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February 28, 2026Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Minoxidil Beyond Hair: A Comprehensive Review of Its Effects on Nail Growth

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VPVíctor Pinos-LeónInstituto Nacional de BiodiversidadJVJorge Vásconez-GonzálezChildren's NationalJIJuan S. Izquierdo-CondoyUniversidad de Las Américas

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Implication

A review synthesizes evidence on minoxidil promoting nail growth, indicating potential clinical applications.

Key Points

  • This review aims to analyze the effects of minoxidil on nail growth and its mechanisms of action.
  • Literature review of indexed studies on minoxidil and nail growth.
  • In vitro and in vivo analysis of pharmacological effects on the nail unit.
  • Compilation of clinical data from pilot studies and case reports evaluating nail outcomes.
  • Topical minoxidil increased nail growth rate by 13% to 19% over 28 days.
  • Oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) led to a 50% increase in nail growth speed in small studies.
  • Improvements in nail strength and appearance were reported with minimal adverse effects.

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Pinos-León et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a288060a974eb0d3c03f7ehttps://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15051792
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