59 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study concluded that oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated alternative to topical minoxidil for healthy patients struggling with application-related compliance issues.
25 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that combining fractional radiofrequency microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil improved hair count and thickness more than minoxidil alone in Chinese men with male pattern hair loss.
8 citations
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October 2015 in “PubMed” Recent Phase III trials reported that once daily 5% minoxidil foam significantly increased hair count in women with female pattern hair loss and was shown to be as effective as twice daily 2% minoxidil solution.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.
November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This review discusses the necessity for hair transplant surgeons to be well-versed in both surgical and medical treatments for various forms of alopecia, and it reports no new results.
30 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses hair transplant techniques for female pattern hair loss and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the benefits of transplants combined with various treatments for improved hair density and styling options.
12 citations
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February 2003 in “PubMed” This review discusses androgenetic alopecia in adolescents, including its prevalence and use of minoxidil topical solution, but provides no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2002 in “PubMed” This study found that using a topical 2% minoxidil solution for 6-12 months may reduce hair loss and improve hair root conditions in some women with androgenic alopecia.
127 citations
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July 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that in women undergoing chemotherapy after breast surgery, topical minoxidil significantly shortened the duration of hair loss compared to a placebo without significant side effects.
36 citations
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January 1991 in “PubMed” In this pilot study, 2% topical Minoxidil showed no benefit in preventing hair loss during chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers, although it was non-toxic.
