December 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that MCS nanoparticles improved Minoxidil's hair growth effects in an animal model compared to the commercial formulation, but they were less effective than CS nanoparticles despite showing better solubility with minimal side effects.
18 citations
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January 1992 in “The Journal of emergency medicine” This case report describes a 20-year-old female who ingested an unknown quantity of minoxidil tablets in an overdose, presenting with cardiovascular symptoms, but her condition stabilized after supportive care.
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March 2022 in “Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy” This study developed a simple and rapid method using silver nanoparticles to detect minoxidil concentration in hair-growth formulations, demonstrating a detection limit of 0.35 mM.
45 citations
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January 2021 in “Drug Delivery” In this study, researchers developed a biomimetic anti-inflammatory nanosystem (MM-CEP/NLCs) that significantly reduced the severity of acute lung injury in vivo by targeting and accumulating in lung inflammation sites, showcasing its potential for treating inflammation.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that combining topical minoxidil with microneedling improved hair density more than either minoxidil alone or with spironolactone for women with mild-to-moderate female pattern hair loss.
January 2023 in “Sovremennye problemy nauki i obrazovaniâ” Miliacin may help prevent hair loss and improve hair growth in mice with a condition similar to human baldness.
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This article details various skin and oral lesions through illustrative figures but does not present new research results.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Environmental Science and Pollution Research”
August 2023 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study developed a reliable UHPLC-MS/MS method to measure flavonoids from Pinus massoniana needles in rat plasma for pharmacokinetics, aiding further research on their potential use in external preparations to prevent hair loss.
July 2025 in “ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science” In this study, maslinic acid applied topically was observed to stimulate hair growth in mice comparably to minoxidil, primarily activating pathways like Wnt/β-catenin, and suggesting a link between hair growth and cilia activity.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, N-MXD (minoxidil nanoparticles) was shown to deliver more drug into hair bulbs and enhance IGF-1 and VEGF levels more effectively than commercial formulations, resulting in higher therapeutic efficiency for hair growth in C57BL/6 mice.
This case report details a 61-year-old man's overdose on oral minoxidil, resulting in systemic side effects like hypotension and edema, which resolved without intervention; similar symptoms were observed in 14 other patients after minoxidil ingestion.
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September 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This abstract reviews the use of low dose oral minoxidil as a monotherapy for hair loss and reports no new clinical data.
March 2026 in “Critical Care Medicine” In this case study, treatment with methylene blue successfully improved blood pressure in a patient with refractory vasodilatory shock due to massive minoxidil ingestion, highlighting its potential as an adjunctive therapy.
March 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that minoxidil nanoparticles significantly increased hair growth in mice compared to commercial minoxidil and rosemary extract, demonstrating improved delivery and follicular uptake.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining poly-l-lactic acid microthread therapy with minoxidil improved hair density and appearance more effectively than minoxidil alone in women with androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reported that injecting monofilament threads into the scalp significantly improved hair count and hair mass index in women with female pattern hair loss, with most participants noticing substantial improvements in hair characteristics compared to a placebo.
2 citations
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March 1989 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article does not provide an abstract or present any new research findings.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study developed and validated a simple, accurate, and sensitive HPTLC method for estimating minoxidil and aminexil in topical solutions, demonstrating effective separation and linear measurement of these compounds with %RSD under 2% and high regression coefficients.
October 2022 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
27 citations
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April 1992 in “Biochemical Journal” Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
April 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
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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.
May 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports a 10-year-old boy with ectodermal dysplasia and progressive balding experienced reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after four months of sublingual minoxidil treatment, without side-effects.
6 citations
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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.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” This review discusses micro needling as a therapeutic option for various dermatological conditions, such as scars and pigmentation, and reports no new clinical results; the authors note potential side effects and contraindications.
6 citations
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses monilethrix, a rare human hair dysplasia caused by mutations in hair keratins, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2023 in “Circulation” In this case report, a 59-year-old man experienced recurrent pericardial effusion linked to minoxidil, with serologic indications of drug-induced lupus erythematosus, underscoring the need for clinicians to consider this rare complication of widespread minoxidil use.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
August 2026 in “OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)” This review discusses low-dose oral minoxidil for adult androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss and reports no clinical results; it provides a transparency archive with review materials.