December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this survey, dermatologists in India reported preferring alcohol-free minoxidil combined with procapil and finasteride over traditional alcohol-based formulations for managing androgenetic alopecia, citing better tolerance and patient adherence.
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific characteristics and treatments, and highlights the importance of vitamin D in managing these dermatological issues.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that PRP therapy resulted in better hair growth and patient satisfaction than minoxidil therapy in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months, and patients with higher platelet counts in PRP experienced greater improvement.
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May 2013 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This pilot study found that a multimodal minoxidil microemulsion with diclofenac and tea tree oil was more effective and safer than minoxidil alone for treating androgenic alopecia over 32 weeks.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the ENERGI-F701 solution significantly increased hair density and reduced hair shedding in women with female pattern hair loss, with fewer local skin reactions compared to Regaine® 2% minoxidil, suggesting its effectiveness and safety as a treatment option.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece presents no new research findings; it briefly mentions opinions on Female Pattern Hair Loss and the importance of increasing awareness.
March 2026 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” In a prospective observational study conducted in India, most adults with alopecia experienced quality of life impairment in the minimal-to-moderate range, with androgenetic alopecia being the most common subtype and minoxidil frequently prescribed, as reported by the researchers.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This publication discusses the question of whether increased interest in oral minoxidil following media attention also affects non-English-speaking patients, but does not provide any results.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that minoxidil did not significantly increase hair shaft elongation in ex vivo human hair follicle culture, questioning the suitability of this method for studying its hair-growth-promoting effects.
January 2011 in “The Internet Journal of Pharmacology” This paper reviews Minoxidil's use for baldness treatment but reports no new findings; it also raises questions on its efficacy, permanence, cost-effectiveness, demographic benefit, and potential adverse effects.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, the therapeutic response of topical minoxidil solution was not significantly enhanced by adding topical finasteride, questioning its additional value in treating male pattern androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, a survey of 84 Saudi Arabian dermatologists found increasing use of low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss management, though the limited sample size and English questionnaire may affect how well the findings represent the entire dermatologist population in the country.
January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dr. Jorizzo questions the long-term benefits of minoxidil and tretinoin, while Dr. Olsen defends their effectiveness and stresses the need for public education on these treatments.
This article reviews the causes of androgenetic alopecia identified through questioning and physical examination, mentioning topical minoxidil and oral finasteride but reports no new clinical results.
December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
April 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article critiques the marketing strategies of Rogaine and Accutane and reports no new clinical findings, questioning the photographic evidence used in advertising.
May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that topical finasteride mixed with minoxidil improved hair appearance and self-esteem in men with androgenetic alopecia, but it was not superior to oral finasteride and had lower treatment adherence.
August 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Minoxidil users may experience hair discoloration, especially with long-term use and a family history of gray hair.
August 2023 in “Dermatology Reports” This observational study from Saudi Arabia suggests that extended use of Minoxidil might lead to hair discoloration, especially among those with a family history of hair greying.
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study reports that over 70% of responding dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil, but a small percentage accounted for most prescriptions and few reported complications beyond local irritation.
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March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study by Moussa et al. reported that bicalutamide may help reduce minoxidil-induced hypertrichosis in women with female pattern hair loss.
March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no research findings or scientific content; it appears to be a website cookie policy and terms of use statement.
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November 2014 in “Pediatric emergency care” This study reports that the ingestion of a small amount of topical minoxidil by a child resulted in significant intoxication, suggesting the need for enhanced child-resistant packaging.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study supports the idea that angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is an inflammatory process linked to immunologic injuries rather than a proliferative condition.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB” This study compared the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma and 5% topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in men but did not report conclusive clinical results, relying on patient self-assessments.
September 2024 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Sublingual minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, especially in women.
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March 2023 in “Pharmacy” In this study, a community pharmacy-based intervention in Serbia was associated with significant improvements in clinical symptoms for patients with post-COVID syndrome.
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February 2001 in “PubMed” This study reported that 43% of Swiss men visiting a dermatologist experienced hair loss, and among those, 90% had androgenetic alopecia, with many switching treatments to finasteride.
July 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This narrative review explores the efficacy and side effects of medical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on minoxidil, 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, low light laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma, and discusses potential variations in response based on gender and the effectiveness of combination therapies.
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found a lack of consensus among leading hair transplant surgeons regarding drug use during hair transplantation surgery due to insufficient evidence-based medicine.