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December 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with advanced androgenetic alopecia who underwent a 6-month trial of topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, aiming to optimize hair regrowth without surgery.
December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that applying a 1% cetirizine solution daily for 16 weeks resulted in a statistically significant increase in hair count among men with androgenetic alopecia, although improvements in global photographs were less pronounced, highlighting the need for larger studies to confirm these findings.
May 2025 in “International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga” This pilot study found that using a topical Carica papaya latex gel for 28 days reduced hair fall and promoted hair regrowth in individuals with Indralupta, although the bald patch size did not significantly change, indicating the potential need for longer treatment or additional interventions.
February 2025 in “Advances in Therapy” The topical finasteride spray was safe and well-tolerated with stable effects.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical sulforaphane reduces pigmentation and wrinkles from sun damage.
April 2024 in “International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention” This study found that transdermal application of vitamin D cream led to substantial reductions in inflammatory acne among participants with vitamin D deficiency, with all experiencing at least a 30% improvement after one month, and some achieving up to 100% reduction in acne lesions.
January 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case study found that a 9-year-old girl with trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 experienced significant improvements in hair density and length after 4 months of topical minoxidil treatment, suggesting its therapeutic potential for this condition.
July 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This study found that a topical henna formulation may improve symptoms like itching, burning, and redness in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, but larger controlled studies are needed.
December 2021 in “Razrabotka i registraciâ lekarstvennyh sredstv” This study found that the gel form of substance Y led to more hair follicles in the growth phase than 2% minoxidil solution when applied for alopecia treatment in mice.
July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.
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 2014 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” Chitosan-decorated carriers may improve topical finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
This review suggests that blood pressure differences among Afro-Caribbean and African communities may involve genetic factors as much as, or more than, salt intake, with no new clinical results reported.
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April 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers coated with a stearic acid-chitosan oligomer are stable, less cytotoxic, and suitable for topical delivery to promote hair growth.
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December 2006 in “Endocrinology” This study found that a topical cream containing PTH (7–34) significantly stimulated hair growth in hairless mice.
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April 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that topical adenosine significantly increased the ratio of thick hairs and contributed to global improvement in Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia compared to niacinamide, with no observed adverse events.
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report describes a woman who experienced frontal edema after topical minoxidil application following mesotherapy, noting that excessive absorption of minoxidil may cause localized vasodilatory side effects.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” In this study, applying a biodegradable microneedle patch after topical steroid application significantly increased steroid penetration and improved treatment outcomes in patients with prurigo nodularis compared to the control.
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June 1997 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In this study, daily topical minoxidil treatment in neonatal hairless pups led to increased hair growth and the development of hair follicles in the treated areas.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” In this study, researchers found that applying topical aprepitant, which blocks substance P receptors, significantly reduced facial dermatitis and hair loss in rats experiencing erlotinib-induced skin side effects, highlighting the neurogenic inflammation's role and the protective effect of ROS inhibition.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding men's scalps can increase hair growth, according to a 12-month study.
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” This study found that cortexolone 17α-propionate showed strong topical antiandrogenic activity, outperforming progesterone and several known antiandrogens, but lacked systemic antiandrogenic effects in animal models.
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.
October 2023 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together on the scalp works better for male hair loss than using either one alone.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that topical bortezomib increased cell proliferation in hair follicles and sebaceous glands in mice and may activate hair keratin gene expression through GATA-3 transcription factors.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study reported a case of a 34-year-old male developing allergic contact dermatitis to minoxidil solution, with positive patch test reactions attributed to the solution's ingredients, highlighting the potential for propylene glycol sensitivity.
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November 1987 in “Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy” This article reviews the potential of topical minoxidil to cosmetically thicken hair in some individuals with male pattern hair loss, but it reports no new clinical results.
November 2015 in “Chemical & engineering news” This study reported that topical drugs regrew hair in mice.
February 2026 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This study established consensus-based guidelines for using low-dose oral and topical minoxidil in managing pattern hair loss for patients undergoing hair transplant surgery, recommending specific dosages, monitoring procedures, and timing for initiation post-surgery.
This systematic review found that topical minoxidil significantly increases nail growth in healthy individuals and patients with nail disorders, showing a promising mean increase in growth rate and clinical response compared to controls, without serious adverse effects reported.