research Human hair follicles contain two forms of ATP‐ sensitive potassium channels, only one of which is sensitive to minoxidil 102 citations , February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
research Novel and established potassium channel openers stimulate hair growth in vitromodes of action in hair follicles.: implications for their January 2005 Potassium channel openers like minoxidil boost hair growth.
research Studies on the efficacy of methyl esters of n-alkyl fatty acids as penetration enhancers 3 citations , September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.