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    The Requirement to Monitor Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in the Management of Hair Loss

    May 2025 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Donna M. Cummins, Anwar Alramthan, Hussain Raja … Donna M. Cummins
    Studysummary This retrospective study in a tertiary hair clinic concluded that routine monitoring of heart rate, weight, liver, and kidney function is not necessary for asymptomatic patients with normal baseline values undergoing low-dose oral minoxidil treatment, although monitoring is advised for those with preexisting renal impairment.
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