8 citations,
April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Tretinoin boosts minoxidil's effect on hair loss by increasing enzyme activity.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “PubMed” 4 citations,
July 2018 in “PubMed” Topical minoxidil does not change the activity of hair follicle enzymes that metabolize it.
9 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
3 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical booster improves hair loss treatment effectiveness.
8 citations,
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” About 41% of Indian hair loss patients have low enzyme activity that affects hair loss treatment effectiveness, with men affected more than women. Testing for this can guide treatment.
12 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Daily low-dose aspirin lowers minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss treatment.
20 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sulfotransferase in hair follicles helps predict how well minoxidil works for female hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
November 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
7 citations,
April 2016 in “PubMed” Laser Doppler imaging can predict how well minoxidil will work for female hair loss.
September 2023 in “Forum Dermatologicum” Various treatments for common hair loss in men and women are effective, but should be tailored to individual needs and potential side effects.
43 citations,
August 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil response testing helps treat hair loss effectively and safely.
16 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
59 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
Oral minoxidil is as effective and safe as topical minoxidil for treating female pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Topical minoxidil can cause tingling or pricking sensations.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
17 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
19 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” 2 citations,
December 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” Microneedling helps with hair loss, especially with 5% minoxidil, but more high-quality research is needed.
April 2024 in “Tạp chí Y học Thảm hoạ và Bỏng” Choosing the right treatment for hair loss is complex and depends on effectiveness, side effects, practicality, and cost.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Minoxidil can help increase facial hair growth.
December 2023 in “Farmateka” Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Microneedling with PRP is as effective and safe as minoxidil+finasteride for treating hair loss.
November 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The combined treatment for hair loss is effective, easy to use, and has mild side effects.
1 citations,
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low SULT activity in hair follicles leads to better response to oral minoxidil for hair loss.
9 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil activation by hair enzymes predicts treatment success for female hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Minoxidil is less effective on eyebrows and eyelashes than scalp hair because these areas have lower enzyme activity needed to activate the drug.