April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that topical phenylephrine, an α1-AR agonist, significantly reduced hair shedding and increased epilation force threshold in women experiencing traction alopecia during cosmetic procedures.
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June 1983 in “Proc., Annu. Meet., Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)” This case study reports that ingestion of topical minoxidil, used for hair loss, can cause severe circulatory shock and acute pulmonary edema, necessitating immediate medical intervention with fluids and vasopressors.
This case report details a 61-year-old man's overdose on oral minoxidil, resulting in systemic side effects like hypotension and edema, which resolved without intervention; similar symptoms were observed in 14 other patients after minoxidil ingestion.
January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” This article reviews guidelines and medications for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia but presents no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the topical application of DA-OTC-002, a combination of synephrine and tyramine hydrochloride, significantly reduced immediate hair shedding in women by 62.5% compared to a placebo, without any observed adverse effects.