28 citations
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January 1996 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study observed that minoxidil specifically increased DNA synthesis in hair follicle cells, suggesting its distinct mechanism of action in promoting hair growth compared to cyclosporin, which showed no direct proliferative effect on these cells.
46 citations
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April 1977 in “Southern Medical Journal” In this study, five women with minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis achieved complete hair removal using a calcium thioglycolate depilatory agent, with minimal or no skin irritation.
9 citations
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September 1947 in “Archives of dermatology and syphilology” This article reviews historical approaches to electrolysis for permanent hair removal and suggests improvements in equipment, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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February 2013 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” A 6-year-old boy developed excessive hair growth after taking diazoxide for low blood sugar.
26 citations
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April 1977 in “PubMed” This report notes that five women experiencing hypertrichosis as a side effect of minoxidil had successful hair removal using a calcium thioglycolate depilatory agent.