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Skin and Hair Abnormalities of Cantu Syndrome: A Congenital Hypertrichosis Due to a Genetic Alteration Mimicking the Pharmacological Effect of Minoxidil

research Skin and Hair Abnormalities of Cantu Syndrome: A Congenital Hypertrichosis Due to a Genetic Alteration Mimicking the Pharmacological Effect of Minoxidil

7 citations , January 2020 in “Journal of Dermatology”

Cantu syndrome, which causes excessive hair growth and skin issues, is due to a mutation in the ABCC9 gene, and understanding this could help develop new treatments for hair diseases.

research Cantú Syndrome with Coexisting Familial Pituitary Adenoma

14 citations , January 2018 in “Endocrine”

Cantú syndrome may be linked to pituitary adenomas.

Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATP Channel Mutations in Intact Cells

research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATP Channel Mutations in Intact Cells

1 citations , August 2023 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics”

Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.

research Special Collection on Inward Rectifying Potassium Channels

3 citations , January 2023 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology”

Inward rectifier potassium channels are important in many body functions and diseases, and could be potential drug targets.

Bridging Personal and Population in Excitability Diseases: Will Studies of Rare Diseases Bring Generalizable Mechanisms From Monogenic Channelopathies?

research Bridging Personal and Population in Excitability Diseases: Will Studies of Rare Diseases Bring Generalizable Mechanisms From Monogenic Channelopathies?

January 2022 in “Function”

Studying rare genetic disorders can help us understand and treat common diseases better.

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community Oral Min is much better than topical

in Minoxidil 182 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is seen as more effective and convenient than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, but it may cause heart-related risks. Users often combine it with finasteride or dutasteride, though some prefer topical treatments due to safety concerns.

community Do you guys believe oral minoxidil causes faster aging of the face? (By mechanism like bloating, dark circles, and inhibition of collagen)

in Minoxidil 44 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil may cause facial bloating and dark circles, making some users feel they look older. Some consider reducing the dosage or switching treatments due to these side effects.

community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

in Research/Science 49 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

community I can’t believe what I’m actually seeing. 9 months progress.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 576 upvotes 1 year ago

A 26-year-old male shared his 9-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil once a day, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. He reported no side effects and significant improvement, with users discussing various experiences and advice on similar treatments.

community 3 month progress on Minoxidil 5% only.

in Is this regrowth? 1037 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is pleased with their hair regrowth after 3 months using Minoxidil 5%. They plan to start Finasteride upon returning home, and others discuss the importance of consistency and patience with hair loss treatments.

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