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.
Intradermotherapy with minoxidil is as effective as topical application for treating hair loss.
January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both 2.5 mg and 5 mg doses of oral minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth in men with hair loss.
March 2025 in “BioNanoScience” The new minoxidil hydrogel improves delivery and is safe for treating hair loss.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's hair loss was likely not caused by beta blockers but possibly by stress or other factors.
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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.
April 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Using both minoxidil and biotin together increased hair growth more than using either one alone.
14 citations
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August 2024 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment” Oral minoxidil effectively improves hair regrowth in cancer survivors with late alopecia.
March 2024 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Low-dose oral minoxidil is being revisited as a promising hair loss treatment.
5 citations
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November 1999 in “Medical Hypotheses” Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Initial hair loss severity can affect treatment results for minoxidil and laser therapy.
September 2006 in “대한피부과학회지” Using finasteride and minoxidil together improves the frontal hairline best in male hair loss.
February 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil and PRP both help with hair growth, but Minoxidil has higher satisfaction and fewer side effects.
3 citations
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January 1988 Minoxidil helps hair grow, especially in people with mild hair loss.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Syntax Literate Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia” 5% minoxidil significantly increases hair follicle density.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” PRP-Exo is more effective than minoxidil for hair growth.
18 citations
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January 1976 in “Clinical Science” Minoxidil effectively lowers severe high blood pressure but may cause side effects like increased hair growth.
80 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
Minoxidil alone is as effective as combining it with PRP for treating female pattern hair loss.
19 citations
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December 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause scalp comedones and acne.
April 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Minoxidil microinfusion lowered diastolic blood pressure in patients.
April 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Topical minoxidil 5% effectively improves hair density and width in men with androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Low-dose oral minoxidil is more effective and convenient for treating male pattern baldness than topical minoxidil.