3 citations
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June 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment can stimulate hair growth in hairless puppies if applied early.
3 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Using 3% topical minoxidil can help women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil is safe and effective for treating early male pattern baldness.
3 citations
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil for hair loss, with few reporting complications.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Combining compound glycyrrhizin with minoxidil is more effective for alopecia areata than minoxidil alone.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” A specific enzyme that activates the hair growth medication minoxidil when applied to the skin was identified.
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
2 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using too much minoxidil foam can cause a rare movement disorder with facial twitching, but symptoms go away when the correct dose is used.
2 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil 5% solution quickly improves hair growth and density with minimal side effects.
2 citations
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March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair or slow down hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
2 citations
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November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution helps regrow hair in men with hair loss, with most improvement seen at 12 months and effects lasting over 30 months.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Women's minoxidil products cost more and are less effective than men's.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series” Minoxidil is more effective than Latanoprost for treating patchy alopecia areata.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “PubMed” Patients generally have positive attitudes towards using topical Minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both 5% spironolactone and 5% minoxidil together is safe and more effective for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Current drug safety” Topical minoxidil can rarely cause pleural effusion if ingested.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Taking oral vitamin D and applying topical minoxidil together can better treat female pattern hair loss than using either treatment alone.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Using minoxidil for hair loss might cause sudden vision loss, so use it with caution and monitor closely.
1 citations
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August 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
1 citations
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February 2019 in “PubMed” Minoxidil is effective in treating various types of hair loss and can improve quality of life, with combination therapies showing increased effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Adding finasteride to minoxidil solution for hair loss treatment didn't show extra benefits, just increased cost and fear of side effects.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Eastern Journal Of Medicine” Topical minoxidil can cause serious heart issues in children.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher minoxidil dose helps hair growth in non-responders without side effects.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata patients after 3 months.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” Topical Minoxidil 5% is as effective as the combination treatment for hair loss.
1 citations
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May 2014 in “European Journal of Inflammation” A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Adenosine led to higher patient satisfaction than minoxidil for hair loss treatment.