research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
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research Minoxidil Sulfate Is the Active Metabolite That Stimulates Hair Follicles
Minoxidil sulfate stimulates hair growth.
research Minoxidil Sulphation in Human Liver and Platelets
Minoxidil is processed in the body by an enzyme found in the liver and platelets.
research Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Minoxidil and Topical Alfatradiol in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Minoxidil works better for female hair loss than alfatradiol, both safe.
research Minoxidil to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Minoxidil, originally a blood pressure medication, is effective in treating hair loss in men and women, with different strengths recommended for each.
research Dermatologists' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Pattern Toward Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia
Saudi dermatologists' understanding and use of low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss may not be fully represented due to a small survey sample and language barriers.
research Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia: Continuing Medical Education
The document concludes that androgenetic alopecia is common, has a genetic link, and can be diagnosed and treated with medications like finasteride and minoxidil.
research Minoxidil: A Comprehensive Review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
research Skin and Hair Abnormalities of Cantu Syndrome: A Congenital Hypertrichosis Due to a Genetic Alteration Mimicking the Pharmacological Effect of Minoxidil
Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.
research Understanding and Management of Female Pattern Alopecia
The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
research Current Understanding and Treatment of Sex Hormone-Related Hair Diseases
Sex hormones affect hair growth and loss, and treatments for related hair diseases include various medications, hair transplantation, and light therapy.
research Understanding and Addressing Hair Disorders in Transgender Individuals
Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
research Understanding Pattern Hair Loss: Hair Biology Impacted by Genes, Androgens, Prostaglandins, and Epigenetic Factors
Pattern hair loss is mainly caused by genetics and hormones, with limited effective treatments available.
research Updates in the Understanding and Treatments of Skin and Hair Disorders in Women of Color
New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.
research Hair Restoration in the Ethnic Patient and Review of Hair Transplant Fundamentals
The document concludes that understanding hair loss and considering medical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before surgery is important, especially for young patients with rapid hair loss, and that hairline design varies among different ethnicities.
research A Review on Hair Loss and Damage
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
research Regenerative Medicine and Hair Loss: How Hair Follicle Culture Has Advanced Our Understanding of Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair follicle culture helps develop new treatments for hair loss.
research Graft Versus Host Disease Presenting as Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Model for Pathophysiological Understanding of Cicatricial Pattern Hair Loss
A woman's hair loss from graft versus host disease helps understand similar hair loss conditions.
research Human Hair Follicles Contain Two Forms of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels, Only One Sensitive to Minoxidil
One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
research Follicular and Percutaneous Penetration Pathways of Topically Applied Minoxidil Foam
Minoxidil foam enters hair follicles and skin for hair growth.
research Attempted Construction of Minoxidil: Carboxylic Acid Cocrystals; 7 Salts and 1 Cocrystal Resulted
Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
research Determination of Protonation State in Molecular Salt of Minoxidil and 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Through a Combined Experimental and Theoretical Study: Influence of Proton Transfer on Biological Activities
The MXD/24HA salt is more effective for hair growth than raw MXD.
research Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis Caused by Topical Application of Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause a skin reaction called ALEP.
research Use of Topical Minoxidil, 17α-Estradiol, and Hydrocortisone Butyrate in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
A lotion with minoxidil, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17a-estradiol can improve or stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in some cases, but there's no universally-accepted treatment yet.
research Minoxidil/Salicylic Acid Hydrogel Formulated for Alopecia Treatment: Supramolecular Interactions Modulate Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities
The new minoxidil and salicylic acid hydrogel improves alopecia treatment.
research Comparative Effects of Finasteride and Minoxidil on Male Reproductive Organs: A Systematic Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence
Finasteride is more harmful to male reproductive health than minoxidil.
research Efficacy and Safety of Combinational Therapy Using Topical Minoxidil and Microneedling for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Using minoxidil with microneedling increases hair count for hair loss without serious side effects.
research Immunomorphological Features of Women's Skin with Androgenetic Alopecia in the Treatment of Plasma Enriched with Platelets in Combination with Topical Minoxidil 2% Lotion
The treatment improved hair health in women with androgenetic alopecia.
research Dermatologists' Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Pattern Toward Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Hair Loss in Saudi Arabia
Saudi dermatologists know about low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss but don't often prescribe it, partly due to its unavailability.