55 citations,
February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
55 citations,
October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
54 citations,
May 1977 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Minoxidil helps lower high blood pressure in kids, but can cause fluid retention and hair growth.
52 citations,
March 1979 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil can cause heart muscle damage in dogs.
47 citations,
November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
45 citations,
January 1981 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
41 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness and prevents hair loss.
40 citations,
January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Finasteride effectively reduces hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome or idiopathic hirsutism.
38 citations,
February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Severe vertex pattern hair loss may indicate a higher risk for artery plaque buildup.
35 citations,
August 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Fibroblasts, cells usually linked to tissue repair, also help regenerate various organs and their ability decreases with age. Turning adult fibroblasts back to a younger state could be a new treatment approach.
35 citations,
July 1981 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
34 citations,
August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
34 citations,
January 1977 in “American Journal of Cardiology” 32 citations,
November 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can help treat skin conditions like acne and excessive hair in women when used carefully.
31 citations,
April 2019 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” β-blockers can cause skin problems like psoriasis and vitiligo, and doctors should tell patients about these risks.
31 citations,
October 2018 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that CD90 is not a specific marker for fibroblast subtypes and better methods are needed to identify them.
30 citations,
May 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
28 citations,
November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Vegetarian Indian women with PCOS have higher inflammation levels than non-vegetarians.
28 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry” Minoxidil mixed with β-cyclodextrin improves solubility and gradual release.
28 citations,
January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
27 citations,
July 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth and skin improvement in aesthetic surgery.
27 citations,
November 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The conclusion is that androgenetic alopecia and senescent alopecia have unique gene changes, suggesting different causes and potential treatments for these hair loss types.
26 citations,
March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
25 citations,
December 2001 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Potassium channel openers show promise for treating heart disease and other conditions, but more research is needed to fully understand their effects and safety.
24 citations,
May 2021 in “Nature Communications” Cavity macrophages gather on organ surfaces but don't really invade or help repair the organs after injury.
24 citations,
November 1974 in “Scottish medical journal” Diabetes often causes various skin problems and complications.
23 citations,
June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.
23 citations,
January 2016 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.
23 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
21 citations,
October 1978 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”