Drugs Affecting Hair Growth

January 1990

Ervin Novak

hair growth cycles hair follicles X-ray irradiation dermal papilla androgen testosterone 5-alpha-reductase dihydrotestosterone androgenic alopecia hair transplantation DHT baldness hair transplant

Studysummary This article reviews various discoveries about hair follicle cycles, androgenic alopecia, and the role of dihydrotestosterone, emphasizing the effectiveness of hair transplantation and reports no new findings.

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research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia

7 citations , November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy”

This article reviews the potential of topical minoxidil to cosmetically thicken hair in some individuals with male pattern hair loss, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Safety and Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

67 citations , March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that both 2% and 3% minoxidil resulted in a significant increase in hair counts for participants with androgenetic alopecia over 12 months.

research Action of Topical Minoxidil in the Bald Stump-Tailed Macaque

78 citations , March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil promotes hair growth but stops working when discontinued.

research Effect of Minoxidil on Pre- and Postconfluent Keratinocytes

22 citations , March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil prolongs cell life, slows aging, and may produce longer hairs.

research Dose-Response Study of Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Alopecia

24 citations , March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that 1% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions resulted in clinically noticeable hair growth compared to lower doses or placebo in men with male pattern baldness.

research Dose-Response Study of Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Baldness

58 citations , July 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Lowest effective minoxidil concentration is 1%, but 2% works better for male pattern baldness.

research Review: Topical Minoxidil for Male Pattern Baldness

25 citations , May 1986 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences”

In this study, 53% of patients with male pattern baldness experienced significant hair growth with one year of topical minoxidil, while 95% rated its effectiveness as moderate or excellent.

research Topical Minoxidil in Early Male Pattern Baldness

138 citations , August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.

research Cyclic Dynamics of Hair Follicles and the Effect of Minoxidil on the Bald Scalps of Stumptailed Macaques

54 citations , June 1985 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology”

This abstract does not provide specific findings or results.

research Topically Applied Minoxidil in Baldness

26 citations , March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.

research Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Hereditary Androgenetic Alopecia

55 citations , February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that 32% of patients with hereditary male pattern baldness experienced cosmetically acceptable hair growth after applying topical minoxidil twice daily, with no serious side effects reported.

research Percutaneous Absorption of Minoxidil in Humans

52 citations , February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.

research In Vitro Suppression of Human Lymphocyte Activity by Minoxidil

17 citations , January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, minoxidil was found to suppress the activity of normal human T-lymphocytes in vitro, though the physiological relevance of this effect remains uncertain.

research Topical Minoxidil for Hair Regrowth

80 citations , September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, 5% topical minoxidil was observed to promote hair regrowth in some patients with androgenic alopecia, while no regrowth was noted in patients with alopecia areata.

Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography

research Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography

137 citations , May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.

research Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture

63 citations , January 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.

research Effect of Minoxidil on Cultured Keratinocytes

72 citations , December 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.

research Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata

56 citations , August 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata safely.

research Considerations on Hair Research and Hair Growth

7 citations , January 1981 in “Springer eBooks”

The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.

research Alopecia

22 citations , June 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

The document concludes that correct diagnosis of alopecia types is crucial, scalp biopsies are important, and more research is needed.

research Testosterone Metabolism in the Skin

74 citations , November 1975 in “Archives of dermatology”

This review discusses testosterone metabolism in human skin and its role in androgenetic skin disorders, suggesting that temporary increases in dihydrotestosterone may lead to these conditions.

research Growth of the Hair

521 citations , January 1954 in “Physiological Reviews”

Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.