19 citations
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December 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause scalp comedones and acne.
19 citations
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October 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review proposes a new approach for categorizing and diagnosing unruly hair forms, building on previous literature and clinical experience, without presenting new clinical results.
138 citations
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
29 citations
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August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
17 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can lower blood pressure in some people.
55 citations
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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.
52 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
80 citations
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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.
78 citations
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that 1% minoxidil topical solution led to terminal hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia areata, though it was only cosmetically acceptable in less than half of those cases.
126 citations
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October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report verifies isotretinoin's significant efficacy in treating severe acne over the past year in the U.S., highlighting the need for careful patient selection and monitoring due to potential side effects.