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GlossaryDiastolic Blood Pressure

pressure in arteries when heart rests between beats

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats. It is the lower of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading, with the other being systolic blood pressure. For example, in a reading of 120/80 mmHg, the 80 represents the diastolic pressure. This measurement is crucial for assessing cardiovascular health, as consistently high diastolic pressure can indicate an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

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research Rapid Blood Pressure Control With Minoxidil

19 citations , May 1979 in “Archives of internal medicine”

Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.

Oral Minoxidil 7.5 mg for Hair Loss Increases Heart Rate with No Change in Blood Pressure in 24-Hour Holter and 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

research Oral Minoxidil 7.5 mg for Hair Loss Increases Heart Rate with No Change in Blood Pressure in 24-Hour Holter and 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

May 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.

$Minoxidil Therapy in Refractory Hypertension: Analysis of 155 Patients$

research Minoxidil Therapy in Refractory Hypertension: Analysis of 155 Patients

26 citations , January 1978 in “Nephron”

Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.

Prospective Cardiovascular Evaluation with 24-Hour Holter and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Men Using 5-mg Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia

research Prospective Cardiovascular Evaluation with 24-Hour Holter and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Men Using 5-mg Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia

3 citations , May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The conclusion is that 24 weeks of low-dose oral minoxidil is safe for men with hair loss, with no significant changes in heart rate or blood pressure.

$Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Hypertensive Patients With Minoxidil$

research Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Hypertensive Patients With Minoxidil

43 citations , May 1978 in “JAMA”

Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.

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community Why is regrowth impossible for me? What else can I do?

in Progress Pictures 23 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is frustrated with hair regrowth despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping. Others suggest improvement, advise against overmedication, and recommend consulting a doctor or considering a simpler regimen or hair transplant.

community P-1075: a BETTER version of Minoxidil

in Research/Science 5 months ago

P-1075 is a more potent hair growth agent than Minoxidil, but it poses significant heart risks, making it unsafe for use. Despite promising results in macaques, concerns about its cardiotoxicity in rats have halted its development.

community My Journey on Fin + Min (19M giving up)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 10 months ago

A 19-year-old tried oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but experienced side effects like fatigue, dry eyes, and lack of motivation, leading to discontinuation. Suggestions included trying topical treatments, dutasteride, or accepting hair loss.

community Considering Switch to Oral Finasteride 1mg & Minoxidil 3mg/Day: Seeking Advice on Efficacy and Side Effects

Krish_s_Lab in General 121 upvotes 1 month ago

The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride (1mg/day) and minoxidil (3mg/day) due to unsatisfactory results with topical treatments. They seek advice on the effectiveness, potential side effects, and the timing for considering a hair transplant, with recommendations to monitor health metrics like blood pressure and conduct thorough bloodwork before starting.

community 21M, Thinning on Top with Family History, Seeking Treatment Options

chrollo in General 59 upvotes 2 months ago

A 21-year-old with a family history of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.

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