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research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Individual Patient Data
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe treatment for hair loss, with the main side effect being excessive hair growth. Other side effects like foot swelling, low blood pressure when standing, and heart rate changes are rare.
research A Comparative Study of Minoxidil-Induced Myocardial Lesions in Beagle Dogs and Miniature Swine
A study found that minoxidil can damage the hearts of dogs and pigs, cautioning its use in humans.
research Prospective Cardiovascular Evaluation with 24-Hour Holter and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Men Using 5-mg Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia
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.
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
Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.
research Efficacy of Bergamot: From Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Oxidative Mechanisms to Clinical Applications as a Preventive Agent for Cardiovascular Morbidity, Skin Diseases, and Mood Alterations
Bergamot may improve heart health, skin conditions, and mood, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I’ve been on oral finasteride/Proscar for 15 years. (AMA)
A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.
community This sub in a nutshell when it comes to medicine. Oral Minoxidil isn’t that bad
The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.
community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications
The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community Long term finasteride users; Did you notice any improvement after 2 years?
Long term Finasteride users and whether or not they have noticed improvements after two years of use, with other treatments such as Minoxidil and dermarolling also discussed. Some replies suggest that improvement is possible even beyond the two year mark while others caution against believing studies backed by the Post-Finasteride Foundation.