August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Treating fat stem cells with low oxygen boosts hair growth cell growth through specific signaling pathways.
May 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document reviews current treatments and unmet needs for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), emphasizing the efficacy and limitations of existing therapies like minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). Minoxidil and finasteride are effective but have compliance and side effect issues, while LLLT is a promising non-invasive option. Combination therapies, such as PRP with microneedling or minoxidil, show better outcomes than monotherapies. The review highlights the need for more personalized and effective treatments, as well as robust clinical trials to establish standardized protocols and address gaps in AGA management.
May 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” April 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study on 400 patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) found a high discontinuation rate of 86.3% for topical minoxidil (TM), primarily due to side effects reported by 46.5% of patients, including scalp itching, facial hair, and increased hair loss. Longer treatment duration (over 1 year) and perceived improvement significantly reduced the likelihood of discontinuation. The study emphasizes the need for patient education on TM's side effects and the importance of using it for at least 12 months to evaluate its efficacy.
November 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” 
January 2022 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
15 citations,
August 2021 in “JAMA Dermatology” 
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
59 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
7 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Genetic variants affect minoxidil hair loss treatment success.
3 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical booster improves hair loss treatment effectiveness.
4 citations,
September 2020 in “Medicine in Drug Discovery” The study developed a method to detect minoxidil and its sulfate form, found that minoxidil sulfate is temperature-sensitive, and identified a way to potentially increase its stability for hair loss treatment.
9 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair enzyme activity predicts minoxidil success in Brazilian women with hair loss.
117 citations,
August 2019 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
8 citations,
May 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
26 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil helps treat pattern hair loss in both men and women.
4 citations,
July 2018 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil does not change the activity of hair follicle enzymes that metabolize it.
5 citations,
April 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Minoxidil base is preferred for hair loss treatment, but minoxidil sulfate may be an alternative for unresponsive patients.
43 citations,
January 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil response testing helps treat hair loss effectively and safely.
20 citations,
July 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sulfotransferase in hair follicles helps predict how well minoxidil works for female hair loss.
27 citations,
May 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” New test predicts if hair loss treatment will work.
29 citations,
August 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
142 citations,
November 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New 5% minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and is safe for use.
123 citations,
February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
32 citations,
January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating enzymes in hair follicles.
