Response to minoxidil in severe alopecia areata correlates with T lymphocyte stimulation

December 1987 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”

Virginia C. Fiedler‐Weiss, Cunera Buys

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research Topical Minoxidil Solution (1% and 5%) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

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

Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.

research Potential mechanisms of minoxidil-induced hair growth in alopecia areata

26 citations , March 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

research Topical minoxidil dose-response effect in alopecia areata

11 citations , February 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology”

research Topical Minoxidil Dose-Response Effect in Alopecia Areata

54 citations , February 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Higher minoxidil concentration (5%) works better for severe hair loss, with most patients seeing regrowth in 48-60 weeks.

research In Vitro Suppression of Human Lymphocyte Activity by Minoxidil

17 citations , January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Minoxidil may help hair growth by stopping immune system attacks on hair follicles.

Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography

research Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography

137 citations , May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.

research Alopecia Areata Treated With Topical Minoxidil

16 citations , April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Topical minoxidil can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, but maintaining the growth after stopping treatment is inconsistent.

research Alopecia Areata Treated With Topical Minoxidil

78 citations , April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Minoxidil can help regrow hair in alopecia areata patients.

research Direct Effects of Minoxidil on Epidermal Cells in Culture

63 citations , January 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.

research Effect of Minoxidil on Cultured Keratinocytes

72 citations , December 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.

research Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

80 citations , October 1983 in “BMJ”

Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in alopecia patients, with 16 having good results and no side effects.

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research Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

1 citations , March 2017 in “PubMed”

research Effectivity of Minoxidil as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata

July 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Minoxidil can effectively treat patchy hair loss by stimulating hair growth.