62 citations,
December 2013 in “Aaps Journal” Squarticles effectively deliver hair growth drugs to follicles and dermal papilla cells.
27 citations,
September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
22 citations,
March 2020 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves minoxidil treatment for hair loss.
22 citations,
January 1985 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Minoxidil in breast milk may harm nursing infants.
117 citations,
August 2019 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
40 citations,
July 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today” Current treatments for male pattern baldness include minoxidil and finasteride, with new options being developed.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging and loss are caused by genetics, hormones, environment, and grooming, with treatments like minoxidil effective for certain types of hair loss.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
34 citations,
April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Adjuvants, diet changes, and laser therapy may improve male pattern hair loss.
58 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
28 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Body and beard hair can be used for hair restoration in severely bald patients, but the technique is complex and costly.
6 citations,
October 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair aging is inevitable, but using the right hair care products can help maintain hair health.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
4 citations,
February 2015 in “PubMed” The emu oil emulsion with minoxidil was better at promoting hair growth than the commercial product.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” 19 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
18 citations,
May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Serenoa repens extract in topical products improves hair growth and appearance in male pattern baldness with mild side-effects.
5 citations,
January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil absorption in skin is slowed by cleansing, depends on how long it stays on the skin, and is not much affected by reapplication.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” The new hydrogel treatment promotes faster hair growth and better skin health for hair loss.
11 citations,
January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” Adding TPGS to minoxidil solutions can improve skin penetration and retention, especially in water and PEG 400-based solutions.
20 citations,
October 2018 in “Physics and chemistry of liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in ethanol-water mixtures at different temperatures, with water playing a key role.
5 citations,
July 2000 in “Southern Medical Journal” Male pattern baldness is often genetic and linked to a hormone, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being effective for some men.
7 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” Minoxidil dissolves better in propylene glycol and water as temperature and propylene glycol amount increase.
28 citations,
November 2020 in “Fluid Phase Equilibria” Minoxidil dissolves better in propylene glycol + water than in supercritical CO2.
55 citations,
June 2009 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by penetrating skin, with ethanol-containing formulas working best.
34 citations,
September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is a reasonably safe alternative for patients allergic to the topical form.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The optimized microemulsion with cinnamon oil effectively delivers finasteride through the skin without damaging hair.