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research Effects of Nitrendipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Phentolamine, Papaverine, and Minoxidil on Contractions of Isolated Rabbit Aortic Smooth Muscle
Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
research Curly Hair Follicle Is Sculpted by a Contracted Arrector Pili Muscle: A Hypothesis with Treatment Implications
Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.
research Progenitor-Derived Endothelin Controls Dermal Sheath Contraction for Hair Follicle Regression
A specific signal from hair cells controls the tightening of the surrounding muscle, which is necessary for hair shedding.
research Inhibitory Effects of the ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channel Openers Cromakalim, Pinacidil, and Minoxidil on the Carbachol-Response Curve in Porcine Detrusor Muscle
Certain drugs can reduce bladder muscle contractions, potentially helping treat bladder diseases.
research Urinary Incontinence Due to Overactive Detrusor Muscle: A Rare Side Effect of Venlafaxine
Venlafaxine can cause urinary incontinence in rare cases.
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5 / 958 resultscommunity Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !
Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.
community Why do patients drop back to baseline/pre-treatment soon after quitting Finasteride?
Stopping finasteride often leads to rapid hair loss, returning to a genetic baseline, as the drug temporarily halts hair loss and promotes regrowth. The discussion explores the complexity of hair loss, suggesting that factors beyond DHT, such as genetics and scalp conditions, may play a role.
community Scientists have finally found the potential ‘cure’ for baldness
A new study that found a single chemical could potentially be responsible for hair loss, and the potential to use this discovery to stimulate hair growth. The conversation also includes various treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, DUT, and Botox for hair loss.
community My Pyrilutamide Experience Update 2 Part 2 PICS
The user's experience with Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, including their belief that it has sparked improvements in combination with other treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride. Another user was also hoping to see results from using Pyrilutamide alone.
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Dutasteride and finasteride are discussed for hair loss treatment, with users sharing experiences and debating their effectiveness and side effects. Celebrities are noted as common users, and there is debate over which treatment is superior.