90 citations,
November 1980 in “Annals of Internal Medicine”
Long-term use of minoxidil for high blood pressure can delay kidneyfailure in some patients and improve kidney function in others with severe hypertension.
A user on finasteride for 7+ months shared bloodwork results, questioning if high DHT levels and testosterone could affect cholesterol. Replies suggest consulting a doctor and question the high testosterone levels.
A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.
The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.
A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.
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.