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research Gender Differences in Adverse Effects and Dosing Practices of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis of 310 Patients
Start low-dose minoxidil gradually, especially for women, to reduce side effects.
research Efficacy and Safety of Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia: A Single-Arm Rate Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review
Oral minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia, improving hair growth with minor side effects.
research The Malnourished Heart: An Unusual Case of Heart Failure
A woman's heart failure improved after she added vitamins and changed her diet from only cheese chips and cake.
research Activity of Sorafenib Against Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis
Sorafenib is effective in treating Desmoid Tumor/Deep Fibromatosis.
research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients
Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.
community 8 mos: oral (Du, Min), topical (Min, Ru, Ketoconazole), microneedling. NW7 for 7 years
A user's success in hair regrowth after taking oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil and dutasteride, and using microneedling. Other users shared their experiences and advice with treatments used to reverse hair loss.
community The no BS guide to saving your hair without finasteride (improvement in 90% of patients in the study) with a low side effect profile or improvement in 100% of patients but a higher side effect profile and increased dosage. The future is here?
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of oral minoxidil in combination with micro-needling. Oral minoxidil has been found to improve hair density in 90% of patients with a low side effect profile, but using 5mg per day can result in higher side effects including hypertrichosis and edema. Other treatments mentioned include finasteride and RU58841.
community Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets — help push for proper labeling [Petition]
Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets, particularly cats and dogs, and there is a call for proper labeling to warn pet owners. Despite some skepticism about the effectiveness of petitions, many agree that awareness and caution are necessary to prevent accidental poisoning.
community Just me or has oral minoxidil rose in popularity over the past few years?
Oral minoxidil has gained popularity as a hair loss treatment, with more online discussions and research showing it's safe in low doses. A viral New York Times article also contributed to its increased acceptance.