January 2024 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine” Teak leaf extract may effectively and safely promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia.
269 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
100 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam once daily works as well as 2% minoxidil solution twice daily for female hair growth and is more convenient.
80 citations,
September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil helps hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia.
71 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
56 citations,
April 2007 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.
53 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% both effectively improve female-pattern hair loss with safe side effects.
43 citations,
January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Combined minoxidil and tretinoin solution works as well as regular minoxidil for male hair loss.
41 citations,
November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” DPCP helps treat severe hair loss, but 5% minoxidil doesn't add benefits.
40 citations,
September 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride slightly better long-term, minoxidil faster initial results, but stopping minoxidil may cause hair loss.
34 citations,
May 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Combining low-level light therapy and minoxidil 5% is more effective for female hair loss than using either treatment alone.
34 citations,
November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil helps hair regrowth in 80% of alopecia patients, but only 18% see cosmetic improvement.
31 citations,
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
29 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth than 1% minoxidil.
26 citations,
June 2011 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” SLN suspensions work as well as commercial solutions for minoxidil delivery, but are non-corrosive, making them a promising alternative.
26 citations,
June 1983 in “Journal of Hypertension” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure more effectively but has more side effects, so try hydralazine first.
25 citations,
June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combined microneedling and minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
24 citations,
January 2003 in “Drug Delivery” Minoxidil-containing vesicles improve hair growth.
24 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil 1% and 2% best promote hair growth and may prevent hair loss.
19 citations,
May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
14 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” 10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
11 citations,
July 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The study found that using 2% minoxidil solution can help grow hair and is safe.
5 citations,
October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.
5 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser treatment successfully removed unwanted facial hair caused by minoxidil.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Using more than 5% minoxidil can help hair growth more, but results vary and side effects may increase.
4 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.
2 citations,
December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology” Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Oral minoxidil may help hair regrowth in female cancer survivors.
December 2024 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Adding PRP to minoxidil and finasteride is more effective for hair loss.