October 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” Photobiomodulation therapy shows promise in treating various health conditions by using specific light wavelengths.
March 2022 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Methotrexate with steroids is slightly more effective than azathioprine with steroids for treating severe alopecia areata.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.
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August 2019 in “The journal of sexual medicine” Testosterone treatment effectively causes male physical development in transgender male adolescents but may lead to side effects like acne, higher BMI and blood pressure, lower good cholesterol, and decreased bone density.
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November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil increases hair weight and count temporarily in men with hair loss.
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January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
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December 2013 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Niosomes improve minoxidil skin penetration for hair loss treatment.
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August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
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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.
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Minoxidil foam enters hair follicles and skin for hair growth.
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
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June 2020 in “BMC Ophthalmology” Minoxidil can cause a rare eye condition, but it was successfully treated with oral Eplerenone in one case.
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
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October 2013 in “Journal of The Saudi Pharmaceutical Society” Minoxidil-loaded NLC gel shows potential for effective alopecia treatment.
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December 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
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February 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
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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.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Multiphoton microscopy is a promising tool for detailed skin imaging and could improve patient care if its challenges are addressed.
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January 1993 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil needs activation to work, and minoxidil sulfate helps with hair growth and blood pressure.
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December 1992 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil decreases LH expression, while hydralazine has mixed effects on prolyl and lysyl hydroxylase activities.
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October 1989 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil's effectiveness decreases as vehicle evaporates; concentration and thermodynamic activity matter.
35 citations
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December 1979 in “Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology” These drugs raise prostaglandin-like material in dog blood, possibly causing blood vessel widening.
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July 2018 in “American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology” Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
34 citations
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February 1992 in “Naunyn-schmiedebergs Archives of Pharmacology” Tedisamil and glibenclamide affect cromakalim and minoxidil sulphate differently in rat aorta.
33 citations
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
31 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
29 citations
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Journal” Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.