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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Severe and Refractory Hypotension After Intentional Minoxidil Overdose: A Case Report
Minoxidil overdose caused severe low blood pressure, but the patient recovered with specific treatments.
research A 30-Year Follow-Up of Wax Injection for the Prevention of Androgenic Alopecia
Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
research A Very Bad Hair Day: Minoxidil Ingestion Causing Shock and Heart Failure
Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart problems and requires urgent medical treatment.
research Quantitative Estimation of Hair Growth: Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and the Effect of Minoxidil
Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.
research Attempted Construction of Minoxidil: Carboxylic Acid Cocrystals; 7 Salts and 1 Cocrystal Resulted
Made 8 minoxidil samples; 1 cocrystal, 7 salts formed.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral minoxidil and collagen production- does anybody else believe there’s a real link?
The conversation discusses the user's experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss and a possible increase in facial wrinkles, leading to a plan to ask for a tretinoin prescription. Specific treatments mentioned are oral minoxidil and the intention to use tretinoin.
community 2.5 yrs progress: Min + dermaroll + niz
A user's 2.5 year hair loss progress with Minoxidil, dermarolling, and Nizoral treatments, as well as taking biotin and a multivitamin supplement, with the intention of trying DIY topical finasteride in the future.
community My doctor lowered my Minoxidil from 5mg to 2.5mg
A user discussed their doctor lowering their Minoxidil dose from 5mg to 2.5mg, expressing concerns about losing hair gains. Other users suggested that 2.5mg is safer long-term and speculated the doctor is being cautious about side effects.
community Minoxidil topical 5%+ Finasteride 1mg daily+ derma roller + Biotin daily 3 months result
User reports significant hair growth after 3 months using topical minoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1mg, a derma roller, and biotin tablets. Other users encourage continuation due to impressive results.
community Big sheeding after 9 months on minoxidil. Maybe caused by switching brands?
A user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil but started shedding hair after switching brands and adding treatments like Topical Finasteride and microneedling. They also faced increased hair loss after using Ketoconazole shampoo and are seeking advice on whether brand switching or the shampoo could be the cause.