54 citations
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February 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Higher minoxidil concentration (5%) works better for severe hair loss, with most patients seeing regrowth in 48-60 weeks.
16 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, but maintaining the growth after stopping treatment is inconsistent.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata patients after 3 months.
A man got an allergic skin reaction after using a 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, suggesting it's important to check the ingredients of such solutions.
1 citations
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July 2016 in “PubMed” Once-daily 5% minoxidil foam and twice-daily 2% minoxidil solution are similarly effective and safe for female pattern hair loss.
58 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil use in children may cause heart issues.
14 citations
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April 1987 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil can promote hair growth in men with hereditary hair loss, with no serious side effects.
Mesotherapy is more effective and preferred for female hair loss than topical minoxidil.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Combining minoxidil with phototherapy improves vitiligo treatment better than phototherapy alone.
11 citations
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December 2011 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil solution effectively treats hair loss in men and women.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Veterinary dermatology” A cat developed a skin lesion from a topical solution, which healed with minoxidil treatment.
78 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.
67 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.
39 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
32 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.
28 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil may help hair growth after transplant surgery.
26 citations
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June 1988 in “PubMed” 3% topical minoxidil is ineffective for severe chronic alopecia areata.
17 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
16 citations
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January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
13 citations
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January 1991 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in people with monilethrix without side effects.
12 citations
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August 2017 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Lecithin-based microparticles can deliver minoxidil for hair growth effectively with less skin irritation.
12 citations
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February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil increased small openings in blood vessel walls near growing hair in rats.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Topical minoxidil might potentially cause vision problems, but more research is needed.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Using minoxidil for hair loss might cause sudden vision loss, so use it with caution and monitor closely.
1 citations
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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” The combination of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride improved hair regrowth in a man with advanced hair loss.
1 citations
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January 1991 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil doesn't change scalp oil production.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A man got a skin allergy from using a hair growth product called minoxidil.
August 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical minoxidil for hair growth in men.
11 citations
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September 1988 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Topical minoxidil can help some men regrow hair, but results vary and may decline after a year.
Topical minoxidil often causes side effects like scalp irritation, but most users continue treatment.