April 2023 in “Asian Medical Journal and Alternative Medicine” This study found that applying 2% topical minoxidil resulted in a greater nail growth rate compared to 5% minoxidil and placebo over eight weeks, with no observed side effects, suggesting 2% is an effective concentration for accelerating nail growth.
This study concluded that 5% minoxidil foam or solution applied twice daily is effective and safe for treating male androgenetic alopecia.
December 2025 in “JMU Scholoraly Commons (James Madison University)” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with topical 5% minoxidil increased hair density and patient satisfaction more than minoxidil alone in treating androgenetic alopecia.
9 citations
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January 2017 in “Farmacia” This review discusses the safety of finasteride for male androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, concluding it remains a viable option due to synergistic effects with other treatments and predictive measures for side effect risk.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found significant hair regrowth in male pattern baldness using 2% and 3% topical minoxidil solutions compared to placebo over a 4-month period.
January 2017 in “Touro Scholar (Touro College)” This review concludes that while hair loss cannot be cured, its progression can often be halted or reversed with continuous use of FDA-approved drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.
January 2011 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses spironolactone as an effective and potentially safer treatment for androgenic alopecia, particularly when used with minoxidil, but calls for more high-quality clinical trials.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Social Science Research Network” This study discusses the role of physicians and pharmaceutical companies as entrepreneurial actors in off-label drug use, arguing they may advance patient care more quickly than regulatory agencies.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review examines the potential of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in treating and possibly preventing allergic diseases, and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This article reports a case of pseudofolliculitis barbae potentially induced by the use of oral minoxidil.
March 1985 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Minoxidil helps 32% of patients with hereditary baldness regrow hair.
268 citations
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April 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, niosomal formulations enhanced minoxidil skin accumulation compared to commercial and control solutions, suggesting a potential improvement for topical delivery in hair loss treatment.
43 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that a topical solution combining 0.25% finasteride with 3% minoxidil significantly improved hair growth, as measured by hair density, diameter, and global assessment, in men with androgenetic alopecia, compared to 3% minoxidil alone, over 24 weeks without systemic adverse effects reported.
30 citations
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September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study on a murine model, researchers observed that a 5% minoxidil solution reduced stress-induced changes in hair growth, suggesting its potential for managing stress-related hair loss in humans.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Spectroscopy Letters” This study reported that the calculated and experimental electronic and vibrational properties of minoxidil were in good agreement, providing detailed insights into its molecular structure and thermal behaviors.
November 2004 in “Medical Journal of Indonesia” This review discusses the impact of hormonal changes on female skin and hair loss and suggests that antiandrogenic treatments may help mitigate these effects, but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the cellular dynamics affecting dermal papilla size in androgenetic alopecia and suggests targeting DP size could improve therapies, but it presents no new clinical data.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.
9 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This review summarizes research finding over 150 new molecules with various biological activities from traditional herbal medicines studied in China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.
February 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study conducted at the University of Michigan Alopecia Clinic, survey respondents demonstrated high awareness (97.9%) of topical minoxidil for hair loss, with medical professionals being the most influential information source (34%). Concerns about usage included continuous application (46.8%) and skepticism about regrowth (29.8%).
115 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this study, PRP injections increased hair count and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia not responding to minoxidil and finasteride, with high patient satisfaction reported.
This study found that anise ethanol extract at 10% and 20% doses positively influenced hair growth in mice, showing effects similar to Minoxidil.
36 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Dermatology” This article updates Japanese guidelines for diagnosing and treating male and female-pattern hair loss, recommending specific drugs and therapies while advising against certain treatments for female-pattern hair loss.
14 citations
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April 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” In this study, luteolin-loaded nanoemulsions were shown to promote hair growth similarly to a luteolin solution in organic solvents, offering enhanced stability for follicular delivery.
5 citations
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April 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study reported that 5% minoxidil nanoparticles enhanced hair growth more effectively in mice than a commercial minoxidil solution, with significantly higher drug accumulation in the upper hair follicles.
1 citations
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October 1974 in “Postgraduate medicine” New drugs like clonidine and prazosin show promise for treating high blood pressure despite some side effects.
November 2024 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This report details a six-month internship experience, split between hospital and community pharmacy settings, which enhanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge in pharmaceutical care and highlighted the pharmacist's role in ensuring safe medication use.
August 2018 in “SDÜ SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ DERGİSİ” In this review, the authors examine the causes, risk factors, and management strategies for chemotherapy-induced hair loss, highlighting its psychological impact and underscoring the role of healthcare providers, especially nurses, in supporting patients through this distressing side effect.
This review discusses the off-label use of drugs like Minoxidil, Aripripazole, and others, providing insights for physicians and pharmacists but reports no new clinical findings.