48 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Contact sensitizers like DCP and SADBE are the most effective treatments for alopecia areata.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes round patches of hair loss, especially in children.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Hypertrichosis involves excessive hair growth and needs careful diagnosis and treatment, considering its psychological effects.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Good nutrition is crucial for healthy hair and can help with hair loss without medication.
9 citations
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November 2023 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Minoxidil improves hair loss in breast cancer patients on CDK4/6-inhibitor therapy.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Safe treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone can help manage hair loss in breast cancer patients without increasing cancer risk.
December 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” Poor hair health increases stress and motivates scalp care, while visible hair changes drive care behaviors more than scalp condition.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.
100 citations
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March 1973 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.
56 citations
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August 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Minoxidil may protect nerves and improve hair quality during paclitaxel treatment.
23 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Ethosomal minoxidil improves hair growth by penetrating deeper into skin and shortening hair cycle.
20 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth, especially with more indeterminate hairs.
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March 1984 in “BMJ” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia, but more research needed.
11 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Chemical Education” Minoxidil detects nitrite in water, creating a simple, cheap test.
8 citations
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December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil helped regrow eyebrows in women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
5 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil absorption in skin is slowed by cleansing, depends on how long it stays on the skin, and is not much affected by reapplication.
January 2025 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Oral minoxidil boosts hair growth and reduces shedding in androgenetic alopecia.
December 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The new minoxidil formula speeds up hair growth effectively.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil response testing helps predict hair growth success.
180 citations
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure with few side effects.
44 citations
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October 1989 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil's effectiveness decreases as vehicle evaporates; concentration and thermodynamic activity matter.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Minoxidil can treat hair loss with topical, oral, and sublingual options, offering personalized choices.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Niosomal minoxidil, when applied topically, increases hair count more than conventional minoxidil solution.
192 citations
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March 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
142 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
138 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
109 citations
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July 1984 in “Circulation” Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
100 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
90 citations
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May 1972 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Minoxidil quickly leaves blood, turns into urine metabolites, and has lasting blood pressure-lowering effects.