20 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil effectively and safely treats patchy hair loss, but more research needed.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
19 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A new gel containing minoxidil can treat hair loss effectively, potentially reducing side effects and improving treatment.
17 citations,
June 2019 in “Cellular signalling” Minoxidil helps protect and rebuild elastic fibers in arteries, improving artery function, especially in older females.
17 citations,
May 2015 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” Scientists created tiny particles loaded with a hair growth drug, minoxidil, that specifically target hair follicles and skin cells to potentially improve hair growth.
16 citations,
May 2020 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Minoxidil can stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells without harming the heart.
15 citations,
November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
14 citations,
August 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
14 citations,
March 2020 in “Scientific Reports” Using dual-frequency ultrasound with microbubbles can potentially improve the delivery of hair growth treatment through the skin and enhance hair growth.
14 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” 10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
13 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Alternative treatments show promise for hair growth beyond traditional methods.
12 citations,
June 2017 in “Cell Cycle” Minoxidil foam helps hair growth by increasing good proteins and decreasing bad pathways in men with hair loss.
8 citations,
March 2020 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations,
October 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” About 41% of Indian hair loss patients have low enzyme activity that affects hair loss treatment effectiveness, with men affected more than women. Testing for this can guide treatment.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.
2 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” Shampoos with more than 0.6% of cationic minoxidil particles can promote hair growth.
1 citations,
June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Enzyme booster SULT1A1 greatly enhances hair regrowth with minoxidil.
1 citations,
October 2017 in “Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A” A new minoxidil-like substance, triaminodil, was found in an illegal hair growth supplement.
August 2024 in “Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences” Combining PRP therapy with minoxidil is the most effective treatment for hair loss in men.
Monthly PRP therapy is more effective than daily minoxidil for alopecia areata.
Mesotherapy is a promising alternative to minoxidil for hair loss with mild side effects.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that certain characteristics like age, sex, race, marital status, and education level can influence whether alopecia patients stick to their hair loss treatment with topical minoxidil.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
August 2016 in “International journal of scientific research” Using minoxidil with finasteride in a cream helps maintain hair thickness after stopping oral finasteride.
20 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
6 citations,
September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Honokiol might help reduce male skin aging by maintaining testosterone levels.
2 citations,
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The authors' 10-year experience shows that a personalized approach to hair restoration surgery, using various techniques, leads to natural results and high patient satisfaction.
November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.
15 citations,
December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.