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This case report discusses rare but serious cardiac complications, including pericarditis and edema, observed with low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, highlighting the need for cautious prescribing, especially in high-risk patients.

This study investigated the sub-acute toxicity of Eclipta alba extract in Wistar albino rats, finding generally comparable hematological and biochemical parameters to controls, but noted mild morphological liver and kidney changes at the highest dose, highlighting a key area for further safety research.

This case report describes a rare presentation of myxedema coma in a 46-year-old woman, initially identified by acute pulmonary embolism, which was managed successfully with thyroid hormone and corticosteroid treatment.

This review explores the Charaka samhita's concept of Ashtanindita purusha, identifying eight physical constitutions traditionally regarded as undesirable due to their association with various diseases, and aims to correlate these with contemporary genetic, endocrinological, and metabolic disorders.

In this study, researchers found no evidence of increased prevalence of pericardial effusions in alopecia patients treated with low-dose oral minoxidil compared to those not receiving minoxidil, based on point-of-care ultrasound evaluations.

This case report documents a 57-year-old man with nephrotic syndrome linked to recurrent chronic graft-versus-host disease and lupus-like symptoms, with improvement after cyclosporin and steroids; however, he died later from leukemia relapse.

This report highlights a serious complication associated with low-dose oral minoxidil in treating female androgenetic alopecia, an adverse effect previously thought to be rare and minor.

Most young patients found oral minoxidil helpful for hair loss and were willing to continue using it.

Combining oral minoxidil and bicalutamide may help improve hair growth in adolescent girls.

Dermatologist visits offer safer and more ethical treatment for hair loss than direct-to-consumer platforms.

This study identified a new lignan and 21 known compounds from Asiasarum heterotropoides roots, with two compounds showing potential anticancer activity by influencing NO production, FOXP3 expression, and HIF-1α activity in vitro.

This study examines the traditional Ayurvedic practice of Nasya Karma, highlighting its potential benefits for skin texture, hair growth, and facial rejuvenation through nasal administration, by exploring its anatomical and current applications in cosmetology.

This study found that the plant Clausena anisata exhibited promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities against acne-causing bacteria and inflammation, suggesting its potential as a candidate for further anti-acne treatment research.

This source provides an overview of expert practices for using topical and low-dose oral minoxidil in treating hair loss, highlighting how dermatologists apply existing literature to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause dizziness in women without lowering blood pressure, so careful monitoring is needed.

In this case report, a 53-year-old man developed recurrent pericardial effusions and pericarditis shortly after starting low-dose minoxidil, with symptoms appearing within 20 days, which is unusually rapid compared to previous reports.

This review discusses recent advances in understanding and treating alopecia areata, emphasizing the ongoing challenges and unmet needs in disease management; it reports no new clinical findings.

This review suggests that low-dose oral minoxidil may enhance hair density in certain nonandrogenetic alopecias, but highlights the need for controlled trials due to mixed and limited evidence.

This review article connects key systemic lupus erythematosus pathobiology with current therapies, emphasizes clinical strategies for managing comorbidities, and stresses multidisciplinary care, but it reports no new clinical findings.

This study found that oral minoxidil is associated with a higher proportional reporting of several cardiovascular adverse events compared to topical minoxidil in spontaneous FDA reports, but these signals should be interpreted as hypothesis-generating rather than evidence of clinical safety.

Low-dose oral minoxidil can effectively promote hair growth but requires careful monitoring for safety.

In this case report, an 81-year-old male with chronic kidney disease developed cardiac tamponade while on minoxidil for hypertension, highlighting the rare but serious risk of pericardial effusion from this medication and emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring, especially in vulnerable patients.

In this study, a holistic hair treatment regimen significantly increased hair density in men with stages 2-4 male androgenetic alopecia, showing a more effective outcome than minoxidil over six months, and offering an alternative to traditional treatments.

This study reviewed adverse events associated with low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia, finding hypertrichosis and fluid retention as common, typically manageable side effects without needing treatment discontinuation.

Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.

In this case report from People's College of Medical Sciences, a 20-year-old man initially misdiagnosed with Addison's disease was ultimately found to have strongyloidiasis, with his symptoms and weight loss improving after antihelminthic treatment.

This review discusses the potential of low-dose oral minoxidil as a safe and effective treatment for certain hair disorders, including alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.

In this study, Ayurvedic treatment including Pracchan karma, Siro lepa, and Samana chikista over four months resolved symptoms of Alopecia Areata in a woman who maintained improvement one year post-treatment.

In this research, the authors examined translations of "ojas" in the Bhaiṣajyaguru Sūtra across different Chinese texts, noting variations and evolving interpretations; the study highlights linguistic evidence supporting the view that the text is a foreign-translated sūtra rather than a native creation.

This review examines Ayurvedic herbs and formulations described in ancient texts for cancer treatment, noting a lack of evidence-based research on their efficacy and potential use in oncology.