Low Dose Oral Minoxidil and the Conundrum of Cardiovascular Complications

    September 2023 in “ Dermatology online journal ”
    Marina Kristy Ibraheim, Ashley Elsensohn, Christopher Hauschild … Harry Dao
    Studysummary This study highlights the complex clinical issues associated with using low dose oral minoxidil for alopecia, emphasizing the need for careful cardiology-dermatology collaboration due to rare but serious cardiovascular risks, especially in patients with existing cardiorenal or cardiovascular concerns.
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