88 citations,
September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg every other month effectively maintains hair growth in androgenic alopecia.
74 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Hypertension” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension, but watch for side effects.
54 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 3% topical minoxidil effectively treats extensive alopecia areata with few side effects.
19 citations,
May 1979 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
6 citations,
January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” Combination of 17α-estradiol and minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in most patients.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral minoxidil may effectively treat hair loss from chemotherapy.
127 citations,
July 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil shortens baldness from chemotherapy by 50.2 days without significant side effects.
40 citations,
July 1995 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Minoxidil can harm dog's heart.
36 citations,
May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
29 citations,
December 2003 in “Teratology” Minoxidil use during pregnancy may cause fetal harm.
Oral minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, with women needing lower doses (0.25 to 2.5 mg daily) and men needing higher doses (1.25 to 5 mg daily).
21 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
18 citations,
January 1992 in “The Journal of emergency medicine” Minoxidil overdose caused heart changes, treated with stomach wash, charcoal, and IV fluids.
15 citations,
October 1981 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.
15 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Latanoprost works better for hair growth, and combining it with betamethasone valerate is most effective.
14 citations,
September 2003 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride may not stop severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil.
11 citations,
April 2009 in “Pharmacotherapy” Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
5 citations,
February 1996 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics” Minoxidil given intravenously caused small changes in diastolic blood pressure and increased heart rate at higher concentrations in patients with high blood pressure.
4 citations,
October 1990 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil might cause blood vessel-related skin lesions when applied to the scalp.
1 citations,
August 1995 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” Minoxidil helped a boy regrow his hair after intense chemotherapy for leukaemia.
Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil helps lower severe blood pressure and promotes hair growth but can have serious side effects and must be used continuously.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Two cosmetic lotions improved hair growth and had better cosmetic effects than 2% minoxidil.
104 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
101 citations,
November 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Steroids help hair regrowth, and minoxidil slows post-steroid hair loss, but effects are temporary.
71 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatology” Oral finasteride works better than topical minoxidil for hair growth, both are safe.
70 citations,
April 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil treatment increased hair growth for up to 5 years, requiring twice daily application.
67 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. It's safe and effective.