April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride and SSRIs together increase impotence and low libido risk in men.
28 citations
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January 2004 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Minoxidil protects heart and improves recovery.
27 citations
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April 1992 in “Biochemical Journal” Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
5 citations
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December 2023 in “Materials” Organic and biogenic nanocarriers can improve drug delivery but face challenges like consistency and safety.
1 citations
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February 1976 in “JAMA” Haloperidol effectively treated hemiballismus, but spontaneous improvement wasn't ruled out; rapid weight loss can cause hair loss with good regrowth chances.
June 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Men and women respond differently to drugs for COVID-19, high cholesterol, and diabetes, which suggests a need for personalized treatments.
19 citations
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May 1979 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
3 citations
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June 2014 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bulteni-bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” The document concludes that there is hope for future psychopharmacology research despite challenges in treating schizophrenia.
22 citations
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February 2008 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” Minoxidil prevents serotonin loss from MDMA by affecting potassium channels and increasing Akt phosphorylation.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” Nanostructured lipid carriers can improve alopecia treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting hair growth.
22 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Minoxidil boosts hair growth by increasing blood flow and nutrients to hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Eating foods with sulfhydryl may worsen pemphigus vulgaris.
March 2007 in “Journal of hypertension” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension.
68 citations
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” Minoxidil activates hair growth by being sulfated by P-PST in the human liver.
34 citations
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July 2018 in “American Journal of Physiology-heart and Circulatory Physiology” Minoxidil improves blood flow and vessel flexibility, potentially helping with vascular stiffness.
23 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Minoxidil was first made for high blood pressure, but it was later found to help hair growth.
17 citations
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May 1998 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause pustular allergic reactions on skin.
15 citations
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May 1999 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in guinea pigs, suggesting potential harm for users with heart conditions.
12 citations
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February 2010 in “Tetrahedron Letters” New minoxidil compounds with better water solubility were made, but their full effects and safety need more research.
5 citations
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June 2021 in “chemistry of plant raw material” Rumex plants have potential health benefits, including antihypertensive, antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumor effects.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
January 2019 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Stress, hypothyroidism, drug intake, and anemia are important factors in women's diffuse hair loss.
102 citations
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February 2008 in “The FASEB Journal” One minoxidil-sensitive potassium channel exists in human hair follicles.
55 citations
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October 1975 in “Circulation” Minoxidil, propranolol, and furosemide effectively control severe hypertension, but may cause sodium retention.
43 citations
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January 1977 in “Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology” Minoxidil is mostly safe, but high doses can cause electrolyte imbalances and heart issues in dogs.
18 citations
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January 1992 in “The Journal of emergency medicine” Minoxidil overdose caused heart changes, treated with stomach wash, charcoal, and IV fluids.
18 citations
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July 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure quickly and safely.
11 citations
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January 1980 in “Southern Medical Journal” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but has notable side effects.
8 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Vismodegib is effective for basal cell carcinoma but has severe side effects.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Two patients with psoriasis grew extra hair after using certain psoriasis medications.