Minoxidil: Update on Its Clinical Role

January 1993 in “ PubMed ”

R Savin, Andrew V. Atton

TLDR Minoxidil was crucial in advancing scientific research and treatments for hair loss.

The document discussed how minoxidil played a pivotal role in legitimizing research into common baldness, shifting the field away from unscientific claims and towards serious scientific inquiry. It was described as the first generation of hair-growing agents, paving the way for future advancements in treatments for hair loss. The hope was that subsequent developments would significantly advance the effectiveness of hair restoration therapies.

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23 citations , April 1991 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Minoxidil solution can cause skin irritation and allergies in some users.

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166 citations , November 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

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25 citations , June 1990 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

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53 citations , May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatology”

Minoxidil speeds up hair growth in rats without prolonging growth phase.

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70 citations , April 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

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30 citations , April 1990 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics”

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8 citations , April 1990 in “PubMed”

Minoxidil helps hair growth by prolonging cell division in skin cells.

research Sulfation of Minoxidil in Keratinocytes and Hair Follicles

19 citations , October 1989 in “PubMed”

Minoxidil helps hair growth by being sulfated in hair follicles.

research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture

121 citations , March 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.

research Patch Testing Procedures in Patients Suffering from Suspected Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Minoxidil

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Topical minoxidil does not increase skin blood flow.

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research Topical Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

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research Topical Minoxidil Sensitization in Androgenic Alopecia

14 citations , July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis”

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research Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Baldness: Effects of Discontinuation of Treatment

57 citations , July 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Stopping minoxidil treatment resumes balding; continuous use needed for results.

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

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

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research Hypertrichosis and Congenital Anomalies Associated With Maternal Use of Minoxidil

36 citations , March 1987 in “Pediatrics”

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research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatment Results with Topical Minoxidil

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research Androgenetic Alopecia Treated With Topical Minoxidil

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

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research Use of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness

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

Minoxidil effectively regrows hair in male pattern baldness.

research Long-Term Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Baldness

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

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research Topical Minoxidil in Early Androgenetic Alopecia

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

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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”

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research Immunohistochemical Characterization of the Cellular Infiltrate in Severe Alopecia Areata Before and After Minoxidil Treatment

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research Topical Minoxidil Does Not Act as an Antiandrogen in the Flank Organ of the Golden Syrian Hamster

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research Hair Follicle Biology and Topical Minoxidil: Possible Mechanisms of Action

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research Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata, Including 3-Year Follow-Up

34 citations , January 1987 in “Dermatology”

Topical minoxidil effectively and safely treats extensive alopecia areata but doesn't change its course.

research Biochemical Mechanisms by Which Minoxidil Sulfate Influences Mammalian Cells

13 citations , January 1987 in “Dermatology”

Minoxidil sulfate relaxes blood vessels by increasing potassium permeability.

research Topical Tretinoin for Hair Growth Promotion

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research The Stumptailed Macaque as a Model for Baldness: Effects of Minoxidil

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research Minoxidil: Right Atrial Cardiac Pathology in Animals and Humans

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research Classification of the Types of Androgenetic Alopecia (Common Baldness) Occurring in the Female Sex

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Common baldness, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia, is caused by a combination of genetic factors and hormones called androgens.

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