July 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” This study found that topical niosomal minoxidil significantly increased hair count and patient satisfaction compared to conventional minoxidil in men with androgenetic alopecia.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that topical minoxidil could effectively accelerate nail growth in both healthy individuals and those with nail disorders, though the regimen might differ across these groups.
In this study, topical sildenafil citrate was found to improve hair regeneration in a rat model of androgenic alopecia, showing superior long-term effects compared to minoxidil, including increased hair follicle numbers and epidermal thickness.
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
This study in adult male albino rats reported that human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells were more effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth for androgenic alopecia, observing superior outcomes in hair follicle metrics.