April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil may worsen hangover symptoms when combined with alcohol.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Minoxidil is less effective on eyebrows and eyelashes than scalp hair because these areas have lower enzyme activity needed to activate the drug.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” A young woman developed a vision-threatening eye condition after using minoxidil for hair loss, which improved when she stopped the medication.
Betamethasone dipropionate lotion is more effective than minoxidil solution for treating Alopecia Areata.
February 2024 in “Dermatology Reports” Microneedling combined with minoxidil is more effective and safe for hair growth in men with hair loss.
January 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using minoxidil with laser therapy is more effective for female hair loss than minoxidil alone.
January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil improved hair growth in a child with a rare genetic disorder.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
December 2023 in “Farmateka” Minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for common hair loss when applied to the skin, but more research is needed for optimal use.
December 2023 in “Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises” The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.
November 2023 in “Circulation” Minoxidil can cause a rare but serious condition that leads to fluid buildup around the heart and drug-induced lupus.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, may help nails grow faster.
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 “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Microneedling with minoxidil is more effective than microneedling with multivitamins for male hair loss.
July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” The gel combining minoxidil and Aloe vera could be an effective, non-irritating treatment for hair loss.
July 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Using minoxidil with carboxytherapy is more effective for female pattern hair loss than minoxidil alone.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries” Topical minoxidil improved hair loss in a patient when used consistently.
January 2023 in “TNOA journal of ophthalmic science and research” Minoxidil may cause vision problems.
Minoxidil alone is as effective as combining it with PRP for treating female pattern hair loss.
January 2022 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” Oral minoxidil helps with hair growth but needs more research to fully understand its effectiveness and safety.
March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Standard intralesional corticosteroids are the best treatment for patchy alopecia areata.
Minoxidil can cause hair to turn yellow.
October 2016 in “International journal of medical research and review” Minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, may cause acne-like skin eruptions.
January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” The treatment is effective and safe for severe alopecia areata in children, but not for total or universal hair loss.
July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Minoxidil 2% is more effective than tacrolimus 0.1% for hair regrowth in mild to moderate patchy hair loss, and combining both might give better results.
May 2013 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The multimodal microemulsion with minoxidil, diclofenac, and tea tree oil is more effective for hair growth than minoxidil alone.
January 2008 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Proper guidance on minoxidil use is crucial for effective results and safety.
December 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” PRP is more effective than minoxidil and placebo for treating hair loss.
December 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” Adding the topical gel improved hair growth more than using minoxidil or finasteride alone.