111 citations,
March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” Liposomes could improve how skin care products work but are costly and not very stable.
74 citations,
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
45 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Chitosan microparticles improve minoxidil sulphate delivery, potentially reducing daily applications.
49 citations,
February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP improves hair transplant results in androgenetic alopecia patients.
40 citations,
January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” Eucalyptol and oleic acid in nanoemulsions improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
18 citations,
March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.
February 2025 in “Healthcare” Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
15 citations,
October 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Niosomes are a promising and effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
17 citations,
April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Older women face various skin issues like dryness and thinning, and treatments are available but can have side effects; proper skin care and legal health decisions are important.
77 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
The new minoxidil gel reduces runoff and improves eyebrow hair growth.
45 citations,
June 2008 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively identifies banned substances in hair loss and skin disease cosmetics.
25 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Particle properties affect drug retention and release in minoxidil foams, with lipid nanoparticles having higher loading capacity.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to half of women by age 50 experience significant hair loss, with various types and treatments available.
7 citations,
February 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” Licorice root extract may promote hair growth in female rats.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Minoxidil were effective for hair growth but released the drug more slowly than the amphiphilic derivative.
Essential oils in a nanoemulsion help hair grow better than minoxidil 2% in mice.
14 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Liposomes improve the delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients but face challenges like cost and stability.
January 2012 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
30 citations,
December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” Peppermint oil can effectively promote hair growth without being toxic.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
September 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Minoxidil can help transgender males grow facial hair before starting testosterone therapy.
April 2024 in “Journal of endocrinological investigation” Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
82 citations,
May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that managing androgen excess requires long-term treatment, including hormonal contraceptives and androgen blockers, with follow-up after six months.
30 citations,
January 2000 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
March 2024 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and drug research” Androgenetic alopecia is influenced by various factors and can be treated with medications, procedures, and non-drug methods.
Nanotechnology shows promise for better hair loss treatments but needs more research for safety and effectiveness.
January 2021 in “Medical research archives” The 5% minoxidil lotion without propylene glycol is effective, well-tolerated, and cosmetically acceptable for hair loss.