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GlossaryEplerenone

medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure

Eplerenone is a medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a hormone that can cause the body to retain sodium and water, which can lead to increased blood pressure and strain on the heart.

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research Minoxidil Induced Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Treated with Oral Eplerenone – A Case Report

4 citations , June 2020 in “BMC Ophthalmology”

Minoxidil can cause a rare eye condition, but it was successfully treated with oral Eplerenone in one case.

research Oral Medications for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Literature Review

14 citations , September 2019 in “Eye”

Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.

research Abiraterone and Spironolactone in Prostate Cancer: A Combination to Avoid

9 citations , November 2018 in “Acta Clinica Belgica”

Don't combine abiraterone and spironolactone for prostate cancer treatment as it may worsen the disease.

research Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists: A New Sprinkle of Salt and Youth

8 citations , October 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

MR antagonists may improve skin health and wound healing, especially in aging.

research A Novel Actor in Skin Biology: The Mineralocorticoid Receptor

7 citations , October 2015 in “Experimental dermatology”

Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.

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community Novel Formulation To Put An End To Hair Loss Once And For All.

in Research/Science 118 upvotes 4 months ago

A pharmacy student proposed a hair loss treatment using minoxidil, finasteride, clascoterone, and tretinoin, aiming for high effectiveness with minimal side effects. Reactions were mixed, with some questioning its feasibility and others showing interest.

community Pirfenidone - The answer to fibrosis and baldness

in Treatment 20 upvotes 4 years ago

Pirfenidone is suggested to treat fibrosis and baldness by blocking inflammation markers and reducing collagen. It is also available as a gel for scar removal.