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      community NYT article from 1985 on minoxidil, "wonder drug"

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Minoxidil was used as a hair treatment by crushing hypertension tablets and mixing them with other ingredients. It was noted to thicken existing hair more than promoting new hair growth.

      community Going from ingesting topical minoxidil to oral tablets?

       9 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is considering switching from topical minoxidil to oral tablets due to cost and convenience, but is concerned about dosage differences and potential hair loss. They have been ingesting minoxidil residue from their fingers, leading to unwanted body hair growth, and are also taking dutasteride.

      community New baldness drug boosts hair coverage by up to 86% in six months

       719 upvotes 2 months ago
      A new extended-release oral minoxidil formulation claims to improve hair growth by maintaining steady blood levels, reducing side effects like hypotension, and potentially benefiting female hair loss. However, it is not considered groundbreaking as it builds on existing minoxidil treatments, and its effectiveness compared to current doses is debated.

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      • From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.