Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia Is Not Associated With Blood Pressure Changes in Patients Also Taking Other Antihypertensive Medications: A Multi-Center Cohort Study Using TriNetX

March 2025 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

R.V. Paul Chan, Michael Ong, Zachary Neubauer, Shari R. Lipner

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TLDR Low-dose oral minoxidil doesn't affect blood pressure in patients taking blood pressure meds.

The study investigated the effects of low-dose oral minoxidil on blood pressure in patients with androgenetic alopecia who are also taking other antihypertensive medications. Conducted across multiple centers using the TriNetX network, the study found that low-dose oral minoxidil does not lead to significant changes in blood pressure in these patients. This suggests that low-dose oral minoxidil can be safely used for treating androgenetic alopecia in patients who are concurrently on antihypertensive therapy. The study's findings are based on a cohort analysis, although the exact number of participants is not specified in the provided text.

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