10 citations
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April 2015 in “PubMed” Rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% both effectively increase hair count in people with androgenetic alopecia, but rosemary oil causes less scalp itching.
18 citations
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June 2004 in “Mycoses” Two patients with a rare scalp fungus in Poland were successfully treated with griseofulvin and ciclopirox.
2 citations
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May 1989 in “JAMA” Minoxidil can help hair growth but may not always look cosmetically good.
November 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” Combining 5% spironolactone and 5% minoxidil is safe and more effective for treating hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences” The natural shampoo with plant extracts works well like commercial ones but needs more testing.
1 citations
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May 1989 in “JAMA” Minoxidil can help hair growth but may not always look cosmetically good.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanostructured delivery systems could potentially improve hair loss treatment by targeting drugs to hair follicles, reducing side effects and dosage, but the best size, charge, and materials for these systems need further investigation.
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.
15 citations
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January 1989 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” The topical formula with sidr leaves and roasted candlenut extracts significantly boosts hair growth for alopecia.
23 citations
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April 2018 in “PubMed” Topical finasteride reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in men and women.
4 citations
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December 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” Topical Minoxidil 5% works as well as the combination treatment for hair loss.
Nepenthes kampotiana extract can potentially prevent hair loss and could be an effective treatment for common baldness.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical cetirizine may help increase hair length in male pattern baldness and could be an alternative to minoxidil with fewer side effects.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” Pomegranate peel shampoo can prevent hair loss and promote hair growth safely.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness, except for minoxidil, which works but stops working if you stop using it.
2 citations
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October 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Minoxidil may help reduce early hair loss after a hair transplant.
June 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” Herbal shampoo with Neem, Tulsi, and Aloe vera is effective and safe for dandruff.
2 citations
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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” Finasteride, a hair loss treatment, works better and is more stable when delivered through specially prepared gels, leading to increased hair growth.
April 2026 in “Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences” Nifedipine cream promotes more hair growth than minoxidil.
16 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, but maintaining the growth after stopping treatment is inconsistent.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” Topical Minoxidil 5% is as effective as the combination treatment for hair loss.
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.
March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health for all hair types.
April 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” Bromelain in shampoo is a safe and effective anti-dandruff treatment that improves hair health and shine.
6 citations
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November 1999 in “Mycoses” A man in Japan got better from a scalp fungal infection using terbinafine.
December 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
7 citations
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September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 1 mg/day of low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for treating female hair loss.
Both 5% minoxidil solution and milky lotion effectively and safely treat male hair loss, with the lotion being a good alternative for those sensitive to certain ingredients.