10 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Herbal preparation effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss.
April 2026 in “Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences” Nifedipine cream promotes more hair growth than minoxidil.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil may help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in telogen effluvium.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FOL100 lotion is safe and effective for increasing hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
49 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Applying 2% tofacitinib cream helped some children with severe hair loss grow back hair.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Global journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” A new hair loss treatment was created using minoxidil and tretinoin in stable niosomes, which effectively released the drugs over time.
August 2024 in “Bioimpacts” Kopexil is an effective and safe hair growth treatment.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
50 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics” New finasteride solution effectively reduces baldness-causing hormone, potentially with fewer side effects.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.
November 2006 in “Yafteh” The herbal drug worked faster than Minoxidil for treating telogen effluvium.
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3 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Minoxidil was the most effective treatment for hair regrowth in rats compared to Aminexil or Kerium.
5 citations
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July 2007 in “PubMed” Combining oral prednisolone and topical minoxidil effectively reduces hair loss and promotes regrowth in alopecia areata.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Using isotretinoin gel and minoxidil solution together effectively regrows hair in most people with patchy hair loss.
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most people using minoxidil for hair loss probably won't see significant improvement.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Using Cetirizine 1% cream daily can significantly improve hair growth and thickness in men with hair loss, and it's safe to use.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The new 5% minoxidil formulation without propylene glycol effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects and better user satisfaction.
104 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
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36 citations
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March 1989 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child used a hair growth lotion for hair loss, but it caused excessive hair growth on his face and neck instead.
October 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Topical metformin gel is as effective and safe as steroids for treating alopecia areata.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” Using Minoxidil 2% solution with a botanical hair solution twice daily can significantly improve hair growth and quality in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss, boosting self-confidence and attractiveness.
48 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Tofacitinib 2% ointment helped hair regrow in 3 out of 10 patients with alopecia areata, but caused side effects like scalp irritation and raised cholesterol in some.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Middle Eastern men with early baldness, with better results in younger patients and certain types of baldness.
December 2021 in “Razrabotka i registraciâ lekarstvennyh sredstv” The gel form of substance Y is the most effective for treating hair loss.