43 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study concluded that a combined once-daily solution of 5% minoxidil and 0.01% tretinoin is as effective and safe as the conventional twice-daily 5% minoxidil application for treating androgenetic alopecia in men.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” This study found that Aminexil clinical 5 significantly reduced hair loss in men and women with mild alopecia and was well tolerated with high subject satisfaction.
69 citations
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August 1988 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
December 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” In this study, researchers found that topical ketoconazole showed delayed hair growth compared to minoxidil in female pattern hair loss but had fewer side effects, though patient satisfaction was similar for both treatments.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This clinical trial found that Sandalore® 1% significantly reduced hair shedding and increased hair volume and anagen hair follicles in women with telogen effluvium compared to placebo.
156 citations
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September 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This guideline review discusses updated evidence-based recommendations for managing tinea capitis, with a focus on accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and prevention strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This randomized controlled trial found that intralesional vitamin D3 was as effective and safe as intralesional triamcinolone acetonide for treating patchy alopecia areata on the scalp, with no significant influence from serum vitamin D levels on treatment response.
May 2025 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” This randomized controlled trial found that topical 5% minoxidil was more effective than topical 5% Procapil in treating androgenetic alopecia after six months, as indicated by patient self-assessment, global photography, and researcher evaluation, with statistically significant differences favoring minoxidil.
September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” In this study, the researchers found that their conductive bio-harvesting tonic enhanced hair follicle proliferation and delayed regression with electric stimulation and the antifungal agent 6-pentyl-α-pyrone in both mice and human hair follicle tests.
January 2023 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This source explores treatments for male-pattern baldness, highlighting finasteride, which reduces DHT levels to support hair growth, and minoxidil, used for vasodilation and hair health, though the exact mechanisms remain partly unclear.
34 citations
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Ecklonia cava enzymatic extract, particularly its component dieckol, promoted hair growth by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation and inhibiting 5α-reductase activity in cultured vibrissa follicles and C57BL/6 mice.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” In this case study, an 18-year-old girl with patchy alopecia areata and associated symptoms, such as scalp itching and dandruff, showed improvement after 4 months of treatment with homeopathic medicine.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This consensus statement outlines a treatment algorithm for alopecia areata, detailing systemic treatment indications and options, including EMA-approved medications baricitinib and ritlecitinib for severe cases, as well as other off-label treatments and adjuvant therapies like oral minoxidil.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The authors discuss that antifungal hair serums with essential oils and herbal extracts show promise for managing microbial scalp disorders, as they might enhance drug delivery and patient adherence compared to traditional treatments like Ketoconazole, which can have side effects and limited effectiveness.
43 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a topical solution combining 0.25% finasteride with 3% minoxidil significantly improved hair growth, as measured by hair density, diameter, and global assessment, in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to 3% minoxidil alone, over 24 weeks without systemic adverse effects reported.
January 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” This paper discusses approaches to prevent Telogen Effluvium, a common form of hair fall, by modifying lifestyle factors as recommended in the Unani System of Medicine, which suggests maintaining balance in six essential elements for health before resorting to drug treatments.
69 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
9 citations
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October 1947 in “The Lancet” 1 citations
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November 1947 in “The Lancet”
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that minoxidil applied to a damp scalp may increase drug penetration in vitro, potentially improving treatment effectiveness.
December 2024 in “Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Technology” This study assessed a polyherbal hair oil's potential in treating common hair issues like dandruff, alopecia, and hair loss, evaluating its organoleptic properties, acidity, saponification, and viscosity, using ingredients like Amla, almonds, and neem for their critical nutrients.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Jordan Journal of Applied Science - Natural Science Series” This study found that both topical minoxidil and latanoprost effectively improved hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, but minoxidil showed higher efficacy.
132 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review evaluates the efficacy and safety of topical sensitizers in treating alopecia areata but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2008 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)”
3 citations
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July 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis” This review examines the role of medicinal plants in treating hair problems like baldness and dandruff, but it reports no new clinical results and emphasizes nutritional benefits from various herbal ingredients.
6 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, researchers found that applying mometasone furoate 0.1% cream combined with adapalene 0.1% gel resulted in significantly greater hair regrowth over 12 weeks compared to mometasone furoate cream alone in patients with alopecia areata.
January 2016 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study, hibiscus leaf extract hair tonic at 10% concentration showed better hair growth promotion activity compared to minoxidil 2% in a rabbit model, although it caused eye irritation.
12 citations
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August 2000 in “Fertility and Sterility” Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
2 citations
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September 1991 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” In this case report, a 25-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia experienced contact dermatitis from a minoxidil preparation, confirmed by patch tests with both lotion and tablet forms.