TLDR Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.
A study conducted 31 years ago compared the effectiveness of topically applied minoxidil, nitroglycerin, and a placebo in facilitating erections in patients with organic impotence. The study found that minoxidil was more effective than nitroglycerin and placebo in increasing diameter, rigidity, and arterial flow of the penis. The highest activity was found in neurogenically impotent patients, and fewer side effects were found with minoxidil than with nitroglycerin. The study proposes minoxidil as a long-term therapeutic agent for organic impotence.
47 citations,
October 1989 in “Circulation Research” The study explains how minoxidil sulfate causes vasodilation in rabbits by opening potassium channels and inhibiting calcium channels.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” Retinoids might help hair grow and improve hair loss treatments.
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February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.
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January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil slows down skin cell growth and may help treat scars and skin conditions.
37 citations,
January 1987 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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December 1983 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.
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December 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.
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May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
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July 1991 in “The Journal of Urology” Minoxidil works better than nitroglycerin for treating impotence with fewer side effects.
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