August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This meta-analysis found that among topical OTC treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, minoxidil 5% applied twice daily was the most effective in increasing total hair density over 24 weeks.
May 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that a medicated shampoo containing selenium sulfide and salicylic acid effectively reduced symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in Chinese patients, but females experienced significantly lower rates of good effectiveness and tolerance compared to males.
January 2025 in “Biomedical Engineering Letters” This study reported that a new polymeric formulation for topical minoxidil delivery in an animal model improved hair growth and hair follicle formation more effectively than minoxidil in PBS, suggesting potential as a future hair loss treatment.
In this study, low-dose oral minoxidil was found to have a favorable safety profile for treating alopecia, with mostly mild side effects, in both general and hypertensive populations.
July 2023 in “Photodermatology, Photoimmunology and Photomedicine” This review compiles existing research on infrared radiation's effects on human skin, noting both its potential harmful thermal impacts and encouraging therapeutic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This study found that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was more effective than minoxidil 5% topical treatment in increasing hair density for androgenic alopecia patients and had an additional benefit when combined with minoxidil.
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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” This review discusses the role of androgens in the progression of cardiovascular disease and explores novel therapeutic targets without reporting new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this study, researchers compared the effectiveness of a tonic containing Capixyl, Procapil, and rosemary extract with 2% minoxidil in reducing hair loss and promoting hair growth in male participants over a 24-week period.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of curcumin and its formulations to mitigate neuropathic and postoperative pain, highlighting positive outcomes in preclinical and clinical studies but noting the need for further clinical research.
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January 2018 in “Biochemical Society Transactions” This review explores the role of fatty acids and bioactive lipid mediators in skin health and suggests targeting this metabolic network to control inflammation and improve skin conditions, but it reports no new findings.
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December 2023 in “Prostate International” This review provides an overview of the risks and side effects associated with common medications used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting the importance for clinicians and patients to discuss these aspects for informed decision-making.
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November 2022 in “European journal of medical research” This review discusses the potential of nanoparticles to modify angiogenesis processes for therapeutic applications and reports no new clinical results, highlighting challenges and future prospects in treating angiogenesis-related diseases.
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July 2022 in “BMC Genomics” This study found that overexpression of the FA2H gene in cashmere goats' hair follicle cells may enhance hair proliferation and regulate genes affecting cashmere fineness.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This source summarizes discussions by an advisory board of twelve experts on hair loss, focusing on heredity, aging, and environmental impacts, and emphasizing strategies that may slow alopecia.
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September 2012 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review examines the scientific evidence on the short-term safety of testosterone therapy for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women, without presenting new clinical results.
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June 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study found that coffee berry extract demonstrated anti-aging properties in skin and hair cells, showing significant anti-collagenase activity and stimulating hair-related gene expression, suggesting its potential for use in cosmeceuticals.
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September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews” This review highlights the possible impact of side effects from endocrine therapy on quality of life, emphasizing that these can lead to poor adherence and early treatment discontinuation in patients with hormone receptor positive early breast cancer, potentially worsening survival outcomes.
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April 2012 in “Clinical investigation” This review examines existing research on transdermal testosterone for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder, suggesting it improves female sexual function with minimal side effects but highlights the need for more long-term safety data.
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May 2022 in “Clinical & Experimental Metastasis” This study found that minoxidil and ranolazine, individually and in combination, reduced cellular invasiveness in hypoxic triple-negative breast cancer cell lines, suggesting potential anti-metastatic effects at clinically relevant doses.
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” The study observed that Tai Chi and Wuqinxi, when combined with antihypertensive medication, might be particularly effective in lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respectively, suggesting they could be prioritized as treatment options.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, Levant Storax Cream demonstrated the highest wound healing rates in rats compared to a commercial wound care cream, a complex cream, and placebo.
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September 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study found that training in a hypoxic chamber did not significantly impact skin features in overweight and obese women, though it did result in a notable reduction in body weight and BMI.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” This study suggests that pulsed wave photobiomodulation could be a promising treatment for androgenetic alopecia by enhancing dermal papilla cell function through specific light parameters, particularly frequency.
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July 2024 in “JAAD International” This article discusses the off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil for alopecia and reports no new clinical findings, noting its presumed mechanism is enhancing hair follicle microcirculation with minimal blood pressure effects.
June 2026 in “Journal of Comprehensive Dermatology” This study reviewed the evidence on minoxidil's effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia, finding that 5% topical minoxidil is the most effective monotherapy for men, while 2% is similarly effective for women. Genetic markers can predict response, and new formulations like foam and gel improve tolerability.
May 2026 in “Revista Ensaios Pioneiros” This study developed and evaluated topical formulations containing 5% minoxidil and 1% rosemary essential oil for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding them physically and chemically suitable, but noted that further stability tests and clinical trials are needed to confirm therapeutic efficacy and safety.
This study found that combining oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and dutasteride mesotherapy was the most effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia, with improved outcomes at 12 months and a favorable safety profile, compared to other treatment combinations.
August 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Combining minoxidil and rosemary oil in a gel promotes better hair growth than using them separately.
April 2024 in “Academic dermatology” This review provides guidance for dermatologists on diagnosing and managing hair loss in cancer patients by considering patient medical history, utilizing trichoscopic exams, and selecting safe treatments that do not raise cancer recurrence risk.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Modified HDL can better deliver drugs and genes, potentially improving treatments and reducing side effects.