25 citations
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November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil didn't increase scalp blood flow for hair growth, but hexyl nicotinate did.
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.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PRP may be more effective and satisfying for hair regrowth than minoxidil, with similar safety.
27 citations
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September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
May 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The multimodal microemulsion with minoxidil, diclofenac, and tea tree oil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
August 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.
August 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil is a primary treatment for hair loss but its exact working method is unknown.
9 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Routine monitoring isn't needed for healthy patients on low-dose oral minoxidil, but is advised for those with kidney issues.
180 citations
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure with few side effects.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
June 2025 in “Indian Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry” A new method accurately measures minoxidil and finasteride in medicines.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in most pediatric patients with mild side effects.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
April 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Oral and topical minoxidil are similarly effective for hair growth, but oral may work better on the top of the head.
3 citations
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil for hair loss, with few reporting complications.
October 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Sublingual minoxidil is safe and well-tolerated for hair loss treatment.
20 citations
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January 1994 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Minoxidil needs specific structure to block lysyl hydroxylase; exploring alternatives may keep benefits without this effect.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in COVID-19-related hair loss with few side effects.
January 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Minoxidil liniment is effective in treating hair loss in women.
58 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil use in children may cause heart issues.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “PubMed” Minoxidil in Espumil foam stays stable for at least 90 days at room temperature.
June 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new hydrogel method improves minoxidil delivery for better hair growth.
July 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil can effectively treat patchy hair loss by stimulating hair growth.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” 2% Minoxidil effectively improves eyebrow hair growth and thickness.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
17 citations
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April 1975 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Minoxidil effectively controls severe high blood pressure in children with few side effects.
April 2025 in “ACS Applied Nano Materials” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Minoxidil in triamino alpha-cyclodextrin promotes hair growth effectively.