3 citations,
January 1990 in “DICP” Minoxidil and tretinoin together may help hair growth but need more research.
11 citations,
May 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Diazoxide applied to the skin can increase hair growth without harmful side effects.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Surgical and chemical castration have varied effects on heart and brain inflammation and artery function in sick rats.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” People with early onset androgenetic alopecia may have a higher chance of metabolic syndrome, especially dyslipidemia.
37 citations,
May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
7 citations,
February 2018 in “Australian Prescriber” Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.
36 citations,
May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
13 citations,
November 2014 in “Pediatric emergency care” Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart issues; keep away from children and improve packaging.
25 citations,
December 1974 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Propranolol affects heart rate and renin levels in minoxidil-treated patients.
2 citations,
November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.
8 citations,
December 2015 in “JAMA ophthalmology” A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Long-term opioid use can cause a serious condition where the adrenal glands don't work properly, which doctors should watch out for.
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August 2007 in “Histopathology” A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.
5 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-dose oral minoxidil is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
January 2025 in “JCEM Case Reports” Ketoconazole improved symptoms of ACTH-independent Cushing syndrome despite inconclusive initial scans.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Finasteride in lipid carriers improved hair growth in rats.
Media coverage led to more dermatologists prescribing low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss.
October 2011 in “Iranian Journal of Dermatology” Men with male pattern baldness may have a higher risk of heart disease due to increased levels of a specific lipid in their blood.
5 citations,
March 2016 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” A man experienced life-threatening shock after swallowing hair growth solution.
26 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Cheonggukjang may help prevent and manage various diseases and improve overall health, but its odor and safety concerns need addressing.
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November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Metabolic Syndrome is linked to several skin conditions, and stem cell therapy might help treat them.
December 2020 in “Asian Biomedicine” More than half of the Thai women with PCOS had polycystic ovarian morphology.
March 2020 in “Section 5: Patient safety and quality assurance” Tofacitinib and baricitinib had an acceptable level of side effects in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
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October 2023 in “Chest” Minoxidil can cause fluid buildup around the heart, so patients using it should be watched for this side effect.
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular unit hair transplantation is better than Miniflap Hair Restoration due to less scarring and more natural results.
March 2022 in “Practical Diabetes” Hair conditions can be linked to diabetes and affect psychological health.
A 73-year-old woman's unusual hair loss and growth led to the discovery of a rare condition causing too much testosterone, which improved after her ovaries were removed.
October 2019 in “The Permanente Journal” The author improved his health by adopting mindfulness and a healthier lifestyle.