January 2025 in “Editora Acadêmica Periodicojs eBooks” This review found that low-dose oral Minoxidil may be a viable alternative to topical Minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia, offering similar efficacy but with better adherence and different side effect profiles; consideration of patient-specific factors is important for treatment choice.
December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced topical foam containing minoxidil and finasteride remained chemically, physically, and microbially stable for 180 days when stored properly at room temperature in light-resistant containers.
August 2020 in “Prosiding Farmasi” This study reviewed existing literature and reported that 1% Zinc pyrithione in anti-dandruff shampoo effectively inhibits the growth of fungi responsible for dandruff, aligning with the regulatory limits set by Indonesian health authorities.
September 2024 in “Sasambo Journal of Pharmacy” This study formulated and tested a pomegranate leaf shampoo with antifungal properties, identifying an optimal composition of 5.5% SLS and 15.5% cocamide DEA, showing good foam stability, appropriate pH, and viscosity in lab tests.
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January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the use of topical minoxidil for various types of alopecia and reports mixed evidence on its efficacy, with stronger support noted for conditions like eyebrow hypotrichosis and chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
May 2026 in “Revista Ensaios Pioneiros” This study developed and evaluated topical formulations containing 5% minoxidil and 1% rosemary essential oil for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding them physically and chemically suitable, but noted that further stability tests and clinical trials are needed to confirm therapeutic efficacy and safety.
May 2013 in “Reactions Weekly” Using minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions in some people.
This abstract introduces TrichoFoam™, a new foaming vehicle for compounding pharmacies, designed to be a gentle, non-irritating option for alopecia treatment, acknowledging that current topical treatments are limited and oral products may cause adverse effects.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a multipurpose herbal liquid shampoo formulated with extracts like Horse Gram and Amla, reporting effective cleansing, no skin irritation, and a pH of 5, suitable for scalp and hair.
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April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” In this case report, researchers observed that a 47-year-old woman developed pityriasis amiantacea after using topical minoxidil, suggesting a potential new etiology for this scalp condition.
March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no research findings or scientific content; it appears to be a website cookie policy and terms of use statement.
January 2025 in “Bandung Conference Series Pharmacy” This study found that a solid shampoo containing 15% tin leaf extract (Ficus carica L.) and 1% vitamin E exhibited strong antioxidant activity, with a 53.43% inhibition of free radicals in hair and scalp, suggesting potential for reducing hair loss and premature aging.
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October 2013 This study found that microemulsion and microemulsion-based hydrogels may offer a more effective and sustained topical delivery method for minoxidil compared to conventional solutions for hair loss treatment.
January 2021 in “Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy” This study found that melatonin, alone or with minoxidil, significantly reduced hair loss and increased hair growth in mice by enhancing antioxidant activity and lowering lipid peroxidation.
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September 1988 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This review discusses topical minoxidil for hair growth, reporting about one-third of users gain new hair, noting diminished effects after a year and increased hair loss if stopped, but provides no new experimental results.
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October 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that 2% topical minoxidil solution was significantly more effective than placebo in promoting new hair growth in women with androgenetic alopecia.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
November 2025 in “Andalas University eThesis (Andalas University)” This study found that a rosemary extract hair tonic at concentrations up to 15% effectively promotes hair growth in male Wistar rats, achieving longer and thicker hair compared to minoxidil 2%, and causing fewer side effects.
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January 2011 in “Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications” This study developed and validated a sensitive method using adsorptive cathodic stripping voltammetry to directly determine minoxidil in topical solutions, shampoos, and creams, achieving high recovery rates and precision.
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July 2010 in “Dermatitis” This review discusses the side effects associated with topical minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, noting propylene glycol as a common allergen and suggests alternatives for affected patients but reports no new clinical results.
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January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study reports that over 70% of responding dermatologists prescribed topical minoxidil, but a small percentage accounted for most prescriptions and few reported complications beyond local irritation.
November 1996 in “Inpharma Weekly” Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
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March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that cationic vesicles enhanced minoxidil skin retention and in vivo hair growth efficacy compared to other formulation types due to electrostatic interactions with the skin.
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March 1991 in “Dermatitis” This study observed that allergic contact dermatitis is frequently associated with the use of topical minoxidil for hair loss, suggesting that patch tests could help identify sensitized patients.
In a study on female Wistar rats, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 7.5%:2% combination of talok and pare leaf extracts increased hair growth comparable to minoxidil, showing similar efficacy in promoting hair growth without significant statistical difference.
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January 2019 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a shampoo using herbal extracts like Azadirachta indica and Zingiber officinale as a safer alternative to chemical-based shampoos, aiming to minimize side effects often associated with antifungal agents.
September 2025 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” This study found that Lophocereus marginatus extracts significantly inhibited melanoma cell growth in vitro and stimulated hair growth in mice, with combined treatments of LM with minoxidil or bergamot showing notable effects by day 14 without altering body weight.
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September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.
This study observed that 2% minoxidil solution stopped hair loss and promoted new hair growth in 85% of female pattern androgenetic alopecia patients, while 2% progesterone solution achieved similar results in 71% of patients.