May 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” Understanding and treating alopecia areata improves patient care.
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June 2015 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics” Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
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May 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical minoxidil 5% can cause erectile dysfunction and decreased libido.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” KATP channel openers may cause peripheral edema by reducing lymphatic contractions and flow.
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June 2017 in “Oncotarget” Digoxin is linked to a higher risk of anemia in patients with atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” Low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for treating children's hair disorders.
April 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Saudi dermatologists' understanding and use of low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss may not be fully represented due to a small survey sample and language barriers.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks”
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March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers developed a new method to test hair growth drugs and found that adult cells are best for hair growth, but the method needs improvement as it didn't create mature hair follicles.
August 2024 in “Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry” Repurposing existing drugs can improve cancer treatment but faces challenges.
Using too much topical minoxidil can cause serious side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil does not increase pericardial effusions in alopecia patients.
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January 2012 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology International” Obese women with PCOS have more cardiovascular risk factors, and waist-to-stature ratio is a better health marker than waist-to-hip ratio.
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September 2011 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” A potential genetic link between Werner syndrome and kidney disease was suggested.
April 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” February 2024 in “Animals” Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
May 2023 in “JAMA network open” After a New York Times article talked about using low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, more people started getting this drug prescribed, but this trend didn't last long.
September 2021 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” The study concluded that low iron and vitamin D levels in women might play a role in chronic hair loss, despite no significant difference between those with and without hair loss.
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September 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Young transgender, gender diverse, and nonbinary people on spironolactone have a low risk of high potassium, so frequent monitoring may not be needed.
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July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
Oral minoxidil may have more cardiovascular risks than topical minoxidil.
Minoxidil overdose can cause serious side effects, and users should be educated on its safe use.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioinformatics” Jamogenin from plants may help hair growth and is a potential alternative to finasteride.
April 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology amp Research” A mix of Morinda citrifolia fruit and Averrhoa bilimbi leaves boosts hair growth better than minoxidil.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Combining low-level laser therapy with minoxidil doesn't improve hair loss treatment compared to using minoxidil alone.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine” Topical minoxidil can cause severe liver failure.
March 2024 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saudi dermatologists know about low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss but don't often prescribe it, partly due to its unavailability.
January 2005 in “Farmaceutski glasnik” Minoxidil and finasteride are key treatments for hair loss.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” A new version of minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, was made using nanotechnology. This version, called minoxidil cubosomes, works better and causes fewer skin reactions than the old version. It also penetrates and stays in the skin better, promoting hair regrowth. It's safe and could be a good alternative to current treatments.