5 citations
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February 1996 in “Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics/Clinical pharmacology & therapeutics”
Minoxidil given intravenously caused small changes in diastolic blood pressure and increased heart rate at higher concentrations in patients with high blood pressure.
February 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies”
In a laboratory study on guinea pigs, Kepok banana peel extract serum at a 30% concentration showed promising effectiveness for hair growth, with results close to those of 5% minoxidil®, suggesting it could be a viable hair care alternative.
27 citations
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January 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
In this study, minoxidil sulphate was observed to significantly increase DNA synthesis in cultured human hair follicles in a concentration-dependent manner.
This study found that a serum with a minoxidil derivative and high-concentration niacinamide was effective in improving androgenetic alopecia in women, with 65.8% showing clinical recovery after 4 months, and reported good tolerability and increased treatment compliance.
A 27-year-old male is using minoxidil 5% nightly and alternating between three hair serums during the day, seeking advice on whether this routine is beneficial or overly complicated. Responses suggest simplifying the routine by focusing on minoxidil, possibly increasing its concentration, and considering finasteride or dutasteride instead of multiple serums.
A personalized topical anti-hair loss serum could include high-dose setipiprant, high-dose CB 03-01, low-dose finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and tretinoin. These ingredients are suggested for their potential effectiveness in promoting hair growth.
The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.
Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergic reactions and the reliance on animal data.
The Ordinary multipeptide hair serum is used alongside treatments like minoxidil, topical finasteride, and derma rolling, with some users reporting hair thickening and vellus hair regrowth. However, experiences vary, and some users are skeptical due to the lack of solid evidence and mixed efficacy reports.
a prescription vitamin-A retinoid approved for acne, sometimes used off-label with minoxidil because it can increase minoxidil absorption; evidence for hair regrowth is limited