September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Rare genetic variants in five specific genes are linked to male-pattern hair loss but only account for a small part of the risk.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Cureus” Cetosomal minoxidil alone and with finasteride is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss treatment.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” More personalized and effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia are needed.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Burns and trauma” Tiny particles from 3D-grown skin cells speed up wound healing by promoting blood vessel growth.
16 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
65 citations,
July 2020 in “Science Advances” Dermal exosomes with miR-218-5p boost hair growth by controlling β-catenin signaling.
26 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil helps treat pattern hair loss in both men and women.
16 citations,
December 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Nickel, cobalt, balsam of Peru, fragrance mix, carba mix, and propylene glycol are common allergens causing scalp contact dermatitis.
59 citations,
May 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” The document concludes that targeting 5α-reductase, the androgen receptor, and hair growth genes, along with using compounds with anti-androgenic properties, could lead to more effective hair loss treatments.
18 citations,
February 2014 in “PubMed” Androgenetic alopecia is a common hair loss condition caused by testosterone effects on hair follicles, leading to thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hair, diagnosed using scalp dermoscopy and treated with topical minoxidil, antiandrogen agents, and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” 
77 citations,
April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Aromatase gene variation may increase female hair loss risk.
155 citations,
December 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss increases with age; alcohol raises risk, more female partners lowers it.
33 citations,
June 1995 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” More ethanol increases minoxidil delivery, but too much lowers efficiency.
