This systematic review found that topical minoxidil significantly increases nail growth in healthy individuals and patients with nail disorders, showing a promising mean increase in growth rate and clinical response compared to controls, without serious adverse effects reported.
This systematic review found that topical minoxidil may safely enhance nail growth, with significant increases observed in healthy individuals and those with nail disorders, although larger trials are necessary to confirm its long-term efficacy.
July 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study found that oral minoxidil increased the growth rates of nails and hair in healthy adult men, with 2.5mg proving more effective for nails than 1mg, and both doses boosting hair growth, without significant adverse effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” June 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This systematic review found that topical 5% minoxidil significantly increased nail growth in healthy individuals after one month, and showed an 81% clinical response in onychomadesis patients after 12 months, without serious adverse effects, although more extensive trials are needed to confirm long-term outcomes.
