72 citations
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December 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.
39 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry” New sensor detects minoxidil accurately and effectively.
56 citations
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January 2007 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Liposomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, making it a promising option for topical use.
38 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Lygodii Spora extract may help treat hair loss by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and promoting hair growth.
34 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Liposome Research” Minoxidil-loaded liposomes effectively deliver to hair follicles, potentially improving hair growth and treating alopecia.
16 citations
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May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
13 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
3 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” Minoxidil, a common alopecia medication, might cause eye changes due to its properties and lack of tissue selectivity.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Topical treatments can deliver active molecules to skin stem cells, potentially helping treat skin and hair disorders, including skin cancers and hair loss.
218 citations
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December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
44 citations
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Black pepper leaf extract contains compounds that can block testosterone effects and promote hair growth.
June 2023 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Emulgel improves skin delivery of various drugs better than traditional methods.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” The new gel for psoriasis is effective, stable, and easy to apply.
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.
59 citations
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride reduces scalp DHT levels, potentially treating male pattern baldness.
47 citations
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Improved hair loss treatment using special particles and surfactants.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
32 citations
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January 2007 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Minoxidil and retinol together help hair grow.
32 citations
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December 2000 in “Phytomedicine” Apple-derived procyanidin B-2 can safely promote hair growth in men.
28 citations
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January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Minoxidil may cause heart changes; use caution and monitor patients with heart conditions.
14 citations
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May 2005 in “Farmaco” A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine” Some vegetables from Northern Thailand show promise for health benefits, including hair loss treatment and antioxidant properties.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Organic Process Research & Development” In 2017, a new method was created to efficiently produce a topical antiandrogen, a compound used to treat excess sebum and acne, with a high yield and purity.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” 5α-Reductase inhibitors do not consistently increase testosterone levels in the blood.
5 citations
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July 2003 in “Drug Development Research” Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” GPIGS peptide increases thick hair growth in balding Japanese men.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The moisturizer with phytol improved skin texture and reduced fine wrinkles better than the moisturizer without it.
December 2023 in “Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry” Stiripentol shows promise as a potential treatment for androgen-related diseases but needs more testing.