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July 2016 in “PubMed” In this study, once-daily 5% minoxidil foam and twice-daily 2% minoxidil solution both promoted hair regrowth in women with female pattern hair loss, but noninferiority of the foam was not established.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Allied Science” In this study, researchers developed a herbal hair oil using natural ingredients like amla, hibiscus, and coconut oil, aiming to create a formulation with nourishing and antioxidant properties, while offering stability and safe use for scalp application.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This study examines various methodological factors affecting hair cortisol concentration analysis, finding inconsistent results on the impact of factors like resuspension solution, hair weight, extraction duration, and hair-cutting method.
This phase II study found that a 0.05% topical dutasteride solution was more effective than oral finasteride (1 mg/day) in increasing hair count and width in males with androgenetic alopecia over 24 weeks, without causing irritation.
May 2025 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” This randomized controlled trial found that topical 5% minoxidil was more effective than topical 5% Procapil in treating androgenetic alopecia after six months, as indicated by patient self-assessment, global photography, and researcher evaluation, with statistically significant differences favoring minoxidil.
January 2025 in “Mansoura Medical Journal” This study found that topical minoxidil 5% was more effective than cetirizine 1% in improving hair parameters in male androgenetic alopecia, though cetirizine showed promising safety and some efficacy.
October 2024 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” This study conducted at Baghdad Teaching Hospital found that topical applications of Ciprofloxacin and Clindamycin effectively reduced acne severity indices in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris over 12 weeks, with Ciprofloxacin showing a greater reduction in papules and pustules compared to Clindamycin.
July 2024 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review evaluates various topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia but does not provide new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for selecting therapies with limited systemic side effects.
February 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study introduced a unique herbal hair oil formulation that combines natural extracts such as coconut oil, sesame seeds, and hibiscus to hydrate the scalp, stimulate hair follicles, and improve overall hair appearance, aiming to address issues like thinning, dryness, and dandruff.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study developed and validated a precise and rapid HPLC method to simultaneously determine Minoxidil and Finasteride in pharmaceuticals, demonstrating successful application for routine quality control without interference from excipients.
April 2023 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that using histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution with adenosine triphosphate and deferoxamine for hair graft preservation significantly reduced postsurgical shedding compared to Ringer solution, enhancing patient satisfaction.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, topical application of keratin extract from wool promoted hair growth in mice by reducing the time for initiation and completion of growth phases and improving hair quality.
September 2022 in “Pharmacy Today”
February 2020 in “Drug Analytical Research” This study found that magistral topical minoxidil solutions had differences in color, viscosity, and acidity compared to industrial formulations and issues with drug content and dosage indication, despite similar follicular penetration.
September 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that anisotropic osmolyte solutions may improve hair follicle turnover and condition in both in vitro and in silico models, as well as in human volunteers with hair disorders.
This study observed that 5% minoxidil milky lotion increased hair density more than the standard solution at 8 weeks in males with androgenetic alopecia, but their efficacy was similar at later visits.
September 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that topical rosemary solution was as effective as Minoxidil 2% in treating alopecia areata on the scalp.
January 2010 in “Annals of King Edward Medical University” This study concluded that combination therapy with 5% minoxidil and 0.05% betamethasone dipropionate cream was more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than 5% minoxidil alone.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews the use of a polyherbal hair oil formulation, highlighting its potential benefits for treating common hair issues like baldness, alopecia, and dandruff due to its nutrient-rich ingredients, including Amla, Almond, and Neem.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviewed the potential benefits of polyherbal hair oil formulations for addressing common hair issues like dandruff and baldness, emphasizing their natural ingredients and nutrient provision.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil significantly improved hair appearance in androgenetic alopecia patients, with high patient satisfaction and no severe adverse events.
July 2021 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology” In this study, the combination of intradermal meso-solution and topical 5% minoxidil significantly increased hair re-growth in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy” In this study, the novel 5% minoxidil formulation significantly increased scalp hydration and decreased redness in Indian men with androgenetic alopecia compared to alcohol-based formulations.
September 2016 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Once-daily 5% minoxidil foam increases hair regrowth and density in women with hair loss, but not as effectively as twice-daily 2% minoxidil solution, though it's safer and more convenient.
November 2013 in “Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences” This study found that a topical solution of caffeine and minoxidil 2.5% was more effective in treating androgenetic alopecia than minoxidil 2.5% alone.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride solution helps treat hair loss.
January 2007 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that the new cytopurine/pentadecanoic glyceride topical solution significantly improved total hair count and reduced daily hair shedding in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks, although other measures did not differ from placebo.
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this 48-week trial, 5% topical minoxidil was more effective than both 2% minoxidil and placebo in promoting hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss, with notable improvements in nonvellus hair count and hair growth assessments.
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February 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.