September 2024 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” MMP® with minoxidil may improve hair growth in chronic telogen effluvium.
January 2025 in “JAAD International” Bicalutamide added no extra benefit over minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Methylene blue is less effective than normal saline solution for storing hair grafts and may reduce graft survival.
February 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil 0.25 mg with spironolactone 25 mg reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” A specific enzyme that activates the hair growth medication minoxidil when applied to the skin was identified.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” The MPA-ISO cocrystal improved solubility and dissolution rate, while the others did not.
32 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating enzymes in hair follicles.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Low-dose oral minoxidil improves hair loss and quality of life for women, despite mild unwanted hair growth.
86 citations
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September 1977 in “BMJ” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
26 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil solution safely and effectively treats hair loss.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The enzyme myo-inositol oxygenase is not linked to the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining microneedling with minoxidil leads to better hair regrowth than using minoxidil alone.
January 2010 in “대한미용학회지” Polygoni multiflori Radix water extracts promote hair growth in mice.
13 citations
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in people with monilethrix without side effects.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Topical minoxidil can cause tingling or pricking sensations.
26 citations
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March 2020 in “Antioxidants” Microwave-assisted Opuntia humifusa extract protects skin cells from pollution damage.
26 citations
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March 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” 2% topical minoxidil effectively promotes hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
164 citations
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September 2010 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” Nitric oxide helps Solanum nigrum adapt to long-term zinc toxicity by changing root growth and metal balance.
9 citations
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.
September 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Thicker minoxidil solutions work better and need less frequent application.
September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil may be effective for hair loss treatment.
November 2023 in “Journal of plant nutrition and soil science” Boron deficiency in maize affects leaf boron levels and nutrient uptake differently depending on root hair presence and soil type.
4 citations
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June 2013 in “PubMed” Minoxidil in Espumil foam stays stable for at least 90 days at room temperature.
May 2025 in “Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi Fen Dergisi” Minoxidil is compatible with some excipients but not with others, affecting formulation choices.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Dissolving microneedles show promise for treating hair loss but need more research for practical use.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Indian pediatrics/Indian Pediatrics” A toddler who accidentally swallowed hair growth medicine experienced serious heart-related side effects but recovered after hospital treatment.
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December 2023 in “Psychiatry Neurology and Medical Psychology” 6 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of receptor and signal transduction research” Minoxidil increases calcium levels and kills prostate cancer cells independently of calcium.