September 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man got heart and swelling issues from a hair loss medication, so doctors advise careful use, especially in people with past health problems.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
8 citations,
October 2015 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” A new method was created to accurately measure minoxidil and aminexil in hair loss treatments.
December 2023 in “Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy J” The minoxidil gel could be a better treatment for hair loss than traditional forms.
November 2022 in “Medicina” COVID-19 may cause temporary hair loss due to the body's immune response.
45 citations,
November 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women with early hair loss have higher blood pressure and aldosterone; screening and treatment may help.
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11 citations,
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16 citations,
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26 citations,
March 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil helps hair growth, but results vary.
14 citations,
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20 citations,
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21 citations,
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1 citations,
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19 citations,
January 2012 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” Grateloupia elliptica extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
91 citations,
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12 citations,
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74 citations,
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30 citations,
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81 citations,
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11 citations,
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8 citations,
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5 citations,
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23 citations,
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86 citations,
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45 citations,
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5 citations,
November 1999 in “Medical Hypotheses” Minoxidil, a common hair loss treatment, might work by counteracting a hormone that reduces hair growth and promotes hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2007 in “PubMed” Androgenic alopecia is male or female pattern baldness.
June 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” People with moderate or severe hair loss are at a higher risk of dying from diabetes and heart disease.