11 citations
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May 2010 in “Journal of the South African Veterinary Association” Mycophenolate mofetil helped reduce steroid use in treating a dog's autoimmune skin disease.
73 citations
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May 2009 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Disrupting the Sox21 gene in mice causes hair loss and regrowth cycles.
January 2020 in “Korean journal of ophthalmology/Korean Journal of Ophthalmology” Minoxidil increases cell layer permeability by reducing tight junction proteins and raising ROS levels.
28 citations
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August 2013 in “Hypertension” Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Development” Hoxc8 gene helps start mammary gland development by controlling specific signals.
32 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating enzymes in hair follicles.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from umbilical cord stem cells help protect hair color and health under stress.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “The FASEB journal” LSD1 and HSP90 help heal skin wounds by changing hair follicle stem cells' metabolism.
17 citations
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June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Human Immunity” Minoxidil helps restore thymus size in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
February 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Chitosan-coated nanocapsules improve minoxidil delivery for better hair regrowth.
75 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
6 citations
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July 2009 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” Combining MSM with MAP significantly promotes hair growth.
10 citations
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October 2016 in “Monoclonal antibodies in immunodiagnosis and immunotherapy” Researchers created specific antibodies that detect a protein important in development and various conditions, and can be used for research and diagnosis.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The method accurately measures Minoxidil in drugs and is reliable for routine use.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is dangerous for cats and dogs.
2 citations
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September 2018 in “JAAD case reports” A rare type of skin cancer with mucosal involvement was partially treated but eventually relapsed.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Excessive scalp massage after using minoxidil can cause hair damage, but reducing massage and using MSC exosomes can help.
28 citations
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September 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Minoxidil nanoparticles can potentially be a more effective treatment for hair growth than current treatments.
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.
April 2026 in “Scientific Reports” MSF-VMDNet accurately segments skin cancer images better than existing methods.
2 citations
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November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
October 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” Axolotl-derived skin scaffolds may help heal wounds better by reducing scarring.
January 2018 in “VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)” Desmosomes are crucial for skin and heart development, and JNK may help regulate them.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
70 citations
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December 2004 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” BMP signaling affects hair color by interacting with the MC-1R pathway.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new dissolving microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
3 citations
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January 2002 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Excessive minoxidil use can damage hair structure.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” SOX10 in hair follicles is linked to inflammation in alopecia areata.
14 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hairless protein reduces Msx2 gene activity, affecting hair follicle development.