85 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of Drug Targeting” Liposomes better deliver minoxidil for hair loss treatment than niosomes.
29 citations,
April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Archives of Medical Research” Formononetin, found in red clover, may treat hair loss with fewer side effects.
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.
18 citations,
October 2005 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Adding a small amount of TPGS to minoxidil can help hair growth, but too much TPGS reduces this effect and increases minoxidil in the blood.
6 citations,
July 2005 in “Farmaco” A quick and simple method was created to identify minoxidil in hair-growth products using micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography.
33 citations,
July 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Nanocarrier technology in cosmetics improves ingredient delivery and effectiveness while reducing side effects.
September 2005 in “Eclética Química” A quick method to measure minoxidil using a light-based titration technique was developed.
COVID-19 may be linked to hair loss called Telogen Effluvium, affecting quality of life and self-esteem.
January 2011 in “한국미용학회지” Fructus Ligustri Lucidi water extract may help hair growth by promoting cell survival.
16 citations,
January 2007 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, which stopped after he discontinued use and started corticosteroids.
February 2023 in “Materials today bio” The treatment effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia without causing skin irritation.
5 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases” A man experienced hair loss after getting COVID-19, which improved with treatment and might have been triggered by stress related to the illness.
13 citations,
March 1983 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused red hair to grow on a man's temples.
August 2000 in “ChemInform” Effective treatments for hair loss exist; early intervention is important.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” Pediatric dermatologists have varied preferences for treating alopecia areata in children, with no standard FDA-approved treatments and some using JAK inhibitors despite risks.
October 2010 in “Mayo Clinic women's healthsource” Dr. Rochelle Torgerson says female-pattern hair loss is often hereditary, starts after puberty, and can be slowed with treatments like Minoxidil. It can also indicate other health issues.
4 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide may reduce unwanted hair growth caused by minoxidil in women with hair loss.
9 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia are middle-aged women, often have thyroid disease, and some treatments can help stabilize the condition.
5 citations,
July 2000 in “Southern Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
22 citations,
May 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Treatments for common hair loss include minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation.
December 2020 in “Dermatología argentina” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness.
September 2010 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman was allergic to 5% minoxidil, with stronger reactions to higher concentrations.
October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” The new hair loss treatment combining nitric oxide and minoxidil in a special carrier is effective for hair regrowth.
127 citations,
December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stress can stop hair growth in mice, and treatments can reverse this effect.
4 citations,
May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Heat-killed Enterococcus faecalis EF-2001 may promote hair growth and transition hair follicles to the growth phase.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Personalized treatments for hair loss are becoming more effective by using genetic information.
December 2021 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” Toothpaste containing α-tocopherol acetate, l-menthol, and stevioside can promote hair growth in mice.
14 citations,
April 2021 in “Heliyon” Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “General physiology and biophysics” Minoxidil relaxes rat blood vessels mainly through nitric oxide and potassium channels.