June 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dutasteride is the most studied alternative drug for androgenetic alopecia, but more high-quality research is needed.
March 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats alopecia but can cause side effects like excess hair growth and fluid retention.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children's alopecia areata.
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
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June 2016 in “Equine Veterinary Education” The document concludes that using the right diagnostic methods and careful sample handling is crucial for accurately diagnosing horse skin diseases.
Metformin shows promise for treating skin conditions, but more research is needed.
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January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Certain skin rashes can indicate COVID-19 severity, with chilblains-like rashes linked to milder cases and livedoid patterns to more severe cases.
January 2026 in “Medicina” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin disorders effectively and safely.
May 1987 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Topical minoxidil may slow hair loss but often doesn't lead to satisfactory hair regrowth and requires ongoing treatment.
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March 1988 in “PubMed” September 1989 in “Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin” Topical minoxidil is not very effective for baldness.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” 5 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair in some people.
1 citations
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May 1990 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
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March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
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January 1989 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for treating hair loss.
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April 1990 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with better results in women.
November 1981 in “InPharma” Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair.
Topical minoxidil can help regrow hair in people with common baldness.
3 citations
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November 1983 in “BMJ” 2 citations
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April 1984 in “BMJ” April 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Oral and topical minoxidil are similarly effective for hair growth, but oral may work better on the top of the head.
Minoxidil sulfate, delivered through iontophoresis, can be used to treat hair loss.
April 2023 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya” Oral Minoxidil may be better for hair growth than topical, but its long-term safety is unclear.
2 citations
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March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair or slow down hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
67 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.
October 2024 in “Más dermatología” Few people stick with topical minoxidil due to side effects, so alternatives and strategies are needed.
17 citations
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March 1985 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” 1% topical minoxidil helped some hair regrow, but only one person had noticeable results.