38 citations
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June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PRP shows promise for improving facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hair growth, but more research is needed to standardize its use and understand its effects.
11 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Chemical Education” Minoxidil detects nitrite in water, creating a simple, cheap test.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Strawberry water-extract may boost hair cell metabolism.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” A new method using gentian violet dye makes it easier to see and work with white hair in hair transplant surgeries.
Hair fibers degrade and change color in very basic water.
25 citations
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June 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles effectively deliver water-insoluble drugs to hair follicles, stimulating hair growth without irritating the skin.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Cureus” Dead Sea water and magnetized saline water can protect skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
33 citations
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June 1995 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” More ethanol increases minoxidil delivery, but too much lowers efficiency.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
10 citations
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November 1984 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
5 citations
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March 2016 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” A man experienced life-threatening shock after swallowing hair growth solution.
4 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Cornu cervi pantotrichum pharmacopuncture solution helps mice grow hair by increasing hair follicle cell growth and a growth factor important for hair development.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” New treatments for hair loss show promise but need more testing for effectiveness and safety.
Magnetized saline water hydrogel helps heal pressure ulcers quickly in elderly patients.
April 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences” Adding a water-soluble fatty acid complex to sheep diets improves wool growth by increasing primary hair follicle size and density.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Analytical Letters” The method quickly and accurately measures minoxidil in drugs, comparable to standard techniques.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Researchers successfully transplanted hair follicles in mice, which survived well and helped in wound healing.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
20 citations
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December 1995 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Liposomes can make the antiandrogen RU 58841 more effective for skin application by reducing absorption, increasing skin retention, and targeting sebaceous structures.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “Plant Science” Elevated CO2 can lessen the negative impact of water shortage on soybean roots and affects specific genes.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
2 citations
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November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Herbal extracts like Ficus religiosa may help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation.
November 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Consistent use of natural methods is key for healthy hair and scalp.
44 citations
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October 1989 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil's effectiveness decreases as vehicle evaporates; concentration and thermodynamic activity matter.
43 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Finasteride and minoxidil mix works better for hair growth than minoxidil alone, with similar safety.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Minoxidil in distearyldimethylammonium chloride vesicles significantly promotes hair growth, while minoxidil in microparticles or poloxamer solutions doesn't.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.