3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapy with QR 678 Neo and 5% Minoxidil is most effective for male hair loss.
April 2023 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” In this study, oral minoxidil at 5 mg/day improved hair density comparably to topical minoxidil 5% in men with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, offering a viable alternative for those intolerant to topical application.
53 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% solution both improved hair density in women with female-pattern hair loss, but oral minoxidil may offer advantages in reducing hair shedding.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this meta-analysis, researchers found that oral and topical minoxidil treatments for androgenetic alopecia had similar efficacy in improving hair density and diameter, but oral minoxidil resulted in a higher incidence of hypertrichosis compared to topical use.
19 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study concluded that while both 5% topical and 1 mg oral minoxidil significantly improved hair diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients, there was no significant difference in overall effectiveness or patient satisfaction between the treatments.
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study found that combining oral chelated Zinc with 5% minoxidil solution improved hair density and hair shaft diameter in women with female pattern hair loss, without reported side effects.
30 citations
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December 1972 in “Archives of dermatology” This report examines efforts to enhance the efficacy of topical steroids for alopecia areata using penetration-enhancing vehicles and exceptionally high concentrations, noting systemic steroids often lead to relapses and toxicity.
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March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses traction alopecia, its causes, and common treatments, noting a lack of data on effective treatment options; the authors emphasize altering hair care practices to potentially reverse early-stage alopecia.
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October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that topical finasteride significantly increased hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo while maintaining similar efficacy to oral finasteride but with lower systemic exposure and a reduced impact on serum DHT levels, potentially minimizing sexual side effects.
March 2025 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial found that a 24-week treatment with topical finasteride significantly increased hair growth and was well-tolerated in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.
September 1988 in “Inpharma (Balgowlah)” Retinoids are effective for acne but can cause serious side effects.
January 2022 in “Cosmoderma” This study found that combining oral minoxidil with dutasteride increased hair thickness, density, and new growth in male pattern baldness patients with minimal side effects.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This article discusses the clinical presentation and management challenges of menopausal acne, noting its multifactorial etiology and recommending tailored treatment approaches based on acne severity and associated features, without reporting new clinical results.
October 2019 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” This study found that oral minoxidil 1 mg daily was as effective and safe as topical minoxidil 5% solution for treating female pattern hair loss over 24 weeks, but more likely to cause excessive hair growth elsewhere.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review focuses on the clinical presentation and management challenges of menopausal acne and reports no new experimental findings.
P-3074 effectively blocks scalp DHT better than oral finasteride.
17 citations
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May 1998 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause pustular allergic reactions on skin.
14 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
This review discusses the criteria for evaluating treatments for androgenetic alopecia and emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making, noting no treatment currently meets all desired criteria of efficacy, safety, affordability, and ease of use.
January 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article involves an interview with dermatologist Rodney Sinclair and provides no new research findings.
September 2015 in “SelfCare Journal” Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
June 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article reviews a case of impressive hair regrowth in a man with androgenetic alopecia using a combination of topical minoxidil and tretinoin, but provides no clinical trial results; the authors call for informed consent before recommending this treatment.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this survey, dermatologists in India reported preferring alcohol-free minoxidil combined with procapil and finasteride over traditional alcohol-based formulations for managing androgenetic alopecia, citing better tolerance and patient adherence.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Case Reports” This case study describes a 15-year-old girl with progressive hair thinning and reduced hair density at the frontal scalp, with a family history of alopecia.
3 citations
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” This article reviews the causes, clinical features, and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, but provides no new clinical findings.
This article reports the successful treatment of a Pitbull dog with chronic Flea Allergy Dermatitis using a combination of topical and oral therapies, resulting in complete recovery and hair regrowth.
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study explores the use of low-dose naltrexone as a novel treatment for lichen planopilaris, but specific results or outcomes are not detailed in the abstract.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Minoxidil is effective for hair growth and safe for long-term use.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.