Scalp tonics are popular for stress-related hair loss, but minoxidil is used less due to side effects and inconvenience.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
May 2023 in “JAAD international” Minoxidil-dutasteride tattooing can potentially help regrow hair, especially in men who already have some thin hair.
May 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, basic fibroblast growth factor, and minoxidil together significantly increases hair count and growth rate in people with hair loss.
May 2023 in “GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS” Combining PRP with Minoxidil is more effective for hair regrowth than PRP alone.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are treatments for hair loss.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
May 2023 in “International journal of science and research” 2% minoxidil solution improved hair density and quality in children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for male hair loss than using either one alone.
January 2023 in “TNOA journal of ophthalmic science and research” Minoxidil may cause vision problems.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma, and microneedling all help with pattern hair loss, but their effectiveness varies.
October 2022 in “Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences” Different substances can affect how well the skin absorbs minoxidil, a hair loss drug. Caprylic acid helps the skin absorb it the best, followed by propylene glycol and water.
September 2022 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Thicker minoxidil solutions work better and need less frequent application.
September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man got heart and swelling issues from a hair loss medication, so doctors advise careful use, especially in people with past health problems.
May 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combined carboxytherapy and minoxidil 20% may help treat Lichen planopilaris.
February 2022 in “Programa de Iniciação Científica - PIC/UniCEUB” Both Minoxidil and PRP are effective for male pattern baldness treatment.
November 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 3D spheroid cultures of human hair follicle cells are better for hair growth research than 2D cultures, and they provide new insights into how hair growth treatments like minoxidil and TCQA work.
August 2021 in “Chinese journal of burns” Combining FUE with rb-bFGF and minoxidil is more effective and has fewer side effects than FUE alone for treating hair loss.
August 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” Minoxidil slightly increased hair volume more than Finasterida, but both reduced hair loss similarly.
July 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” Minoxidil is effective and safe for hair growth in Androgenetic Alopecia, with manageable side effects.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Mesotherapy involves injecting substances like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins into the skin to treat hair loss and skin conditions, with good patient satisfaction but possible skin inflammation.
March 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” Minoxidil helps hair growth.
January 2021 in “Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy” Melatonin and minoxidil together may improve hair growth when applied to the skin.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.
January 2021 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The new 5% minoxidil formulation without propylene glycol effectively promotes hair growth with fewer side effects and better user satisfaction.
Using Minoxidil for hair loss might cause eye problems, but it's not certain.
December 2020 in “Dermatología argentina” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats male pattern baldness.
November 2020 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal sučasnih problem toksikologìï” Minoxidil lotion may harm male reproductive health.