7 citations
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
29 citations
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October 1996 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Higher minoxidil doses in dogs cause faster heart rate, lower blood pressure, and heart issues.
March 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil doesn't affect blood pressure in patients taking blood pressure meds.
May 2025 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” High-dose oral minoxidil can improve hair growth but may cause side effects.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
February 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved hair growth in a woman with short anagen syndrome.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 2% minoxidil is more effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
December 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Development” Farmácias de manipulação precisam melhorar o controle de qualidade do Minoxidil.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
December 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is a potential treatment for hair loss.
17 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
19 citations
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December 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause scalp comedones and acne.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
36 citations
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combination of 0.25% finasteride and 3% minoxidil works better than just 3% minoxidil for increasing hair thickness in women.
11 citations
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December 2011 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil solution effectively treats hair loss in men and women.
August 2021 in “Josai University Repository of Academia (Josai University)” The nanoparticles improved minoxidil's skin absorption, making them promising for skin treatments.
12 citations
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January 1988 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth without causing DNA damage.
May 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” Oral minoxidil shows promise for hair growth but needs more research on dosing and side effects.
April 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Ingesting topical minoxidil can cause temporary kidney problems and highlights the importance of clear labeling.
February 2022 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a promising, safe treatment for various hair diseases, improving hair thickness and density, but more research is needed on long-term side effects and treatment duration.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating hair loss, especially in women, with side effects stopping after use ends.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Polymer-korea” Micro-needles with minoxidil may help hair growth.
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.
The new minoxidil gel reduces runoff and improves eyebrow hair growth.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The minoxidil-finasteride combination is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
August 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil might help with hair loss during chemotherapy, but more research is needed.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for the heart in the short term for hair loss patients.