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Minoxidil Exerts Different Inhibitory Effects on Gene Expression of Lysyl Hydroxylase 1, 2, and 3: Implications for Collagen Cross-Linking and Treatment of Fibrosis

research Minoxidil Exerts Different Inhibitory Effects on Gene Expression of Lysyl Hydroxylase 1, 2, and 3: Implications for Collagen Cross-Linking and Treatment of Fibrosis

38 citations , June 2005 in “Matrix Biology”

Minoxidil affects collagen-related genes, potentially helping treat fibrosis.

research Discovery of Four New FGF5 Variants Causing Long Hair in the Dog

January 2026 in “Preprints.org”

Four new FGF5 gene variants cause long hair in dogs.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Other Androgen Excess-Related Conditions: Can Changes in Dietary Intake Make a Difference?

48 citations , February 2008 in “Nutrition in Clinical Practice”

Dietary changes, including weight loss and a balanced diet, are important for managing PCOS, especially in overweight women.

research Minoxidil Use in Dermatology, Side Effects, and Recent Patents

152 citations , April 2012 in “Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery”

Minoxidil treats hair loss, promotes growth, has side effects, and has recent patents.

research Acne Scar Management: Minoxidil as a Promising Approach or a Mirage?

September 2023 in “International journal of biomedicine”

Minoxidil might help treat acne scars by reducing collagen buildup.

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community Minoxidil inhibits lysyl hydroxylase which is needed to produce collagen. If I take 2,5...5 mg of minoxidil every day can I cause my skin to age prematurely?

in Minoxidil 36 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss and unlikely to significantly affect collagen synthesis, making it a safe option without causing premature skin aging. Users report positive hair regrowth without noticeable skin aging.

community For those of you who are getting facial skin side effects (aging, dark circles) from minoxidil, try this, it helped me.

in Minoxidil 10 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation provides tips to reduce facial skin side effects from Minoxidil, such as changing pillowcases, sleeping on the back, careful application, hydration, and taking breaks. One reply suggests that alcohol in Minoxidil formulations, not Minoxidil itself, may cause skin aging.

community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not

in Minoxidil 42 upvotes 2 years ago

Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.