February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB - Relatórios de Pesquisa” PRP is more effective than Minoxidil for reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry” A new accurate and cost-effective method was developed to measure Minoxidil in different forms.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new minoxidil hydrogel is a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, with similar effectiveness and less skin irritation.
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March 2015 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” A new method accurately measures minoxidil and aminexil in drugs.
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth.
November 2006 in “Yafteh” The herbal drug worked faster than Minoxidil for treating telogen effluvium.
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April 2010 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” Minoxidil, a common alopecia medication, might cause eye changes due to its properties and lack of tissue selectivity.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” Oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth, but switching to topical minoxidil may prevent this side effect.
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November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Minoxidil sulfate significantly improved hair growth in mice.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with low dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in men with hair loss, with slightly higher satisfaction at the higher minoxidil dose.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Combining fractional photothermolysis with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
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March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Oral minoxidil may be a better treatment for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
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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.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic skin reactions, especially in long-term users.
Compounded topical minoxidil works better and is more tolerated than over-the-counter minoxidil for treating hair loss in Black women.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Adding PRP to minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Medicine in Drug Discovery” The study developed a method to detect minoxidil and its sulfate form, found that minoxidil sulfate is temperature-sensitive, and identified a way to potentially increase its stability for hair loss treatment.
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September 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Liver enzyme helps minoxidil work better for blood vessel relaxation.
April 2022 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Using both topical minoxidil and oral biotin together significantly boosts hair growth and density.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil helps hair grow by opening specific channels in hair follicles.
Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss with good tolerance.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth but has associated risks.
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.
26 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
February 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low-dose oral minoxidil can help improve hair and eyebrow growth in people with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” No conclusive evidence links topical minoxidil to heart rhythm issues.
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April 1984 in “BMJ”