32 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery for alopecia treatment.
Minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
4 citations
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March 1988 in “PubMed”
January 2025 in “JAAD International” Bicalutamide added no extra benefit over minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.
January 2026 in “Mendeley Data” January 2026 in “Mendeley Data” April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenic alopecia.
16 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of inclusion phenomena and macrocyclic chemistry” Minoxidil mixed with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water can improve hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil rejuvenates hair follicles and reduces aging signs in male pattern baldness.
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.
June 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Minoxidil and botulinum toxin are equally effective for treating female hair loss.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Low-dose Minoxidil combined with Spironolactone helps reduce hair loss and improve hair density in women, with some mild side effects.
86 citations
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July 1990 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in a woman with short anagen syndrome.
27 citations
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August 1984 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology” Minoxidil and a solvent mixture can prevent hair loss caused by chemotherapy in mice.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
15 citations
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January 2000 in “Japanese Heart Journal” A man developed heart problems after using a baldness treatment for 4 months, suggesting that people with heart issues should avoid this treatment.
25 citations
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May 1986 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Minoxidil helps hair growth and boosts self-esteem in balding men.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil might help with hair loss during chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” January 2026 in “Mendeley Data”
53 citations
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January 1993 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil needs activation to work, and minoxidil sulfate helps with hair growth and blood pressure.
April 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The combination of finasteride and minoxidil is as safe and effective as minoxidil alone for improving hair growth in men.
March 2026 in “Mendeley Data” 15 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” High-dose oral minoxidil in children can cause increased hair growth, especially on the face.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Oral minoxidil 1 mg is effective and safe for female hair loss, with less shedding but more hair growth on the body.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in women.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss in men.