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Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
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research CUTANEOUS SIDE-EFFECTS OF BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKERS
Beta-blockers can cause rare skin side-effects, which usually improve after stopping the medication.
research Propranolol induced alopecia
Propranolol can cause reversible hair loss.
research Diuretics
Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
research STRESS AND AGING*
Anabolic steroids may help prevent aging effects by reducing toxicity, not by their usual functions.
research Classification scale for male and female androgenetic alopecia.
Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.
research Androgen Receptor Inhibitors in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: Efficacy and Safety Profiles of Clascoterone 1% Cream
Clascoterone 1% cream is a promising new treatment for acne.
research Use of cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and spironolactone to treat idiopathic hirsutism
All three treatments reduce hirsutism, but spironolactone works best long-term.
research Reduced plakoglobin increases the risk of sodium current defects and atrial conduction abnormalities in response to androgenic anabolic steroid abuse
Reduced plakoglobin and steroid abuse increase the risk of heart rhythm issues.
research Alopecia and drug eruption of the scalp associated with a new beta-blocker, nadolol.
Stopping the beta-blocker nadolol led to quick hair regrowth and improved scalp condition.
research Cyclosporin interaction
Lowering the dose of cyclosporin caused hair loss that didn't improve even when the dose was increased again.
research New Nonsteroidal Molecules as Blockers of the Steroidogenic Pathway
New nonsteroidal molecules can potentially increase dihydrotestosterone in neurons by blocking certain enzymes, without affecting prostate and seminal vesicle weight.
research Cardiovascular Toxicities of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
ADT for prostate cancer may harm the heart, but GnRH antagonists might be safer.
research Clinical efficacy of supplement and scalp lotion containing astaxanthin in male androgenetic alopecia
research Androgenic Effects on Ventricular Repolarization
ADT, especially enzalutamide, may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems and sudden death in men.
research Luncheon Symposium (LS) : Update on the efficacy and safety of dutasteride in the management of androgenetic alopecia
Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
research Reporting on Adverse Clinical Events
Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
research News & Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
research [G-proteins, receptor signal transduction, and growth hormone secretion].
The document concludes that antiandrogenic drugs like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone are effective but not permanent treatments for skin-related androgenization in women.
research Hormonal Contraceptives and Dermatology
research A summary of in vitro, phase I, and phase II studies evaluating the mechanism of action, safety, and efficacy of clascoterone (cortexolone 17a propionate, CB-03-01) in androgenetic alopecia
Clascoterone safely promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
research LB1101 Evaluating the cardiovascular safety of low-dose oral minoxidil in patients with non-scarring alopecia: A retrospective cohort study
Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for the heart in the short term for hair loss patients.
research The Effect of Drugs on Hair
Drugs can change hair growth and this is important because it can upset people.
research Other Products Being Developed by Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Companies
Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.
research Relation of 24-Hour Urinary Aldosterone Levels with Nondipper Blood Pressure Pattern in Normotensive Individuals
Higher aldosterone levels in urine are linked to a nondipper blood pressure pattern in healthy people.
research An update on the treatment of female alopecia and the introduction of a potential novel therapy
Minoxidil is the only drug proven to improve female hair loss, and dextroamphetamine sulfate may be a new treatment for certain types of hair loss.
research 198 Dutasteride for men with androgenic alopecia unresponsive to finasteride
research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Adenosine for Androgenetic Alopecia in Adults: A Systematic Review
Topical adenosine may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
research A review of hormonal therapy for female pattern (androgenic) alopecia - eScholarship
Hormonal therapy like cyproterone acetate and spironolactone may help female hair loss, but more research is needed, especially for pre-menopausal women.
research Late presentation of myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy should be considered in patients with hair thinning, and genetic counseling is important.