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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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research Female Pattern Hair Loss, Biological Aging, and the Leiden Longevity Study
Women with aging signs and heart issues have higher hair loss risk, which may predict shorter lifespan and affect attractiveness.
research Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Mucosal Lichen Planus: A Case-Control Study
People with Lichen Planus, especially with mucosal involvement, are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome, which increases their risk for heart disease and diabetes.
research Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Early screening for Metabolic Syndrome in hair loss patients can help prevent heart disease.
research Breakthroughs in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
New methods can diagnose hair loss by examining the scalp and can treat it with a mix of oral and topical medications, along with cosmetic procedures like hair transplants.
research Minoxidil for Control of Acute Blood Pressure Elevation in Chronically Hypertensive Children
Minoxidil, when used with a diuretic and β-blocking agent, can safely lower blood pressure in most children with severe hypertension due to kidney disease, with minimal side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s
A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.
community (comment) providing facts on people talking nonsense about minoxidil and BP-medicaton in general
Minoxidil is used for hair loss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage side effects.
community Ru58841 ruined my life. Here’s why.
User experienced shortness of breath, high blood pressure, red eyes, and eye floaters after using RU58841 for hair loss. They warn others to avoid RU58841 and stick to finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.
community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once
An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.
community 22 year old male, doctor prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone instead of finasteride.
A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.