June 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments work, but Minoxidil 0.5% MMP® is better for certain scalp areas and less advanced hair loss.
Minoxidil sulfate, delivered through iontophoresis, can be used to treat hair loss.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters” MXD@CP could be a promising new topical treatment for hair loss.
January 2026 in “European Journal of Therapeutics” Topical dapsone may effectively treat lichen planopilaris in the beard, especially for those who can't tolerate standard treatments.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
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January 2005 in “PubMed” RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
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January 2023 Nano-sized molybdenum may help treat hair loss and works well with minoxidil.
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet” 10 citations
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July 2014 in “Annals of Saudi Medicine” A 30-year-old man with rare skin conditions improved with antibiotics and surgery, hinting at a link to rosacea.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Chemistry” A new accurate and cost-effective method was developed to measure Minoxidil in different forms.
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Both rosemary extract and 2% ketoconazole lotions effectively treat seborrheic dermatitis and improve quality of life.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Ivermectin 1% cream effectively reduces visible and invisible symptoms of rosacea.
June 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” Clove oil may help hair growth like minoxidil, but more human tests are needed.
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March 1991 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic skin reactions, especially in long-term users.
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April 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology” Minoxidil might cause eye issues, so early detection is important.
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August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Borneol Essential Oil could be a natural and safe acne treatment.
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January 2022 in “Advances in animal and veterinary sciences” Ketoconazole cream effectively treats fungal skin infections in cats.
January 2016 in “Çağdaş tıp dergisi” Topical 1% pimecrolimus effectively treated alopecia areata.
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August 2021 in “International journal of cosmetic science (Print)” Using piroctone olamine on the scalp helps reduce hair loss and improves scalp health.
September 2025 in “Al-Nahrain Journal of Science” Aloe vera-based zinc oxide nanoparticles can kill bacteria but may harm human cells at high doses.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
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March 2010 in “Chinese medical journal/Chinese Medical Journal” Malassezia infection may cause refractory acne, and antifungal treatments can help.
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January 2020 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” 2% Minoxidil effectively improves eyebrow hair growth and thickness.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.
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January 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil is safe and effective for treating early male pattern baldness.