August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Some drugs can cause hair loss or growth, but hair usually returns to normal after stopping the drug.
119 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” This article reviews the therapeutic potential of potassium channel openers for various conditions related to metabolic distress but does not report new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for further research.
August 1994 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Psoriasis treatments range from topical creams to systemic medications with serious side effects, and while treatments can manage symptoms, there is no cure.
40 citations
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January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that nanoemulsions incorporating skin penetration enhancers significantly increased the permeation of minoxidil through human skin compared to aqueous control solutions.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology” June 2015 in “Reactions weekly” December 2012 in “Reactions weekly” January 2022 in “Springer eBooks”
December 2024 in “http://isrctn.com/” MpowerTM may improve hair growth and satisfaction more than plain minoxidil, with mild side effects.
January 1987 in “Chronica Dermatologica” 4 citations
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.
March 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article provides an overview of minoxidil's application as a vasodilator for severe hypertension and its topical use for treating androgenetic alopecia, detailing its effective plasma threshold levels for hair growth induction without new findings.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
June 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining Procapil with minoxidil improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the mechanisms and uses of minoxidil for hypertension and androgenetic alopecia, without presenting new clinical findings.
May 1987 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Topical minoxidil may slow hair loss but often doesn't lead to satisfactory hair regrowth and requires ongoing treatment.
23 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” In this small study, topical minoxidil 2% was associated with an increase in normal hair shaft production in patients with Monilethrix without any reported side effects.
March 2023 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” In this study, new formulations of 2% minoxidil cream and a minoxidil shampoo with plant antioxidants showed significant hair growth-stimulating and follicle-protective effects in an experimental alopecia model.
April 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that adding procapil to minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone in improving hair count, patient satisfaction, and dermatologist assessment scores for treating androgenetic alopecia over 12 months.
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August 2017 This article reviews the mechanism, usage, and alternatives of the medication minoxidil in dermatology and reports no new clinical outcomes.
January 2025 in “Reactions Weekly” November 2024 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
Minoxidil sulfate, delivered through iontophoresis, can be used to treat hair loss.