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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
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January 2009 in “Eclética Química” Scientists developed a cheaper, but slower, method to measure minoxidil in hair loss treatments with high accuracy.
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June 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Minoxidil improved rat skin flap survival but was less effective than surgical methods.
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October 2002 in “BJUI” Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
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October 2009 in “Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Buxus wallichiana extract improves hair growth and has antioxidant properties, with oral use more effective than topical.
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August 2019 in “Turkish Journal of Chemistry” Researchers made minoxidil efficiently using cobalt ferrite nanoparticles as a reusable catalyst.
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Niosomes can effectively deliver Superoxide Dismutase to hair follicles, potentially helping prevent hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
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April 2025 in “Romanian Journal of Ophthalmology” Minoxidil might cause eye issues, so early detection is important.
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December 2022 in “̒Ulūm-i dārūyī” The new wound dressing with minoxidil and dexamethasone could speed up healing and reduce scarring in rats.
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August 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Topical minoxidil helped an 8-year-old boy with a genetic hair disorder grow hair.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma or 5% minoxidil can increase hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia, but minoxidil might be slightly better.
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October 2015 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best way to make a topical treatment for hair loss is to mix Saw Palmetto extract with 48% ethanol at the end of making the lotion.
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March 2015 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” A new method accurately measures minoxidil and aminexil in drugs.
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January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
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July 2011 in “Climacteric” Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Combining Emblica officinalis with minoxidil significantly boosts hair growth.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Low-dose oral minoxidil is more effective and convenient for treating male pattern baldness than topical minoxidil.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The method accurately measures Minoxidil in drugs and is reliable for routine use.
November 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Limelight (CB-EVs) safely promotes hair growth.
October 2025 in “Asian Journal of Oral Health and Allied Sciences” Autologous growth factor concentrate therapy shows promise for treating early-stage hair loss safely and effectively.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Scientific Reports” The plant-based hair serum is a promising and safe alternative to minoxidil for hair regrowth.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Minoxidil can help regrow hair in people with alopecia areata.
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September 2023 in “Journal of microbiology and biotechnology” A type of collagen helps hair grow by boosting cell growth and activating a specific hair growth pathway.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The formulated gel is a promising treatment for alopecia areata.
July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” The gel combining minoxidil and Aloe vera could be an effective, non-irritating treatment for hair loss.
June 2023 in “Journal of chemical metrology” A new method found unlisted drugs in two popular hair serums, posing a health risk.