Minoxidil can cause hair growth as a side effect.
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August 1980 in “Circulation” Minoxidil may cause heart issues in animals and humans.
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August 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause allergic reactions like burning, itching, and red bumps.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary highlights the consistency of recent findings on low-dose oral minoxidil's tolerability for androgenetic alopecia, noting infrequent side effects except for hypertrichosis.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The patient's hair loss was likely not caused by beta blockers but possibly by stress or other factors.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the mechanisms and uses of minoxidil for hypertension and androgenetic alopecia, without presenting new clinical findings.
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September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the various treatment options for male and female pattern hair loss and provides no new clinical results; the authors outline the most effective strategies based on existing evidence.
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August 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
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September 1984 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, 5% topical minoxidil was observed to promote hair regrowth in some patients with androgenic alopecia, while no regrowth was noted in patients with alopecia areata.
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil is bioactivated through sulfation by the phenol-sulfating form of phenol sulfotransferase in human liver.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that both 2% and 3% minoxidil resulted in a significant increase in hair counts for participants with androgenetic alopecia over 12 months.
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January 1989 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This paper discusses the pathogenesis of cardiovascular lesions in dogs associated with minoxidil, noting that lesions were not prevented by adrenergic blockade or neural activity suppression, and highlights the differences in injury progression between coronary arteries and the right atrium.
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June 1985 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” This abstract does not provide specific findings or results.
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July 1995 in “Toxicologic Pathology” In this study, glyburide prevented or significantly reduced cardiovascular lesions in dogs caused by minoxidil by blocking its hemodynamic effects, suggesting the toxicity is related to these profound effects rather than direct heart toxicity.
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July 1981 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
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November 2012 in “Phytotherapy Research” In this study, oral administration of Crataegus pinnatifida extract was associated with hair growth promotion in mice by inducing anagen phase and enhancing cell signaling related to hair follicle development.
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November 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study observed that long-term use of 3% topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia resulted in sustained hair regrowth for most patients, although hair counts declined between 12 and 30 months.
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October 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the limited adaptation of low dose oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in North America and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest safety concerns or unclear dosing may be factors.
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January 1992 in “Contact Dermatitis” Some people using minoxidil for hair loss developed an allergic skin reaction, often related to an ingredient that helps minoxidil work better.
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews rosacea and rosacea-like demodicidosis, discussing historical findings, but provides no new clinical results; the authors highlight the role of Demodex in related skin conditions.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study supports the idea that angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is an inflammatory process linked to immunologic injuries rather than a proliferative condition.
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April 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reports no new clinical findings and provides no abstract, focusing on imipramine-induced lesions resembling alopecia areata.
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September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil caused hair to grow in unintended areas, like a tail, in a young girl.
A woman successfully sued for not being told about a medication's side effects, emphasizing doctors' duty to inform patients.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Cimetidine is not a first-choice treatment for female hair loss, and there's no consistently successful treatment for this condition in men or normal hormone level women.
September 1987 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article is a reply to Dr. Greenwald and does not provide new clinical results.
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October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” This article discusses the development of an evidence-based guideline for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports no new research results.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology” This article reviews the therapeutic potential of potassium channel openers for various conditions related to metabolic distress but does not report new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for further research.
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October 1981 in “Drugs” Minoxidil effectively treats severe hypertension but may cause side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
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December 1980 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil helped bald patient regrow hair.