59 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PRP may be more effective and satisfying for hair regrowth than minoxidil, with similar safety.
February 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil 0.25 mg with spironolactone 25 mg reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
March 2023 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” Both new minoxidil formulations effectively stimulated hair growth.
August 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
17 citations
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October 2013 in “F1000Research” A 2-year-old boy grew excessive hair after using minoxidil for hair loss, but it improved when the treatment stopped.
9 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Minoxidil helps hair growth by increasing blood flow and stimulating hair follicles.
10% minoxidil improves frontal hair count more than 5% but has more side effects.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Low-dose oral minoxidil increases hair density and thickness in people with hair loss.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata patients after 3 months.
August 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil may work for hair loss by reducing androgen sensitivity and altering hormone-related enzymes.
September 2025 in “The Professional Medical Journal” Oral minoxidil is safe and effective for increasing hair thickness in men with hair loss.
January 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss in middle-aged men.
1 citations
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September 2002 in “PubMed” Minoxidil helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss in women with androgenic alopecia.
9 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil 3% lotion is effective and safe for increasing beard hair count.
May 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” July 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”
40 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
13 citations
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in younger patients with small balding areas.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
6 citations
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May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Addressing concerns about side effects, cost, and long-term use could improve minoxidil treatment adherence.
9 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for hair growth in alopecia patients.
January 2009 in “Gynäkologische Endokrinologie” Minoxidil solution can effectively treat hair thinning in women.
1 citations
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March 1990 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” 2% topical minoxidil can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth in male pattern baldness.
24 citations
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Minoxidil can cause unwanted hair growth, so personalized care and support are important.
53 citations
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May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil speeds up hair growth in rats without prolonging growth phase.
24 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.