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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” In this study, the combination of intradermal meso-solution and topical 5% minoxidil significantly increased hair re-growth in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that cationic vesicles enhanced minoxidil skin retention and in vivo hair growth efficacy compared to other formulation types due to electrostatic interactions with the skin.
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July 2009 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” This study found that combining MSM with MAP significantly enhanced hair growth in mice, comparable to or better than minoxidil, due to increased intradermal retention of MAP.
March 2025 in “Molecular Neurobiology” January 2021 in “Medical research archives” In this study, researchers examined a new propylene glycol-free 5% minoxidil lotion for 6 months among individuals with androgenic alopecia and found it demonstrated good clinical efficacy, with 74% showing a positive response, and very high cosmetic acceptability and tolerability, comparable to traditional formulations.
April 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study describes two cases of morning periorbital edema associated with low-dose oral minoxidil for androgenic alopecia, an effect infrequently reported in the literature.
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March 2013 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This study reports a new one-pot method for synthesizing chromeno-pyrimidine-N-oxides with high yield from 4-chloro-3-formylcoumarin and aromatic carboximide oximes, confirmed by X-ray analysis.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters” This study reported that a new polymeric formulation for topical minoxidil delivery in an animal model improved hair growth and hair follicle formation more effectively than minoxidil in PBS, suggesting potential as a future hair loss treatment.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Moist Exposed Burn Ointment speeds up healing of diabetic wounds.
May 2025 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” In this randomized clinical trial, minoxidil at 5 mg was not found to be superior to 2.5 mg for treating male androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, though the higher dose more frequently caused side effects like pre-tibial edema and dizziness.
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that using very-low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/d) led to improvement or stabilization of hair parameters in 40% to 60% of men with androgenetic alopecia, although results were not statistically significant for the overall group.
July 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This research observed that nanocarrier formulations of minoxidil improve follicular targeting and hair-growth outcomes in experimental settings, but their clinical efficacy and safety for treating androgenetic alopecia in patients remain unverified, necessitating further randomized clinical trials.
March 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” June 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that a novel bioengineered microneedle patch successfully delivered minoxidil to induce hair growth in a mouse model, suggesting a promising approach to improve treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study reported that encapsulating minoxidil in transferosomes and transethosomes can enhance skin permeability and drug retention compared to its conventional formulation, potentially increasing efficacy in androgenic alopecia treatment while reducing side effects, especially when transethosomes contain oleic acid.
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July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study suggests that a microemulsion formulation of Minoxidil effectively enhances drug delivery through hair follicles, showing significant follicular response alterations in an alopecia model.
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May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” This study in rats found that a new hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin formulation of minoxidil reduced the adverse cardiovascular and proliferative effects seen with traditional minoxidil solutions.
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November 2024 in “Neuro-Oncology” This case report highlights the rare occurrence of life-threatening aplastic anemia in a 65-year-old woman treated with temozolomide for glioblastoma multiforme, emphasizing the need for more frequent blood monitoring to detect severe bone marrow suppression early.
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June 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study found that compounded minoxidil solutions in a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced foam remained stable for 180 days, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for strength, pH, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
December 2023 in “Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy J” This study formulated a minoxidil-loaded submicron emulsion-based topical gel, which demonstrated effective in vitro release, ex vivo permeation, and stability, suggesting it may offer a targeted treatment approach for alopecia compared to traditional methods.
23 citations
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February 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study found that a new autonomous, moisture-driven flexible electrogenerative dressing significantly accelerated chronic wound healing in a diabetic mouse model compared to the control group.
February 2024 in “Current Drug Delivery” In this study, researchers developed an emulgel formulation containing minoxidil for hair growth, using chitosan and fucoidan as gelling agents, achieving controlled drug release with 99.7% released by the 12th hour.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study analyzed the formulation and stability of pomade containing peppermint oil and minoxidil, determining that a particular formulation with 1% paraffin yielded optimal physical and stability characteristics for promoting hair growth, making it the best choice among the tested options.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study found that chitosan microparticles containing minoxidil sulphate sustained its release and may hold potential for targeted topical treatment of alopecia.
May 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” This study reports that a new minoxidil and epigallocatechin gallate co-loaded ionic liquids system showed superior efficacy in promoting hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia by activating hair follicle stem cells and improving microenvironment conditions, compared to existing minoxidil products.
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July 2005 in “Farmaco” This study developed a micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography method for determining minoxidil in Rogaine and generic products, offering a simple and efficient alternative to HPLC.
April 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This study found that low-dose oral minoxidil (≤5 mg/day) effectively increased hair number and diameter in men and women with androgenetic alopecia, and was generally well-tolerated with mostly mild adverse effects, although serious complications were rare and associated mainly with pre-existing heart conditions.
December 2024 in “Jurnal Syntax Admiration” This study found that MOOEW Hair Tonic had a Return of Investment of over 100%, indicating significant potential for profitable and sustainable business opportunities.