January 2024 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” PRP therapy is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
25 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” Combining PRP and mesotherapy effectively improved hair density and scalp health in a patient with severe hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Researchers developed a quick and reliable method to test for betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol in ointments and drugs.
A 5% pomegranate peel water extract optimally enhances hair growth.
January 2019 in “Analytical Science and Technology” About 21% of tested hair loss supplements contained illegal synthetic drugs.
20 citations
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September 1987 in “The Lancet”
Ganoderma lucidum extract promotes hair growth in bald rats, with higher doses producing better results, similar to the effects of Minoxidil 2%.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil with Korean red ginseng improves hair density and thickness more than minoxidil alone.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles effectively promote hair regrowth and are safe for use.
5 citations
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June 2010 in “Universitas Psychologica” Progesterone helps protect against stress-related memory and behavior issues in rats.
Exosome therapy is the most effective for hair growth, but it's experimental and expensive.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Maslinic acid from olive extracts promotes hair growth like minoxidil.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new treatment using probiotic microneedles shows promise for promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation in androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2021 Platelet-rich fibrin matrix improves tissue regeneration better than platelet-rich plasma.
January 2025 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” The gel may help hair regrow faster and improve skin after hair removal.
February 2026 in “Trends in Sciences” i-PRF-derived exosomes can effectively promote hair growth and improve hair health in androgenetic alopecia.
9 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The L-U mixture promotes hair growth as effectively as minoxidil.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Rosemary-based gel with metformin may effectively treat hair loss like minoxidil.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Combining fractional photothermolysis with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using a mix of finasteride and minoxidil can significantly regrow hair in men with pattern baldness.
49 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using the drugs AMD3100 and Tacrolimus together greatly improves skin healing and hair growth after a deep skin cut by increasing stem cells in the wound.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Hospital pharmacy” Using a strong allergy medicine too often on the scalp can cause swelling and inflammation.
30 citations
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April 1990 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.
The combined treatment of Finasteride and Doxazosin affects prostate tissue by reducing cell growth and altering hormone levels.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
January 2008 in “xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference” July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is dangerous for cats and dogs.