41 citations
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November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” DPCP helps treat severe hair loss, but 5% minoxidil doesn't add benefits.
11 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesotherapy is not significantly better than minoxidil for treating male hair loss.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil 2% is more effective for female hair loss, but botanicals have fewer side effects.
July 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil may help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in telogen effluvium.
April 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Using both minoxidil and biotin together increased hair growth more than using either one alone.
March 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil works better for hair loss than using 5% minoxidil alone.
219 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
29 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
19 citations
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September 2014 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil foam 5% effectively treats hair loss in both frontal and vertex scalp regions.
18 citations
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January 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
16 citations
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July 1989 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical cyclosporin A doesn't work for alopecia totalis because it doesn't penetrate the skin well.
8 citations
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using 5% topical minoxidil improved and normalized the hair growth in a girl with short anagen hair naevus.
4 citations
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July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.
4 citations
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December 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” Topical Minoxidil 5% works as well as the combination treatment for hair loss.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
1 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both 5% spironolactone and 5% minoxidil together is safe and more effective for treating hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “MVP journal of medical science” Topical Minoxidil 5% is as effective as the combination treatment for hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Combining fractional photothermolysis with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining fractional laser with minoxidil 5% is more effective for treating male hair loss than using minoxidil 5% alone.
October 2018 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Combining 5% minoxidil with PRP is better than PRP alone for treating male hair loss.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.
34 citations
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February 1992 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Finasteride and minoxidil together promote hair growth better than either alone.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
February 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” MK-386 reduces sebum DHT levels.
101 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 5% topical minoxidil can significantly improve hair growth in children with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis.
Monthly PRP therapy is more effective than daily minoxidil for alopecia areata.