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August 2016 in “International journal of scientific research” Using minoxidil with finasteride in a cream helps maintain hair thickness after stopping oral finasteride.
February 2024 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” Minoxidil nanocrystals improved hair growth in mice more effectively and safely than regular Minoxidil.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating children's hair disorders.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
April 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Minoxidil is less effective on eyebrows and eyelashes than scalp hair because these areas have lower enzyme activity needed to activate the drug.
December 2023 in “Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises” The UV–Vis Spectrophotometry method effectively measures minoxidil in rat skin for alopecia treatment.
Some fibroblast growth factors may promote hair growth similarly to minoxidil and could potentially treat hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Vanillic acid from wheat bran may promote hair growth by activating certain cell pathways and reversing hormone-related hair loss.
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January 2003 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A new treatment for hair loss was tested and most participants saw their hair loss stop within 2-8 weeks, with up to 50% more hair after 4 months, and no side effects.
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April 2019 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Udenafil may help hair grow by activating certain stem cells.
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September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Substance P may play a role in the inflammation seen in keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” Minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles effectively promote hair regrowth and are safe for use.