December 2019 in “Arak Medical University Journal” Adding 7% chamomile extract to minoxidil reduces skin side effects in treating male hair loss.
152 citations,
April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 100 citations,
March 1973 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.
74 citations,
July 1991 in “The Journal of Urology” Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Adding cetirizine to minoxidil improves hair growth and thickness in women with androgenetic alopecia.
80 citations,
December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
16 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” PRP therapy helps improve hair growth and is safe for treating hair loss.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
6 citations,
May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
4 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Thread monofilament and minoxidil together increase hair growth in female androgenetic alopecia.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
34 citations,
January 1977 in “American Journal of Cardiology” 118 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
66 citations,
June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
July 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with other treatments may improve hair growth in people with hair loss, but more research is needed.
58 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil use in children may cause heart issues.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Herbal stimulants in Cerita hair tonic can significantly reduce hair loss and the side effects of Minoxidil 1%.
26 citations,
January 1978 in “Nephron” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
17 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
April 2024 in “Journal of dermatology research reviews & reports” Using a laser helmet with Minoxidil works better for male hair loss than Minoxidil alone, with no extra side effects.
1 citations,
January 2001 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Procyanidin B-2 from apple juice significantly increases hair growth and may be more effective than minoxidil without side effects.
14 citations,
April 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Nanoemulsion is a promising method for delivering luteolin to promote hair growth without minoxidil's side effects.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
49 citations,
November 1992 in “Archives of dermatology” Different treatments for alopecia areata have varying success rates and side effects; intralesional steroids are most effective.
3 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of biologically active products from nature” The F1 herbal mixture grew hair well and could treat hair loss without the side effects of common treatments.