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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” In this study, oral minoxidil combined with other medications improved blood pressure control in patients with severe hypertension but often had to be discontinued due to side effects.
May 2025 in “Current Drug Safety” In this case study, a 17-year-old male using topical minoxidil 5% for beard growth developed peripheral edema, which resolved after discontinuing the drug, highlighting a rare but significant systemic side effect of minoxidil's use.
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November 1984 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure, increases heart rate, and improves blood flow in dogs.
September 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” In this case study, a patient with pseudopelades of Brocq was treated with a peripheral vasodilator, B vitamins, and corticosteroid lotion, leading to halted hair loss and improved clinical symptoms over seven weeks.
September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This study reports on a 46-year-old patient with pseudopelades of Brocq, highlighting the effectiveness of early diagnosis and treatment in preventing atrophy and controlling hair loss, as positive clinical outcomes were noted after prescribed therapy.