An Overview of Incidence and Mechanisms Promoting Weight Gain as an Adverse Effect of Oral Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

    June 2024 in “ European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine ”
    Łukasz Ciulkiewicz, Maciej Pełka, Justyna Fijałkowska, Anna Kania
    Studysummary This review found that oral minoxidil, used for treating androgenetic alopecia, can cause dose-dependent fluid retention and weight gain, but remains safe for most patients; a diuretic might be needed if significant weight gain occurs.
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