Hair Stands Up In Response To Minoxidil

July 1985 in “ InPharma ”

TLDR Minoxidil helps hair grow and stand up.

The document discussed the effects of Minoxidil on hair growth, noting that it caused hair to stand up, indicating a positive response. Minoxidil was used as a treatment for hair loss, and the study highlighted its potential effectiveness in promoting hair growth. However, specific details about the study size or methodology were not provided in the summary.

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community Listen to anyone besides your Mom while fighting hair-loss

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community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html

in Research/Science 120 upvotes 10 months ago

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community switched from topical to oral minoxidil (topical mixed with water) 3 months ago and aside from being much easier i’ve also had much more density overall. My results aren’t even finished yet!

in Progress Pictures 3 years ago

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community I have hairy legs and arms, and the hair grows 2+ inches long- Can I transplant it all to my head?

in Transplants 442 upvotes 1 year ago

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in Chat 137 upvotes 7 months ago

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. This conversation was about hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and coconut oil to finasteride and microneedling. Several users suggested shaving off the remaining hair as a last resort.

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research Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Enzymatical Activity in Plants: A Novel Paradigm in Increasing Minoxidil Response in Androgenetic Alopecia

August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.