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Comparative Study of Topical Sildenafil 2% and Topical Minoxidil 5% for Male Androgenic Alopecia Treatment

research Comparative study between the Efficacy of Topical Sildenafil 2% and Topical Minoxidil 5% in the Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia

April 2025 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal”

Minoxidil is the most common treatment for male hair loss, but sildenafil shows promise as an alternative.

research Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Sildenafil Citrate Solution in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

January 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Arts”

Topical sildenafil 1.0% may help increase hair count in female pattern hair loss.

research Comparative study between the efficacy of topical sildenafil and topical minoxidil in the treatment of male androgenic alopecia

October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine”

Both sildenafil and minoxidil effectively treat male hair loss, but impact hair differently.

research Comparative study between the efficacy and safety of topical sildenafil citrate solution and topical minoxidil 5%in the treatment of female pattern hair loss .

November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)”

Topical minoxidil 5% is better for treating female pattern hair loss than topical sildenafil 1%.

research Determination of the sildenafil effect on alopecia areata in childhood: An open‐pilot comparison study

12 citations , January 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Topical 1% sildenafil is not recommended for treating alopecia areata in children.

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community Why Viagra promotes hair growth like oral minoxidil

in Minoxidil 84 upvotes 3 years ago

How oral minoxidil and topical sildenafil (similar to Viagra) are used for hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp, and potential side effects of combining these treatments with other drugs.

community L-Arginine and other vasodilators

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 5 years ago

L-Arginine and other vasodilators are discussed for hair health, with L-Arginine being less effective than topical treatments like Minoxidil. Topical sildenafil or Cialis are suggested as potentially effective treatments for hair regrowth.

community Novel effect of sildenafil (cialis) on hair growth

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 3 years ago

Sildenafil (Viagra) shows potential for hair growth by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulating perifollicular vessel formation. Users discuss the possibility of using Cialis (tadalafil) similarly, noting its benefits and side effects.

community How to mix Viagra for topical application?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about experimenting with topical Viagra or Cialis for hair loss, including methods for dissolving the tablets. The user is also using herbal oil massages and considering using Ethanol/Propylene Glycol for better dissolution.

community One year off fin/min and I regret it

in Update 419 upvotes 10 months ago

The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage side effects while maintaining hair.

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