49 citations
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October 1994 in “Annals of Oncology” Minoxidil not effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
25 citations
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May 1986 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” In this study, 53% of patients with male pattern baldness experienced significant hair growth with one year of topical minoxidil, while 95% rated its effectiveness as moderate or excellent.
54 citations
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February 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that 5% topical minoxidil solution led to greater hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata patients compared to 1% minoxidil, although most regrowth was not cosmetically acceptable.
16 citations
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January 1986 in “Dermatology” In this study, 1% minoxidil lotion led to good results in 18% of male patients with androgenetic alopecia, but only 6% maintained regrowth one year after stopping treatment.
20 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report discusses the potential of minoxidil for treating hair loss, spurred by early findings of hair regrowth in some patients, but emphasizes the need for further research to establish its safety and efficacy.
55 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that 32% of patients with hereditary male pattern baldness experienced cosmetically acceptable hair growth after applying topical minoxidil twice daily, with no serious side effects reported.
52 citations
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.