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research 3 percent topical minoxidil compared with placebo for the treatment of chronic severe alopecia areata.

26 citations , June 1988 in “PubMed”

This study found that 3 percent topical minoxidil solution was ineffective in treating severe chronic alopecia areata, as it did not produce cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth.

Efficacy and Safety of a New 10% Topical Minoxidil Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Trichoscopic Evaluation

research Efficacy and safety of a new 10% topical minoxidil versus 5% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: a trichoscopic evaluation

14 citations , August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This study found that 5% topical minoxidil was moderately more effective at increasing hair regrowth than 10% minoxidil and placebo in men with androgenetic alopecia.

Treatment of Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata with Topical Diphenylcyclopropenone and 5% Minoxidil: A Clinical and Immunopathologic Evaluation

research Treatment of chronic severe alopecia areata with topical diphenylcyclopropenone and 5% minoxidil: A clinical and immunopathologic evaluation

41 citations , November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that DPCP treatment led to cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in 38% of patients with chronic severe alopecia areata, while adding 5% minoxidil showed no significant clinical benefit.

research Platelet-rich plasma microneedling versus 5% topical minoxidil in the treatment of patterned hair loss

13 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)”

This abstract discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for patterned hair loss but provides no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to determine its effectiveness.

research Efficacy and safety of 5% minoxidil topical foam in male pattern hair loss treatment and patient satisfaction

4 citations , January 2016 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)”

This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a 5% minoxidil topical foam without propylene glycol in men with androgenic alopecia.

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learn Minoxidil

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Minoxidil 2%, 5% and 10% which is better to use? In a randomized trial in men, 5% topical minoxidil produced more hair growth than 2%. There is no approved 10% product and no head-to-head trial showing it beats 5%; higher strengths mainly add irritation and systemic absorption. Approved strengths differ by sex, so check the label for your product.
Minoxidil: the application and its effects counted in months Expect initial shedding in the first month, with visible results typically by three to six months.
From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.

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Is azelaic acid a treatment on its own or does it need supplements? One small randomised trial (26 women) found 5% azelaic acid comparable to 2% minoxidil in female pattern hair loss, and the anti-DHT rationale otherwise rests on in-vitro work — community members generally describe azelaic acid as an add-on to minoxidil or finasteride rather than a standalone treatment.

learn Microneedling

Can microneedling make topical treatments like minoxidil work better? Microneedling can enhance the absorption and effectiveness of minoxidil.

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community 5 month progress on topical fin+min

in Treatment 323 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported significant hair regrowth using a topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with noticeable progress in five months. The treatment is applied once daily, and the user experienced some initial shedding but no side effects.

community 1 Year Topical Min 12.5% + Fin 0.5%

202 upvotes 11 months ago

A 45-year-old male used topical Minoxidil 12.5% and Finasteride 0.5% nightly for a year, with noticeable hair improvement and no side effects. He also used a dermal roller monthly and continued using creatine, attributing his hair's healthier appearance to the treatment.

community 1 mg Finasteride with 0.1% Topical Minoxidil

103 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 27-year-old Indian user reports positive results with no side effects from using 5% Minoxidil with 0.1% Finasteride topically and taking 1mg Finasteride orally daily for hair loss. The user regrets not starting the treatment earlier and notes the appearance of baby hairs along the front hairline.

community Topical Fin & Min, 5 Month Progress

1180 upvotes 10 months ago

Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without side effects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.

community 1 year and 5 months progress oral fin + topical min

331 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared progress on hair regrowth using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller twice a week, with no side effects. Users discussed shedding phases, application methods, and the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.

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