15 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.
13 citations
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November 2014 in “Pediatric emergency care” Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart issues; keep away from children and improve packaging.
11 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Chemical Education” Minoxidil detects nitrite in water, creating a simple, cheap test.
10 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
5 citations
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Middle Eastern men with early baldness, with better results in younger patients and certain types of baldness.
4 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using more minoxidil solution can lead to better hair growth, but people often use only half the recommended amount. Education and motivation can improve results.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Archives of dermatological research” Bimatoprost 0.03% is as effective as minoxidil 2% for eyebrow growth.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Minoxidil can treat hair loss with topical, oral, and sublingual options, offering personalized choices.
June 2025 in “Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science” A new method accurately measures minoxidil in tablets.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” A reliable method was created to measure Minoxidil and Finasteride in a solution.
November 2024 in “Cureus” Massive minoxidil ingestion can cause prolonged shock requiring extended supportive care.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Latanoprost is more effective than minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
February 2020 in “Drug Analytical Research” Magistral pharmacies had issues with production quality and dosage accuracy.
20 citations
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September 1987 in “The Lancet”
2 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Minoxidil does not work to inhibit lysyl hydroxylases in newborn mouse lungs.
January 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
74 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Early recognition and a team approach are crucial for managing diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in antiphospholipid syndrome.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child used a hair growth lotion for hair loss, but it caused excessive hair growth on his face and neck instead.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Topical Valproic acid and 5% Minoxidil both significantly increase hair count in Female Pattern Hair Loss, with similar side effects.
December 2023 in “Toxicology communications” Minoxidil overdose caused severe low blood pressure, but the patient recovered with specific treatments.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Sciences” Hemodialysis successfully treated a cat with minoxidil poisoning.
1 citations
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April 1987 in “American Journal of Nursing” Some drugs can cause serious side effects, like hypoglycemia from mix-ups, skin reactions, or depression, and while penicillamine may help rheumatoid arthritis more than auranofin, it has more severe side effects.
Using too much topical minoxidil can cause serious side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure.