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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 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.

research Investigating Drug-Induced Alopecia

1 citations, February 1993 in “Nursing Standard”

Many drugs, not just chemotherapy, can cause reversible hair loss.

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community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

in Minoxidil 173 upvotes 3 months ago

Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.

community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not

in Minoxidil 41 upvotes 9 months ago

Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.

community 11 months on 5mg oral minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 976 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.

community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?

in Minoxidil 104 upvotes 2 years ago

Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.

community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 140 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

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