2 citations
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September 2022 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” January 2022 in “Voennaâ medicina” This case study describes a successful treatment of androgenetic alopecia in a 34-year-old man through a comprehensive program involving low-dose minoxidil, without finasteride, resulting in significant hair growth improvements.
43 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a topical solution combining 0.25% finasteride with 3% minoxidil significantly improved hair growth, as measured by hair density, diameter, and global assessment, in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to 3% minoxidil alone, over 24 weeks without systemic adverse effects reported.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical and Biological Evaluations” This review examines current and emerging treatments for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, noting no new results, and highlights promising approaches like novel drug combinations and gene therapy.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This case report details two women with female pattern hair loss who experienced severe scalp allergic contact dermatitis from minoxidil, one due to the active ingredient and the other due to the vehicle.
September 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that topical rosemary solution was as effective as Minoxidil 2% in treating alopecia areata on the scalp.
7 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers found that dermoscopy does not provide distinguishing features for diagnosing scalp contact dermatitis from topical minoxidil compared to other causes of severe scalp itching.
This study found that Scalp med®, a solution including minoxidil, significantly improved hair count and thickness in men with androgenetic alopecia after 24 weeks of treatment.
72 citations
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January 2001 in “Drugs” This review discusses current and emerging drug therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, and reports no clinical results; it highlights a need for improved and novel treatments.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews a case of impressive hair regrowth in a man with androgenetic alopecia using a combination of topical minoxidil and tretinoin, but provides no clinical trial results; the authors call for informed consent before recommending this treatment.