40 citations,
May 1987 in “The Lancet” Minoxidil helps some bald men, but most lose hair again when stopping.
39 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry” New sensor detects minoxidil accurately and effectively.
39 citations,
April 2010 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticles improve minoxidil skin permeation, but more research needed for effective hair growth.
39 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
38 citations,
March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
37 citations,
April 1979 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure but side effects may limit its use.
36 citations,
February 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Geranium sibiricum extract helps hair grow and is more effective than minoxidil but can be toxic in high concentrations.
34 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Liposome Research” Minoxidil-loaded liposomes effectively deliver to hair follicles, potentially improving hair growth and treating alopecia.
34 citations,
January 1997 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil affects cell growth in two ways: low doses increase growth, while high doses slow it down and can be toxic.
34 citations,
October 1994 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Ethanol over 50% helps minoxidil absorb better into skin.
34 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.
32 citations,
January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.
32 citations,
January 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormone therapy affects hair growth in transgender individuals, with testosterone potentially causing hair loss in trans men and estrogen reducing facial/body hair in trans women; treatment options vary.
32 citations,
January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Minoxidil helps hair growth by activating enzymes in hair follicles.
31 citations,
September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
31 citations,
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
30 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that the best approach for treating Female Pattern Hair Loss is a combination of different treatments.
30 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
28 citations,
November 2020 in “Fluid Phase Equilibria” Minoxidil dissolves better in propylene glycol + water than in supercritical CO2.
28 citations,
April 2008 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry” Minoxidil mixed with β-cyclodextrin improves solubility and gradual release.
28 citations,
January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” Minoxidil may cause heart changes; use caution and monitor patients with heart conditions.
28 citations,
January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
28 citations,
September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
26 citations,
January 1978 in “Nephron” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
26 citations,
May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
26 citations,
March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
25 citations,
May 1986 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences” Minoxidil helps hair growth and boosts self-esteem in balding men.
25 citations,
June 1990 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Longer contact time increases minoxidil absorption, but doesn't affect metabolism.
24 citations,
November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin but may have side effects like irritation.
24 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis may help treat various health issues and promote hair growth, but more research is needed for safety.