101 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of The Saudi Pharmaceutical Society” Minoxidil-loaded NLC gel shows potential for effective alopecia treatment.
5 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology” Nanoemulgel could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” Noni fruit extract, specifically the FEA-3 sub-fraction, can increase hair growth and reduce baldness in male rabbits, potentially acting like common hair loss treatments.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Indian pediatrics/Indian Pediatrics” A toddler who accidentally swallowed hair growth medicine experienced serious heart-related side effects but recovered after hospital treatment.
104 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
39 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia.
16 citations,
July 1986 in “Dermatology” Using minoxidil lotion for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia has limited success and should be evaluated carefully.
16 citations,
January 2012 in “Asian pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine” The herbal cream was found to be a safe and effective alternative for hair growth, similar to minoxidil.
29 citations,
August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
52 citations,
February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil absorbs poorly through skin, with low risk of side effects at 1-2% concentration.
January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil foam effectively regrows hair in women, with postmenopausal women seeing the most improvement.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” The detoxification process made Abrus precatorius seeds safe and effective for use.
32 citations,
April 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Nanostructured lipid carriers improve minoxidil delivery for hair loss treatment.
55 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
May 2024 in “Pharmacia/Farmaciâ” Purple sweet potato leaf extracts can help treat hair loss and fungal infections.
43 citations,
January 1977 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil is mostly safe, but high doses can cause electrolyte imbalances and heart issues in dogs.
40 citations,
January 2018 in “Pharmaceutics” Eucalyptol and oleic acid in nanoemulsions improve minoxidil delivery to hair follicles, potentially enhancing hair loss treatment.
27 citations,
September 2018 in “Medicines” Oleic acid nanovesicles improve minoxidil absorption in hair follicles for alopecia treatment.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Cureus” Cetosomal minoxidil alone and with finasteride is effective and well-tolerated for hair loss treatment.
34 citations,
January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Using a hair dryer at 15 cm with continuous motion causes less damage than natural drying.
38 citations,
July 1989 in “Archives of dermatological research” Testosterone causes hair loss in AGA mice, which are good for testing baldness treatments, and both minoxidil and cyproterone acetate can prevent this hair loss.
September 2023 in “Medicine” Herbal extract spray improved hair growth in a man with hair loss.
11 citations,
January 1980 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
October 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using both minoxidil and finasteride together is more effective for hair growth than using either one alone in men with hair loss.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” A new treatment for hair loss uses tiny lipid carriers to deliver a mix of minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles, promoting hair growth and being well tolerated by the skin.
16 citations,
May 1982 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Minoxidil can cause pericardial and pleural effusions with high protein content.
July 2021 in “Journal of reports in pharmaceutical sciences” The 2% minoxidil nanosuspension is as effective as the commercial product but safer and easier to use.
6 citations,
February 2018 in “PLOS ONE” Insect wax, especially its policosanol content, may help hair regrow by changing hair follicle phases and increasing nutrient supply.
25 citations,
January 1983 in “Analyst” Method measures minoxidil in tablets accurately and easily.