October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” A 5% minoxidil spray could effectively treat male baldness with fewer side effects and better patient comfort.
55 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by penetrating skin, with ethanol-containing formulas working best.
32 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Iontophoresis improves minoxidil delivery for alopecia treatment.
22 citations
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March 2020 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
121 citations
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March 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.
65 citations
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
11 citations
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride increases hair growth, prolongs hair cycle, and lowers dihydrotestosterone levels.
9 citations
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January 2007 in “Endocrine Practice” A woman's male-like symptoms and high testosterone were due to ovarian hilus-cell hyperplasia, which improved after surgery.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Cureus” Minoxidil can cause severe body swelling and fluid buildup, which improves after stopping the drug and using diuretics.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Lower vaspin levels in the blood may indicate a better response to fertility treatment in women with PCOS.
May 2023 in “Bali Medical Journal” Higher sebum levels are linked to more severe male baldness.
773 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The secretions of mesenchymal stem cells could be used for healing without using the cells themselves.
19 citations
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March 1990 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.
15 citations
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August 2008 in “Toxicology Letters” High doses of minoxidil can harm marmoset hearts and kidneys, possibly affecting humans similarly.
195 citations
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Dutasteride and finasteride may reduce sperm count and volume but don't affect movement or shape; effects are reversible after stopping.
9 citations
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June 2014 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” Blood AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS than in those with other similar conditions.
81 citations
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February 1997 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by activating PGHS-1.
43 citations
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May 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
38 citations
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January 2011 in “Endocrine Journal” Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.
30 citations
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August 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.
24 citations
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May 1982 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” These drugs cause hair growth without affecting testosterone or adrenal hormones.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Steroids” Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
5 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vertex baldness has higher DHT levels than frontal baldness, but testosterone and PSA levels are similar.
17 citations
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May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “Scientific Reports” Stress is likely causing hair loss in Formosan macaques.
31 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Regenerative Medicine” PRP treatment can safely boost hormone levels in some IVF patients with low ovarian reserve.
130 citations
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August 2020 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Nanoparticles can improve skin drug delivery but have challenges like toxicity and stability that need more research.