142 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” Minoxidil with caffeine works better for hair loss than minoxidil alone.
January 2022 in “Wiadomości lekarskie (Warsaw Poland)” MSM reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in male mice.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
June 2010 in “Chin J Postgrad Med” Using prednisone, zinc, and minoxidil together effectively treats hair loss with long-term benefits and is safe to use.
August 2023 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Color changes in Minoxidil hair products do not affect their effectiveness.
Using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily can help regrow hair, especially in younger men aged 20-30.
April 2025 in “American Journal of Case Reports” Improper use of minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
7 citations
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November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Minoxidil can help thicken hair in some people with male pattern baldness, especially if used early and continuously.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Niosomal minoxidil, when applied topically, increases hair count more than conventional minoxidil solution.
May 2021 in “medical journal of mashhad university of medical sciences” The mix of 2% flutamide and 5% minoxidil improves hair thickness more than just 5% minoxidil alone in treating hair loss.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The nanogel improves alopecia treatment by enhancing drug retention and targeting.
August 2023 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Microneedling with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than with multivitamins.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Multicomponent crystals in microneedles improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
1 citations
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May 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
July 1995 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cyclosporine starts hair growth faster, while minoxidil makes it last longer.
February 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Topical minoxidil may cause more side effects than currently listed, needing updated safety information.
September 2005 in “Eclética Química” A quick method to measure minoxidil using a light-based titration technique was developed.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil can be toxic to pets, especially cats, and public awareness is low.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life in women, with manageable side effects.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Minoxidil is more effective than biotin for increasing nail growth rate.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Genetic variants affect minoxidil hair loss treatment success.
55 citations
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October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
7 citations
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January 1992 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil binds to hair pigment but doesn't affect hair growth.
November 2008 in “Central Plains Medical Journal” Combining zinc with 2% minoxidil is effective for long-term treatment of hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Javma-journal of The American Veterinary Medical Association” A dog fully recovered from minoxidil poisoning after receiving treatment.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Proper guidance on minoxidil use is crucial for effective results and safety.
July 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Minoxidil may help with hair loss caused by cancer treatments.