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May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
March 2024 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” Low-dose oral minoxidil is being revisited as a promising hair loss treatment.
August 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil often improves hair loss, and early treatment of traction alopecia is effective but harder if delayed.
March 2024 in “JAAD International” Using both topical and oral minoxidil doesn't significantly reduce temporary hair shedding.
53 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
December 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Media coverage increased public interest in oral minoxidil for hair loss but may also spread misinformation.
15 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can increase or maintain hair thickness in most people with lichen planopilaris, with mild side effects.
February 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Dermatologists recommend oral dutasteride for male hair loss, low-dose oral minoxidil for female hair loss, and a multidisciplinary approach for young patients, with caution during pregnancy.
September 2023 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A newspaper article caused a big rise in oral minoxidil prescriptions for hair loss.
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
24 citations
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September 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” Oral minoxidil 5 mg daily increases hair growth safely in men with hair loss, with minor side effects.
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February 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
November 2023 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Oral minoxidil is effective for various hair loss types and may improve male sexual function, but aspirin can reduce its effectiveness.
September 2017 in “PubMed” Monilethrix is a rare genetic hair disorder with no cure, but low-dose oral minoxidil may help.
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February 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia, a genetic disorder affecting up to 50% of adults, is caused by an excessive response to androgens leading to hair follicle shrinkage. Treatments include FDA-approved drugs, other therapies like low-dose oral minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
May 2024 in “JAMA” Oral minoxidil works as well as topical minoxidil for male pattern baldness.
March 2024 in “PubMed” Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth and disease stabilization in scarring alopecia, but side effects vary, needing more research for consistent safety and effectiveness.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss include low-dose pills, updated drugs, supplements, light therapy, plasma injections, and advanced hair transplant techniques.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil can improve hair thickness and a comprehensive treatment approach leads to better alopecia outcomes.
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.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatologic Clinics” AGA treatments like minoxidil and LLLLT are safe and effective for gender minority patients.
January 2023 Telogen effluvium is a hair loss condition that can be treated with medications like minoxidil.
July 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” New treatments for alopecia areata show promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
June 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dutasteride is the most studied alternative drug for androgenetic alopecia, but more high-quality research is needed.
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July 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men can experience female pattern hair loss, needing different treatments.
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August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” New treatments for hair loss are emerging, and doctors need to learn how to use them effectively.
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December 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” More people are seeing dermatologists for hair and scalp problems now than in the past.
March 2024 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New treatments for severe alopecia areata, especially JAK inhibitors, are recommended as first-line therapy.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.