Oral Minoxidil can cause serious eye problems, but stopping it can improve vision.
25 citations,
November 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil didn't increase scalp blood flow for hair growth, but hexyl nicotinate did.
14 citations,
July 1987 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic skin reactions in some users.
20 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Headache & Pain Management” Discontinuing topical minoxidil can resolve headaches and dizziness.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
19 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
December 2019 in “Drug Analytical Research” Magistral pharmacies had issues with production quality and dosage accuracy.
23 citations,
June 1996 in “Toxicology” Older rats more affected by minoxidil's cardiotoxic effects than younger rats.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Accidental findings have led to new hair treatment discoveries, like using blood pressure and diabetes medications for hair loss and unwanted hair.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Low-dose oral minoxidil can help increase hair growth in women with hair loss.
1 citations,
March 2015 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” A new method accurately measures minoxidil and aminexil in drugs.
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 69-year-old man with sinus infection and fainting spells was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, treated with steroids and a specific drug, which improved his condition.
8 citations,
April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
34 citations,
March 2004 in “Journal of Liposome Research” Minoxidil-loaded liposomes effectively deliver to hair follicles, potentially improving hair growth and treating alopecia.
57 citations,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” HA-MNs with MXD effectively treat hair loss better than topical MXD with fewer side effects.
24 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Botulinum toxin was found to be a safe and effective treatment for male pattern baldness in a small test, but more research is needed.
47 citations,
November 1982 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
34 citations,
July 2018 in “American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology” Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” Microneedles could be a better and easier way to regrow hair.
18 citations,
January 2006 in “Analytical Sciences” Method accurately measures minoxidil concentration in medicines.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Using minoxidil for hair loss might cause sudden vision loss, so use it with caution and monitor closely.
25 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesotherapy for hair loss lacks evidence of effectiveness and safety and should not be used without further scientific support.
3 citations,
October 2009 in “Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Buxus wallichiana extract improves hair growth and has antioxidant properties, with oral use more effective than topical.
17 citations,
May 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics”
13 citations,
April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
12 citations,
July 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil, applied on the skin or taken orally, can improve hair growth in kids, but more research is needed due to possible side effects.
19 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively treats non-scarring hair loss with some side effects like hypertrichosis and postural hypotension.
15 citations,
August 2008 in “Toxicology Letters” High doses of minoxidil can harm marmoset hearts and kidneys, possibly affecting humans similarly.