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December 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, a mixture of tocopherol acetate, L-menthol, and stevioside was more effective in promoting hair growth in mice compared to tocopherol acetate or L-menthol alone.
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May 2005 in “Farmaco” This study developed a high performance capillary electrophoresis method, validated for both legal and illicit minoxidil-based products, to confirm minoxidil's presence alongside known impurities.
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February 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, adding TPGS to a minoxidil formulation improved local retention and reduced systemic absorption in certain solvent mixes, particularly with a balance of alcohol and PEG 400.
April 2024 in “Lečaŝij vrač” This study found that thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of valproic acid, affecting up to 54% of elderly patients, but it is under-investigated despite significant therapeutic consequences.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining treatments significantly reduces dark circles and wrinkles better than nanofat alone.
August 2009 in “한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집” Fermented Rhus Verniciflua Stokes Extract may help hair grow in cells and mice.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This review highlights the potential of valorizing vegetable waste by extracting valuable biomolecules for use in food, nutraceuticals, and energy, noting that while promising methods exist, several niche areas lack sufficient research on a global scale.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Chemical Education” This study reports an easy colorimetric method for detecting nitrite in water using minoxidil, which may be suitable for various analytical applications due to its effective detection range.
September 2024 in “Current Drug Delivery” This study found that Ginger-Derived Extracellular Vesicles (GDEVs) may promote hair growth and reduce inflammation in an alopecia mouse model.
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.
In a study on female Wistar rats, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 7.5%:2% combination of talok and pare leaf extracts increased hair growth comparable to minoxidil, showing similar efficacy in promoting hair growth without significant statistical difference.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that ethanol-containing formulations significantly increased minoxidil retention in the stratum corneum and appendages initially, while a propylene glycol-rich formulation enhanced deeper skin penetration over time.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that intravaginal testosterone significantly improved sexual satisfaction and reduced dyspareunia in postmenopausal women using aromatase inhibitors, with no effect on urinary incontinence.
December 2021 in “Jurnal ilmiah Manuntung” This study tested a hair tonic containing gotu kola and garlic extracts on rabbits, finding that the formulation with 5% gotu kola and 0.04% garlic showed promising hair growth results and remained stable during storage.
June 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This study explored the effects of hair tonics made from a combination of kelor leaf and fragrant pandan leaf ethanol extracts on rat hair growth, finding that these combinations influenced hair growth when compared to single extract formulations over 28 days.
May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Cannabidivarin (CBDV) promotes neuronal survival, proliferation, and differentiation via TRPV1 activation but inhibits oligodendrocyte differentiation in postnatal neurogenesis.
June 2015 in “Reactions weekly” December 2012 in “Reactions weekly”
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study investigated the effects of the 60% alcohol extract from Alnus sibirica and its active compound, oregonin, on hair health, observing anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic benefits in human hair dermal papilla cells exposed to oxidative stress, suggesting potential as natural materials for hair loss prevention.
December 2025 in “Jurnal Farmasi Tinctura” This study found that a hair tonic containing 15% ethanol extract of cocoa leaves effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, outperforming minoxidil 2%, and was safe with no skin irritation observed.
This study found that incorporating Aloe vera and celery extract into water or oil microemulsions promoted hair growth in rats, with the water-in-oil formulation showing faster initial results.
May 2023 in “Pharma xplore : jurnal sains dan ilmu farmasi” In an animal study, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 1:1 ratio of kelor and rambutan leaf extracts led to similar hair growth in rabbits compared to a minoxidil control, with average hair lengths of 3 cm versus 2.025 cm, respectively.
34 citations
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October 1994 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that increasing the proportion of ethanol in minoxidil formulations improved skin penetration in both in vitro and in vivo tests on mice.
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October 2017 Vibration anesthesia can significantly lessen the pain during hair restoration surgery.
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July 2015 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” This study found that corticosterone promotes neurosteroid synthesis in hippocampal neurons, which can lead to ethanol-mediated synaptic dysfunction even at moderate ethanol levels, potentially contributing to stress-related cognitive impairment from alcohol.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study developed a novel LC-ESI-MS/MS method to quantify Minoxidil in pharmaceutical forms, finding it precise, accurate, and robust. It withstands excipient and degradant interference, although Minoxidil degrades under some stress conditions but remains stable thermally.
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September 2023 This study reported that the combination of tridax procumbens and ginger juice improved antioxidant activity and protected against liver damage induced by paracetamol in rats, suggesting a potent hepatoprotective effect.
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December 2021 in “Jurnal Insan Farmasi Indonesia” This study found that pomade containing 12% ethanol extract of Momordica charantia L. leaves promoted hair growth more effectively in male white rats compared to lower concentrations and a control.
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October 2011 in “Archives de pédiatrie” This case report describes a young girl who experienced vasoplegic shock and prolonged tachycardia after ingesting hair lotion containing minoxidil, highlighting the need for extended monitoring due to potential persistent hemodynamic issues.