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GlossaryACE inhibitors

block enzyme that narrows blood vessels, lowering blood pressure

ACE inhibitors, or Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, are a class of medications primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. They work by blocking the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels and releases hormones that can raise blood pressure. By inhibiting this enzyme, ACE inhibitors help relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and reduce the workload on the heart.

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research Association of Common Medication With Prostate-Specific Antigen Level in 45-Year-Old German Men: Results of the PROBASE Trial

March 2019 in “European Urology Supplements”

Some common medications like metformin, insulin, and ACE inhibitors can lower PSA levels, while statins don't, and low dose finasteride significantly reduces PSA.

research Bioactive Peptides Derived from Food Proteins Preventing Lifestyle-Related Diseases

223 citations, January 2000 in “BioFactors”

Food-derived peptides may help prevent diseases like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and can support the immune system.

research Repurposing Existing Drugs for COVID-19: An Endocrinology Perspective

34 citations, September 2020 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders”

Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.

research Lisinopril-Induced Alopecia: A Case Report

8 citations, June 2016 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice”

Lisinopril, a heart medication, probably caused hair loss in a patient, which stopped after switching drugs.

research Drug-Induced Alopecia

4 citations, May 1999 in “PubMed”

Some medications can cause reversible hair loss by affecting hair growth cycles.

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community Puffy eyes / fluid retention on Oral Minoxidil? Add an ACEi or ARB! NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 3 years ago

Oral Minoxidil can cause puffy eyes and fluid retention. Adding an ACE inhibitor or ARB, like Telmisartan, may help mitigate these side effects.

community (comment) providing facts on people talking nonsense about minoxidil and BP-medicaton in general

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 10 months ago

Minoxidil is used for hair loss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage side effects.

community Ultimate Hairloss Flowchart (for beginners)

in Treatment 247 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss flowchart for beginners, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, and vitamins.

community Scalp tension and thickness of the galea aponeurotica, inflammation and potential treatment pathways

in Research/Science 2 years ago

Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.

community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 980 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 11-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss. The user reported significant hair regrowth, including on the beard and eyebrows, and experienced minor side effects like headaches and increased body hair.

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