32 citations
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
30 citations
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair follicle culture has limits for testing minoxidil's hair growth effects.
18 citations
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March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
81 citations
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February 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil helps lower severe blood pressure and promotes hair growth but can have serious side effects and must be used continuously.
34 citations
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.
23 citations
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
34 citations
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February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
12 citations
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March 2014 in “ISRN Pharmacology (Print)” Minoxidil with tretinoin boosts hair growth most effectively, followed by minoxidil alone, and then ketoconazole.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
88 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
268 citations
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Niosomes improve minoxidil skin delivery for hair loss treatment.
152 citations
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
32 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery for alopecia treatment.
30 citations
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September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.
15 citations
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November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Scientists developed a new method to deliver alopecia treatment directly to hair follicles, which could be a promising treatment for hair loss and other hair diseases.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using a stimulating cream shampoo before applying Minoxidil helps it penetrate hair follicles better, enhancing its hair growth-promoting effect.
32 citations
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April 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Nanostructured lipid carriers improve minoxidil delivery for hair loss treatment.
28 citations
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Minoxidil nanoparticles can potentially be a more effective treatment for hair growth than current treatments.
23 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
11 citations
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September 2008 in “European Journal of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics” Finasteride helps reduce pain and inflammation in animals.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
43 citations
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November 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil 2% effectively treats female hair loss, promoting growth and density.
16 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” SEPA™ enhances the effectiveness of minoxidil in stimulating hair growth, working faster and better than Rogaine® TS, with no significant side effects.
48 citations
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April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.