22 citations
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May 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
22 citations
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March 2000 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
19 citations
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January 2016 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Sargassum muticum extract and its component apo-9'-fucoxanthinone may help hair growth and treat hair loss.
18 citations
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June 1999 in “Statistical Methods in Medical Research” The document concludes that PK/PD modeling is important for determining the safe and effective dosages of drugs.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
11 citations
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February 2023 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Isoxazole 9 (ISX9) may help regrow hair by activating certain cell signals.
8 citations
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February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Medicinal herbs might treat hair loss by affecting genes and pathways related to lipid and glycerophospholipid metabolism.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” The nanoemulsion with garlic oil, apple cider vinegar, and minoxidil could effectively treat alopecia areata.
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November 1992 in “Current problems in dermatology” Glucocorticoids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs that must be used carefully to avoid serious side effects.
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Rasayan journal of Chemistry” Compounds from the Sansevieria trifasciata plant might be effective for treating hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” A herbal extract can boost hair growth and pigmentation like minoxidil.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biological sciences” Ethosomes are a promising way to deliver drugs through the skin.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Revista Contemporânea” Combining two treatments for hair loss works better than using just one.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Two teenage boys lost hair after taking a drug for growth, which was not a known side effect for kids.
1 citations
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November 2019 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” The herbal mixture RAA promotes hair growth and could be an alternative treatment for hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in Medical Sciences” The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
1 citations
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October 1974 in “Postgraduate medicine” New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.
March 2026 in “Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry” Oral minoxidil can be improved for hair loss treatment with personalized strategies and new technologies.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
November 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” PRP and minoxidil improved hair growth in a young man with no side effects.
March 2025 in “BioNanoScience” The new minoxidil hydrogel improves delivery and is safe for treating hair loss.
May 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology” New, simple, and cost-effective methods can accurately measure Minoxidil in medicines.
February 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Low-dose oral minoxidil can help treat male and female pattern hair loss, especially in those who can't use topical treatments or have heart health issues.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” The herbal oil with Helianthus annuus and Martynia annua seeds promotes significant hair growth.
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October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Personalized treatment plans combining natural and synthetic approaches are important for managing alopecia effectively.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.