2 citations
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September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused hair to grow in unintended areas, like a tail, in a young girl.
January 2021 in “Medical research archives” The 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol is effective, well-tolerated, and cosmetically acceptable for hair loss.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil successfully treated temporal triangular alopecia.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” The developed glycerosome gel improves minoxidil delivery for better alopecia treatment.
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.
November 2008 in “Central Plains Medical Journal” Combining zinc with 2% minoxidil is effective for long-term treatment of hair loss.
January 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and safe for treating hair loss in men and women.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both 2.5 mg and 5 mg doses of oral minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth in men with hair loss.
April 2015 in “한국고분자학회 학술대회 연구논문 초록집”
53 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil effectively regrows hair in male pattern baldness.
32 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil and caffeine in transfersomes improve hair growth treatment.
14 citations
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July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis” A small percentage of minoxidil users may develop an allergic skin reaction.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
16 citations
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July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The 2% minoxidil solution is safe and effective for treating male pattern baldness.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-dose oral minoxidil often causes excess hair growth but doesn't significantly affect quality of life.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” PRP with topical minoxidil is the most effective treatment for increasing hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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March 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Topical 5% minoxidil is safe and effective for treating hair loss in Korean men.
31 citations
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January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
October 2017 in “World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” Combination therapy with higher concentrations of minoxidil can lead to rapid hair growth in pattern baldness with no significant side effects.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy”
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.
Minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
7 citations
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December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections with 0.5% minoxidil effectively treat female hair loss, increasing hair density and thickness.
January 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The minoxidil emulgel is feasible and may be more effective for treating male pattern baldness.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “PubMed” Using Minoxidil 2% solution with a botanical hair solution twice daily can significantly improve hair growth and quality in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss, boosting self-confidence and attractiveness.
July 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Oral minoxidil effectively boosts hair and nail growth without major side effects.
36 citations
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June 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil and anthralin together can improve hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients who didn't respond to individual treatments.
December 2020 in “Dermatología argentina” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.
5 citations
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is effective and safe for hair regrowth in Middle Eastern men with early baldness, with better results in younger patients and certain types of baldness.