12 citations
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This article describes the synthesis of novel polyamine-modified minoxidil analogs and conjugates to potentially enhance minoxidil's biological activity, selectivity, and water solubility, but reports no new biological results.
April 2012 in “KSBB Journal” This study suggests that specific structural features of minoxidil analogs, such as hydrophobic and hydrogen bond field contributions, are key to enhancing lysyl hydroxylase inhibitory activity, which could inform future hair growth treatments.
3 citations
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February 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using minoxidil and tretinoin on the skin, along with oral vitamin D, improved hair thickness and density in two girls with woolly hair.
1 citations
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October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” This study identified a new minoxidil analogue called triaminodil in an illegal hair-growth supplement, but no data on its chemical, toxicological, or pharmacological properties are available yet.
12 citations
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January 1995 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery”
April 2024 in “Vestnik oftalʹmologii” In this case report, a 31-year-old male using topical minoxidil for androgenic alopecia developed diplopia and increased intraocular pressure, which improved after stopping minoxidil and using prostaglandin analogues, although a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor caused IOP to rise again during follow-up.
February 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, a combination of low-dose minoxidil 0.25 mg and spironolactone 25 mg reduced hair shedding and improved hair density in patients with female pattern hair loss, with mild adverse effects.
January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In this study, topical minoxidil significantly improved the quality of life for females with androgenic alopecia, as measured by both the dermatology life quality index and a visual analog scale.
19 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses potential roles for retinoids in hair regrowth and proposes future studies, reporting no new experimental results.
162 citations
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.
100 citations
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April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This article reviews existing treatments for male-pattern hair loss, noting that while they can slow progression, they generally achieve only partial hair regrowth.
85 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews recent updates on alopecia areata, focusing on its causes, clinical presentation, and treatment options, and provides treatment plans by patient age and disease extent, but reports no new clinical results.
85 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews drug-induced hair changes, highlighting that while many drugs are occasionally linked to hair loss, this connection has been conclusively established for only a few, and such hair loss is typically reversible.
72 citations
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July 2014 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” This review analyzed randomized controlled trials on alopecia areata treatment and found that while several treatments showed effectiveness, most studies had limitations affecting their interpretability.
57 citations
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October 2013 in “international journal of endocrinology and metabolism” This review discusses clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatments for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the use of 2% topical Minoxidil and exploring alternative off-label therapies.
50 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights the need for tailored hormonal treatment strategies for non-binary transgender individuals, emphasizing personalized care to enhance psychological well-being and quality of life.
33 citations
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November 2006 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This report discusses the various causes and clinical assessment of madarosis, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and diagnosing associated vision or life-threatening conditions, without presenting new findings.
30 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the cellular dynamics affecting dermal papilla size in androgenetic alopecia and suggests targeting DP size could improve therapies, but it presents no new clinical data.
20 citations
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January 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses recent therapeutic advances in treating various types of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and hair transplant technologies, but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study used a network meta-analysis to compare alopecia areata treatments, finding that intralesional corticosteroids are most effective for mild cases, while diphenylcyclopropenone ranks highest for moderate to severe cases; further research on oral tofacitinib is needed.
12 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of topical minoxidil as a primary treatment, but provides no new clinical results.
9 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” This review discusses the evolution of alopecia areata treatments towards more targeted therapies and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing cooperation between clinicians and scientists in understanding the disease's pathophysiology.
3 citations
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August 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses various therapeutic options for female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results, focusing on the challenges and limitations of current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico” This review discusses various treatment options for androgenic alopecia, noting finasteride's greater efficacy in men and identifies ongoing research needs, particularly for therapies like laser and stem cells.
This study reviews current pharmacological treatments for alopecia, highlighting minoxidil, 5α-reductase inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and other agents, and notes ongoing research aimed at improving their effectiveness and safety profiles.
March 2025 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” This article discusses the pursuit of more effective treatments for androgenetic alopecia due to its widespread psychological and social impact, but reports no new clinical findings.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia and evaluates current and potential treatments, highlighting the limitations of minoxidil and finasteride and exploring newer approaches like growth factors and cytokines, topical 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and platelet-rich plasma injections as more effective and safer alternatives.
July 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review highlights the challenges and management strategies associated with persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, detailing the psychosocial impacts, follicular pathobiology, and available treatments such as scalp cooling and minoxidil, ultimately proposing a clinical algorithm to transform it into a preventable and manageable condition.
July 2025 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” This opinion piece discusses strategies for managing cancer-related alopecia, emphasizing personalized approaches including scalp cooling and topical minoxidil, but it reports no new clinical results.
October 2021 in “Cosmoderma” This review summarizes existing knowledge on diffuse and patterned alopecia, emphasizing recent advancements in treatment beyond FDA-approved options, but it reports no new clinical findings.