoxidil can rarely cause pleural effusion if ingested.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles effectively promote hair regrowth and are safe for use.
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December 2010 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Polygoni mulitiflori Radix water extracts promote hair growth and are safer than minoxidil.
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January 2003 in “Drug Delivery” Minoxidil-containing vesicles improve hair growth.
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Minoxidil sulfate, delivered through iontophoresis, can be used to treat hair loss.
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