Hypertrichosis Due to Minoxidil
November 1979
in “
British Journal of Dermatology
”
TLDR Minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth.
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research Minoxidil in Resistant Hypertension
Minoxidil with propranolol and diuretics lowers blood pressure but causes fluid retention and hair growth.
research Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs
Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
research Minoxidil-Induced Hypertrichosis: Treatment with Calcium Thioglycolate Depilatory Agent
Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth, but depilatory agent removes it safely and effectively.
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community Topical Minoxidil is a pain in the ass for diffuse thinners
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research Effectiveness of Once Daily 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam in the Treatment of Women with Thinning Hair Due to Female Pattern Hair Loss
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research Hypertrichosis Due to Minoxidil
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