research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
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research Prevention of Temporal Alopecia Following Rhytidectomy: The Prophylactic Use of Minoxidil. a Study of 60 Patients
Using minoxidil before and after facelift surgery can effectively prevent temporary hair loss without causing other complications.
research Randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of oral minoxidil 1.25 mg versus 2.5 mg versus topical 5% minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia
Both oral and topical minoxidil effectively regrow hair in men with similar results.
research Topical minoxidil effectiveness in enhancing facial aesthetics: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Low-dose minoxidil effectively enhances facial hair with minimal side effects.
research Oral Finasteride (5 mg and 2 mg) versus Topical Minoxidil 5% in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride 5 mg and topical minoxidil 5% effectively increase hair density in women, with finasteride 5 mg having the highest satisfaction.
research The Effectiveness and Safety of Three Treatment Regimens of Topical Minoxidil 5.0%, Betamethasone 0.064% w/w, and Castor and Jojoba Oils for Alopecia Areata: A Multicenter Cohort Study
Minoxidil with betamethasone is the most effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
research Efficacy of topical minoxidil in enhancing beard growth in a group of transgender assigned female at birth individuals on gender affirming hormone therapy
Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
research The efficacy of the combination of topical minoxidil and oral spironolactone compared with the combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride in women with androgenic alopecia, female and male hair loss patterns: A blinded randomized clinical trial
Both minoxidil-spironolactone and minoxidil-finasteride treatments work for hair loss, but minoxidil-spironolactone is slightly more effective, especially in women.
research Compliance to Topical Minoxidil and Reasons for Discontinuation among Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia
Most patients stop using topical minoxidil due to side effects.
research Minoxidil: mechanisms of action on hair growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Human hair follicles contain two forms of ATP‐ sensitive potassium channels, only one of which is sensitive to minoxidil
One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
research Evaluation of Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in 80% of alopecia patients, but only 18% see cosmetic improvement.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness
Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
research Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Versus Topical Minoxidil (5%) in Combination with Oral Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
PRP with finasteride is better for hair regrowth than minoxidil with finasteride.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography
Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
research Oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss: A review of efficacy and safety
Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
research Successful Therapy of Alopecia Universalis Using a Combination of Systemic Methotrexate and Corticosteroids and Topical 5% Minoxidil
A mix of methotrexate, corticosteroids, and topical minoxidil effectively treated severe total body hair loss, but caused stretch marks and needs long-term monitoring.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Minoxidil Loaded Submicron Emulsion Based Topical Gel for Treatment of Alopecia
The minoxidil gel could be a better treatment for hair loss than traditional forms.
research Scalp acupoint catgut embedding combined with topical 5% minoxidil tincture to improve male androgenetic alopecia: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Combining scalp acupoint catgut embedding with 5% minoxidil may help treat male pattern baldness.
research Use of 5% Topical Minoxidil Application for Telogen Effluvium: An Open‐Label Single‐Arm Clinical Trial
5% topical minoxidil may help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in telogen effluvium.
research The additive value of platelet-rich plasma to topical Minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Combining PRP with Minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than Minoxidil alone.
research A comparative study of microneedling with platelet-rich plasma plus topical minoxidil (5%) and topical minoxidil (5%) alone in androgenetic alopecia
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil improves hair growth more than just minoxidil in men with hair loss.
research Patient‐reported outcomes of topical finasteride/minoxidil treatment for male androgenetic alopecia: A retrospective study using telemedical data
Topical finasteride/minoxidil is effective but not better than oral finasteride for hair loss.
research Topical minoxidil and dietary supplement for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in childhood: a retrospective cohort study
Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Evaluation of Topical Sodium Valproate-Loaded Nano Spanlastics Formulation versus Minoxidil® 5% in The Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Using Transdermal Delivery: A Comparative Study
Topical Valproic acid and 5% Minoxidil both significantly increase hair count in Female Pattern Hair Loss, with similar side effects.
research Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Among Adult Women with Androgenetic Alopecia Using 5% Topical Minoxidil.
Most women with hair loss using 5% topical Minoxidil are satisfied with the treatment, but hair loss still affects their daily habits and social life.
research The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial
Minoxidil and pyrithione zinc combo most effectively increases hair density.
research Topical 2% Minoxidil Solution in Male Pattern Alopecia. The Initial European Experience
The 2% minoxidil solution is safe and effective for treating male pattern baldness.
research Minoxidil improved hair density in an Asian girl with short anagen syndrome: a case report and review of literature
Minoxidil treatment increased hair density in a young Asian girl with short anagen syndrome, but didn't improve hair length or thickness.