5 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” MorrF improves hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
September 2023 in “International journal of biomedicine” Minoxidil might help treat acne scars by reducing collagen buildup.
86 citations,
July 1990 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
63 citations,
January 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.
45 citations,
August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” Chitosan microparticles improve minoxidil sulphate delivery, potentially reducing daily applications.
39 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
34 citations,
January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.
32 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
28 citations,
January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Minoxidil may cause heart changes; use caution and monitor patients with heart conditions.
28 citations,
January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
26 citations,
January 1978 in “Nephron” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
26 citations,
March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
24 citations,
February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
16 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
14 citations,
May 2005 in “Farmaco” A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.
14 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
10 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.
7 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Genetic variants affect minoxidil hair loss treatment success.
6 citations,
September 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Minoxidil applied before and after surgery improves skin flap survival in rats.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.
4 citations,
May 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Cow placenta lotion works like minoxidil 2% for female hair loss, with fewer side effects.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
54 citations,
June 1985 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.
38 citations,
June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
24 citations,
May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Multimodal minoxidil microemulsion is more effective in treating hair loss than minoxidil alone.
23 citations,
June 2017 in “Rejuvenation Research” Minoxidil treatment increases aorta elasticity and reduces stiffness in aged mice, potentially helping with age-related heart issues.
22 citations,
October 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil foam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.
13 citations,
September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP therapy and minoxidil combo works best for male hair loss.
7 citations,
November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” Minoxidil can help thicken hair in some people with male pattern baldness, especially if used early and continuously.