September 2023 in “Cureus” Topical finasteride might be a good alternative for hair loss treatment with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
12 citations,
February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil increased small openings in blood vessel walls near growing hair in rats.
11 citations,
January 2010 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair transplant and applying 5% minoxidil solution can effectively treat permanent hair loss, but it may change hair direction in some cases.
4 citations,
December 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair enzyme activity predicts minoxidil success in Brazilian women with hair loss.
1 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride and minoxidil mesotherapy effectively treats hair loss with minimal side effects.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
1 citations,
January 2010 Mesotherapy is more effective than topical spray for female hair loss treatment.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
April 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Using both minoxidil and biotin together increased hair growth more than using either one alone.
July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” The document concluded that FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, while the effectiveness of natural remedies and other non-approved treatments is not well-supported by evidence.
March 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Laser-pretreated blood for hair loss treatment was more effective and increased stem cells.
5 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using minoxidil-coated microbubbles with ultrasound significantly boosts hair growth.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and well-tolerated for treating hair loss.
Topical minoxidil was effective in promoting hair growth for male pattern baldness.
1 citations,
July 2016 in “PubMed” 5% minoxidil foam is effective and safe for hair regrowth in women with hair loss.
62 citations,
October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.
20 citations,
April 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sulfotransferase in hair follicles helps predict how well minoxidil works for female hair loss.
20 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil foam promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss safely in men.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Pediatric emergency care” Pediatric minoxidil exposures are usually not serious and can often be managed at home.
45 citations,
January 1981 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
17 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of dermatology” Bimatoprost is slightly more effective than minoxidil for eyebrow growth, and both are safe.
11 citations,
July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study found that using 2% minoxidil solution can help grow hair and is safe.
9 citations,
September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Using 2% minoxidil for baldness treatment might cause vision distortion due to fluid build-up under the retina.
8 citations,
July 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using 5% topical minoxidil improved and normalized the hair growth in a girl with short anagen hair naevus.
6 citations,
September 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Minoxidil applied before and after surgery improves skin flap survival in rats.
3 citations,
April 2010 in “Journal of Receptors and Signal Transduction” Minoxidil, a common alopecia medication, might cause eye changes due to its properties and lack of tissue selectivity.
3 citations,
September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Methyl caprate greatly increases drug absorption through the skin and is better than other enhancers.
3 citations,
July 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment increased hair density in a young Asian girl with short anagen syndrome, but didn't improve hair length or thickness.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” New 5% minoxidil solution improves scalp hydration, reduces redness, and may be safer for sensitive users.