December 2025 in “Chemical Biology & Drug Design” This study suggests that hesperidin may regulate pathways in hair follicle cells to help mitigate hair loss, revealing molecular mechanisms of nitric oxide donor-mediated hair follicle protection.
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February 2023 in “Ibrain” This review discusses the neuroprotective properties of Nigella sativa and its nanoformulations for treating neurodegenerative disorders, without presenting new clinical results.
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March 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study reports that the new neighborhood face index (NFI) demonstrates a remarkably high correlation with the physiochemical properties of benzenoid hydrocarbons, highlighting its potential as a predictive tool.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study found that adding inferior turbinate reduction to septorhinoplasty improved nasal function significantly more than septorhinoplasty alone, based on visual analogue scale scores and acoustic rhinometry measurements.
January 2026 in “Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry” This study developed a metal-free method for synthesizing sulfinimidate esters, showcasing their potential as versatile intermediates for enantioselective bond formation under mild conditions.
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June 1983 in “Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)” This case study reports that ingestion of topical minoxidil, used for hair loss, can cause severe circulatory shock and acute pulmonary edema, necessitating immediate medical intervention with fluids and vasopressors.
July 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” This study found that topical niosomal minoxidil significantly increased hair count and patient satisfaction compared to conventional minoxidil in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using a high concentration of minoxidil with microneedling and carboxytherapy significantly increased hair growth in 9 adults with androgenetic alopecia, as measured by hair density and diameter improvements.
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September 2026 in “Advanced Materials Technologies” In a mouse model study, researchers developed a methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel microneedle patch co-loaded with finasteride and a carbon monoxide-releasing molecule for androgenetic alopecia, which showed better hair regrowth and safety compared to traditional treatments, offering an innovative approach with minimized systemic side effects.
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March 2016 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” This report describes a case of refractory shock and pulmonary edema resulting from the accidental ingestion of topical minoxidil, highlighting a rare instance of poisoning.
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April 2009 in “Pharmacotherapy” Minoxidil can cause deadly skin reaction; monitor patients closely.
September 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study reported that using a Cutera Xeo laser with specific probes may help treat rosacea symptoms like diffuse facial erythema and telangiectasias, with some risks like bruises and hypopigmentation.
November 2024 in “Cureus” In this case report, a 24-year-old male experienced severe vasoplegic shock after ingesting a large amount of minoxidil solution, requiring an unprecedented 180 hours of norepinephrine support for blood pressure maintenance, highlighting the need for extensive supportive care following minoxidil intoxication.
January 2014 in “대한미용학회지” In this study, the researchers found that micronizing hinokitiol using supercritical carbon dioxide impacted its particle size, with increased temperature enlarging particles and increased pressure reducing them.
This study found that minoxidil nanoliposomes led to faster hair growth and reduced scalp bacteria in mice compared to free minoxidil.
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December 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that MENT is 10 times more potent than testosterone in suppressing gonadotropins and contributing to anabolism in monkeys, with a potentially wider therapeutic index for human androgen replacement and male contraception.
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January 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This study found that using a fractional CO2 laser in combination with minoxidil significantly increased hair count and thickness in Egyptian men with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Journal of Biophotonics” In this study, researchers observed that red and red-orange LED light therapy stimulates nitric oxide production and decreases dihydrotestosterone synthesis in cell models, suggesting a potential mechanism for using light therapy to treat androgenetic alopecia.
January 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.
October 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the AOPT-MTL mode is an effective and safe treatment option for nasal blackheads in Asians, indicating potential for widespread clinical use.
December 2025 in “PubMed” This case study reported that a patient experienced worsening alopecia and scarring after medical ozone therapy, highlighting significant clinical risks that may outweigh potential therapeutic benefits.
This review explores the synthesis and potential of azasteroids as novel drugs, discussing challenges in their production and reporting no new clinical results.
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that using an argon gas-based system for intralesional cryotherapy significantly reduced keloid scar volume, improved scar quality, and resulted in low recurrence rates after 12 months.
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February 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that plucking hair from rats' dorsal skin rapidly decreased ornithine decarboxylase activity, possibly due to an inhibitory substance that was activated by ammonium sulfate treatment.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers optimized fast-dissolving tablets of nifedipine using a systematic approach, resulting in formulations that demonstrated rapid disintegration, enhanced dissolution profiles, and improved solubility, potentially improving oral delivery for patients requiring poorly soluble antihypertensive medication.
April 2026 in “Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences” In this study using a mouse model, researchers observed that topical nifedipine cream at 0.3% concentration promoted hair growth more effectively than 2% minoxidil solution, suggesting that nifedipine may have potential as a hair growth treatment.
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August 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study suggested that moxibustion treatment before or at the early stage of diminished ovarian reserve in rats may improve ovarian function by modulating androgen balance, though its effects differ across intervention timings.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics” In this study, induction nab-paclitaxel plus cisplatin, combined with nimotuzumab and IMRT, followed by S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy, showed excellent survival benefits with tolerable toxicities for stage N3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
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August 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article hypothesizes that minoxidil may act as an endothelium-derived relaxing factor agonist, which could explain both its vasodilatory properties and its potential effect on hair growth; however, it reports no new experimental results.