research Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: An Idiosyncratic Reaction
Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
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research Minoxidil-Associated Pericardial Effusion With Impending Tamponade: A Case Report
Minoxidil can cause fluid buildup around the heart, so patients using it should be watched for this side effect.
research Recurrent Cardiac Tamponade Due to Minoxidil Associated Drug Induced Lupus Erythematosus
Minoxidil can cause a rare but serious condition that leads to fluid buildup around the heart and drug-induced lupus.
research Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion Due to Topical Minoxidil Use
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
research LP-161 Tjalma Syndrome (Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome): Polyserositis With Increased CA-125 in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Tjalma Syndrome is a rare condition in people with lupus, causing fluid buildup and high CA-125 levels, but not due to tumors.
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5 / 124 resultscommunity I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat
A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.
community 2~ year progress update! 1mg FIN 2.5mg oral MIN daily. (26)
User shared a 2-year progress update on hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil for ease of use and showed significant improvement.
community If minoxidil helped you with thinning temples or just in general please comment or upvote this!
Minoxidil, often combined with microneedling, has helped some users improve hair growth at the temples and hairline. Finasteride is also mentioned as a treatment, with mixed results on its effectiveness.
community To my fellow under 20s that are balding
The conversation is about young men under 20 experiencing hair loss. They discuss their experiences and treatments used, including finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min).
community Two months Fin / oral Min, age 48; same lighting, same haircut
The user "NotYourMothersDildo" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and oral minoxidil for 60 days. They noticed significant improvements in hair thickness, texture, and growth, including their mustache and beard.