51 citations
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October 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause unwanted hair growth and other side effects.
November 2021 in “Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Science” Oral Minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness.
2 citations
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October 2020 in “The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology” The herbal mix (Biochanin A, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, and Ginseng Extracts) and the 3% Minoxidil solution are equally effective in treating hair loss, but the herbal mix has fewer side effects.
4 citations
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January 1989 Using topical minoxidil before and after hair transplant surgery helps improve hair growth.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair thickness and length in children with a hair disorder called Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Sublingual minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in transgender individuals on testosterone therapy.
February 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil may help nails grow faster and stronger.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating hair loss in men.
8 citations
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June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Women pay more for the same 5% minoxidil foam than men, but prices for liquid solutions are similar.
28 citations
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May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Minoxidil was the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in rats compared to Aminexil or Kerium.
June 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Minoxidil and botulinum toxin are equally effective for treating female hair loss.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
February 2024 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” The new minoxidil and salicylic acid hydrogel improves alopecia treatment.
August 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Oral minoxidil may help with pediatric hair disorders but has notable side effects.
26 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” The nanoemulsion with garlic oil, apple cider vinegar, and minoxidil could effectively treat alopecia areata.
Minoxidil overdose can cause serious side effects, and users should be educated on its safe use.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Adjusting minoxidil dosage may be safer than using bicalutamide for hair loss in women.
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.
April 2026 in “Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences” Nifedipine cream promotes more hair growth than minoxidil.
May 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding microneedling to minoxidil treatment doesn't improve hair growth in women.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The conclusion is that treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can prevent baldness progression and improve hair density, but more research is needed on other therapies.
August 2023 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Color changes in Minoxidil hair products do not affect their effectiveness.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Minoxidil may help facial hair grow, but more research is needed.
36 citations
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June 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil and anthralin together can improve hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients who didn't respond to individual treatments.
40 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil didn't significantly increase hair growth in minipigs.
August 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
28 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Combining electrodynamic microneedle with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in Chinese men.