Search
for

    GlossaryMinoxidil Sulfotransferase

    enzyme activating minoxidil for effective hair growth stimulation

    Minoxidil Sulfotransferase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the activation of minoxidil, a common treatment for hair loss. This enzyme converts minoxidil into its active form, minoxidil sulfate, which is more effective in stimulating hair growth. The presence and activity level of this enzyme in hair follicles can influence how well a person responds to minoxidil treatment.

    Related Terms

    Learn

    5 / 31 results

      learn Tretinoin

      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

      learn Alfatradiol

      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

      learn Ketoconazole

      antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

    Research

    5 / 1000+ results

    Community Join

    5 / 1000+ results

      community Minoxidil: Sulfotransferase Enzyme booster AVAILABLE NOW

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A new product, Minoxidil booster, which enhances sulfotransferase enzyme activity in the scalp, is now available. The user has started using this product, applied before Minoxidil, to improve their hair loss treatment results.

      community Painkillers May Block Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 week ago
      Painkillers like Aspirin may reduce Minoxidil's effectiveness by inhibiting the enzyme PGHS-1, which is crucial for hair growth. Using NSAIDs that inhibit COX-2 or combining Minoxidil with PGF2/E2 analogues or retinoids may enhance its efficacy.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 3 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.