February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, the researchers developed minoxidil cubosomes using nanotechnology, which improved drug penetration in the skin, showed greater hair growth efficacy, and reduced adverse skin reactions compared to traditional minoxidil solutions.
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April 2022 in “Crystal Growth & Design” 12 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of molecular structure” In this study, researchers created a new molecular salt from minoxidil and 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, finding it superior to raw minoxidil for promoting hair growth in a mouse model, suggesting it may be a promising candidate for treating hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.
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February 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study suggests that the developed PBPK model effectively predicts pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of topical finasteride and minoxidil on the scalp, indicating potential broader applicability for other formulations.
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January 2015 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study suggests that minoxidil may serve as a suitable reference drug for high permeability classification in the Biopharmaceutics Classification System due to its consistent permeability across different intestinal segments and pH levels.
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February 2010 in “CrystEngComm” Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
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January 2004 in “Analytical Sciences X-ray Structure Analysis Online” This structural study reports on the crystal properties of a compound used for treating alopecia, revealing different conformations and nitrogen hybridization in its piperidine rings.
