October 2024 in “Más dermatología” The abstract describes a journal that covers a wide range of topics from basic research to dermo-aesthetics, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and scientific rigor across subjects like molecular biology, gene therapy, and dermocosmetics, but provides no specific study results.
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October 2024 in “Veterinary Sciences” In this case study, hemodialysis was reported as an effective treatment for a cat suffering from minoxidil toxicosis, leading to the cat's full recovery over an 11-day hospitalization period.
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July 1983 in “Veterinary Quarterly” This study found that treating dermatomycosis in cats and dogs with ketoconazole for 20 days resulted in new hair growth and a high rate of clinical cure, with minimal side effects.
June 2026 in “JAAD reviews.” This review suggests that low-dose oral minoxidil may enhance hair density in certain nonandrogenetic alopecias, but highlights the need for controlled trials due to mixed and limited evidence.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most young patients found oral minoxidil helpful for hair loss and were willing to continue using it.
April 2023 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.
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October 1989 in “PubMed” This study found that sulfation of minoxidil occurs in hair follicles and proliferative keratinocytes, which may be linked to its hair growth stimulation effects.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
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April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery” This review describes minoxidil's hair regrowth mechanism and discusses dermatological applications, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for regular use and addressing allergic reactions.
July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that both topical methotrexate 1% gel and minoxidil 5% gel were effective in treating localized alopecia areata, with no significant differences in efficacy between the two treatments.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that a novel effervescent formulation significantly increased minoxidil sulphate accumulation in hair follicles and skin compared to a standard minoxidil solution.
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July 2004 in “Journal of Wildlife Diseases” In this study, ivermectin treatment in affected Columbian black-tailed deer was associated with increased weight gain, reduced parasites, and faster hair regrowth compared to untreated deer.
This study found that a once-daily capsule of minoxidil and spironolactone may safely reduce hair loss severity in women with female pattern hair loss.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, researchers developed a fast-dissolving microneedle patch delivering minoxidil nanoparticles and plant-derived vesicles, which improved hair regrowth and follicle health in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation without causing skin irritation or systemic toxicity.
March 2019 in “eCommons (Cornell University)” This report covers the diagnosis and treatment of equine pemphigus foliaceus presented by a case study of a Hackney pony mare, showing improvement with prednisolone treatment.
March 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that minoxidil nanoparticles significantly increased hair growth in mice compared to commercial minoxidil and rosemary extract, demonstrating improved delivery and follicular uptake.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that twice-daily application of 5% Minoxidil did not significantly impact hair growth in Sinclair minipigs over 27 days.
November 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This article highlights the need for a comprehensive review of injectable minoxidil for hair loss, as existing treatments primarily focus on topical and oral forms of the medication.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that oral minoxidil was associated with short-term improvements in clinical severity for androgenetic alopecia, whereas oral dutasteride did not show significant early clinical changes in the six-month follow-up.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats female hair loss with good safety.
August 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Oral minoxidil for hair loss caused mild side effects in some men, but most continued treatment.
November 2024 in “RECIMA21 - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar - ISSN 2675-6218” In this study, a literature review concluded that minoxidil is safe and effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with few side effects, and highlighted the role of pharmacists in optimizing treatment by monitoring use and fostering adherence.
May 2026 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” This study found that the carbohydrate-based excipient β-cyclodextrin forms a stable inclusion complex with the active ingredient of Minoxicapil®, potentially enhancing its formulation for hair-loss treatment, and in vitro assays suggest improved proliferation of DPC cells, supporting its use in topical treatments.
February 2024 in “Cosmoderma” This review discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil for patterned hair loss and reports it may offer improved compliance and safety compared to topical minoxidil, but provides no new clinical findings.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
August 2022 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, pre-treatment with steam towel, l-menthol, and CA-carpronium enhanced the absorption of minoxidil nanoparticles in mice, potentially increasing therapeutic efficiency without side effects.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers found that dermoscopy does not provide distinguishing features for diagnosing scalp contact dermatitis from topical minoxidil compared to other causes of severe scalp itching.
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March 2008 in “Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine” This case study describes successful treatment of a siamang's persistent Microsporum canis infection using a sustained-release clotrimazole varnish, leading to lesion resolution after two years of clinical signs.