This study found that neonatal administration of Allopregnanolone may mitigate some behavioral effects of early maternal separation in adolescence, but also lead to similar adverse effects as the separation in adulthood.
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March 2016 in “Neurotoxicity Research” In this study, finasteride pretreatment led to EEG changes in rats that suggest a mild reduction in thioacetamide-induced hepatic encephalopathy.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” This study evaluated a new aqueous-based nanosuspension of minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia and reported it was as effective as the commercial product but had better safety and tolerability, potentially improving patient compliance.
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October 2013 This study found that microemulsion and microemulsion-based hydrogels may offer a more effective and sustained topical delivery method for minoxidil compared to conventional solutions for hair loss treatment.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that the novel "After Minoxidil" spray improved styling ease and reduced greasiness in patients using topical minoxidil, which may enhance compliance and treatment efficacy.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This ex vivo study reported that melatonin significantly improved certain aging biomarkers in aged human skin, including reduced mTORC1 activity, increased fibrillin-1, and enhanced collagen and elastic fiber organization, though other key biomarkers remained unchanged.
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January 2000 in “Inhalation Toxicology” This study found that exposure to aqueous dispersion resin in aerosol form increased lung weights and caused histopathological changes in animals at higher concentrations, with a no-observable-effect level at 30 mg/m³.
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May 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that microinfusion of 0.5% minoxidil in the scalp led to a significant reduction in diastolic blood pressure, indicating systemic absorption, while the control group experienced a rise in systolic pressure possibly due to procedural pain.
July 2026 in “Translational Psychiatry” This study found that individuals with both schizophrenia and obesity showed reduced PER3 gene expression amplitude and lower melatonin levels compared to normal-weight controls, suggesting dampened circadian rhythms linked to irregular sleep. Hair follicle sampling was effective for assessing these molecular rhythms.
March 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Among Saudi dermatologists, this study reported widespread recognition of low-dose oral minoxidil's use for patterned hair loss and its side effect of hypertrichosis; however, many avoid prescribing it due to its unavailability in local pharmacies.
October 2025 in “Archives of Clinical Toxicology” This commentary highlights that cetirizine, a widely-used antihistamine, remains effective for various emerging allergic conditions, and new formulations and combination therapies may enhance its effectiveness while being generally well-tolerated.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study confirmed that methimazole use is associated with agranulocytosis, pyrexia, exposure during pregnancy, and hyperthyroidism, while also identifying new safety signals like premature birth and septic shock that require further investigation.
In this case report, a young female who unintentionally ingested topical minoxidil experienced severe circulatory shock and acute pulmonary edema, emphasizing the need for immediate treatment with fluid resuscitation and vasopressors.
April 2011 in “The FASEB Journal” This research found that prolonged doses of Amlodipine at 5mg/kg BW or higher impaired fertility indicators in adult male rats, affecting sperm morphology, count, and motility.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is dangerous for cats and dogs.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
July 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, combination therapy effectively resolved chronic malasseziosis within 28 days in a small-breed dog from a Southeast Asian tropical climate, with significant symptom improvement and reduced Malassezia density observed by week 4.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that ethanol-containing formulations significantly increased minoxidil retention in the stratum corneum and appendages initially, while a propylene glycol-rich formulation enhanced deeper skin penetration over time.
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May 1994 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” This study found that minoxidil sulfate stimulates Cl channels, potentially depolarization-activated and outwardly rectifying, in eccrine clear cells, while minoxidil itself stimulates Ca-insensitive K currents.
October 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil as an off-label treatment for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
This literature review suggests that oral minoxidil may improve tolerability compared to its topical form for treating androgenetic alopecia, although individual treatment plans are necessary due to differing side effects and response patterns.
December 2025 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” This study discovered that minoxidil affects hematopoiesis by downregulating wnt4, leading to suppression of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and alleviating MDS-like symptoms in zebrafish and mice, with hematologic safety achieved at optimized doses.
January 2004 in “Chinese Journal of Blood Purification” This study found that minoxidil is highly effective in managing severe hypertension in hemodialysis patients without affecting renal function, though it may cause hair growth.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology” This study formulated a minoxidil nanoemulgel with improved solubilization and skin penetration, demonstrating a high entrapment efficiency and sustained drug release in vitro, which suggests potential improvements in treating androgenetic alopecia compared to conventional formulations.
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April 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” This study found that several newly synthesized dihydrobenzopyran compounds inhibited insulin secretion and had vasorelaxant activity, with some more potent than reference KATP channel activators, though compound 21 functioned as a Ca2+ entry blocker.
October 2020 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride can cause multiple side effects like tremors, dry skin, and rapid aging.
May 2022 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” In this retrospective study at Toyama University Hospital, amoxapine was reported to significantly improve semen volume, sperm concentration, and total sperm count in 17 men with ejaculatory disorders, with no observed side effects over an average of 13 months of therapy.
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March 1981 in “Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health” This study found that high doses of cloforex and chlorphentermine caused pulmonary lipid histiocytosis and toxic effects in rats, but did not induce pulmonary hypertension.
January 2026 in “Figshare” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss experienced improvements in hair loss severity and quality of life from low-dose oral minoxidil use, despite a common side effect of unwanted hair growth, which most did not consider a reason to stop treatment.