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      community Control your blood pressure - for me this was my root issue

       9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Managing blood pressure can help with hair loss, as seen with the use of medications like Cialis and oral minoxidil, which improved hairline and blood pressure. Lifestyle changes, such as reducing stimulant use and adjusting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) doses, also play a role in addressing hair loss and overall health.

      community New baldness drug boosts hair coverage by up to 86% in six months

       719 upvotes 3 months ago
      A new extended-release oral minoxidil formulation claims to improve hair growth by maintaining steady blood levels, reducing side effects like hypotension, and potentially benefiting female hair loss. However, it is not considered groundbreaking as it builds on existing minoxidil treatments, and its effectiveness compared to current doses is debated.

      community Is it okay to start oral minoxidil with creatine?

       3 upvotes 7 months ago
      Oral minoxidil and creatine can be used together, but it's advised to start one at a time to monitor side effects. Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing more hair shedding, while minoxidil can lower blood pressure, so hydration and monitoring for dizziness are important.

      community Why does nobody here use oral minoxidil?

       43 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral minoxidil is used by some for hair regrowth, with mixed results and concerns about potential side effects like blood pressure changes and increased body hair. Users report varying degrees of success, with some experiencing regrowth and others noting side effects or no significant change.

      community What happens if you combine dutasteride and a aromataze inhibitor?

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Combining dutasteride and an aromatase inhibitor may increase testosterone levels significantly, potentially enhancing athletic performance but also posing health risks like elevated blood pressure and worsened cholesterol. The user is experimenting with dutasteride, anastrozole, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo to manage hair loss and estradiol levels, while monitoring side effects and hormone levels.

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      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects
      • From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.
      • What are the side effects of minoxidil, and can oral minoxidil affect your heart? Minoxidil can cause side effects, and because it was designed as a blood-pressure drug, some of them involve the heart and circulation. Published studies of low-dose oral minoxidil describe mostly mild problems, but fluid around the heart, pericarditis and other serious events have been reported, and the long-term picture is still being studied. Do not start, stop or change minoxidil without a doctor, and if you develop chest pain, a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, fainting, swelling or rapid weight gain while using it, stop and seek medical care.

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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth