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    Glossary Sildenafil

    medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension

    Sildenafil is a medication primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), which leads to the relaxation of blood vessels and increased blood flow to specific areas of the body. Commonly known by its brand name Viagra when used for erectile dysfunction, it is also marketed as Revatio for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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    1. Novel effect of sildenafil on hair growth Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications · 2018 · 16 citations
    2. Determination of the sildenafil effect on alopecia areata in childhood: An open‐pilot comparison study Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2006 · 12 citations
    3. Sildenafil: Looking Beyond Erectile Dysfunction: A Dermatological Perspective Clinical Dermatology Review · 2025
    4. INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING: EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF MINOXIDIL AND SILDENAFIL IN ALOPECIA TREATMENT 2024
    5. FDA-Approved (Bremelanotide, Flibanserin) and Off-Label Medications (Testosterone, Sildenafil) to Enhance Sexual Desire/Function in Women Online journal of complementary & alternative medicine · 2020
    6. Effect of topical sildenafil citrate versus conventional minoxidil in treatment of androgenic induced alopecia in the adult male albino rats QJM · 2026
    7. Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Sildenafil Citrate Solution in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss International Journal of Medical Arts · 2025
    8. Comparative study between the efficacy and safety of topical sildenafil citrate solution and topical minoxidil 5%in the treatment of female pattern hair loss . Research Square (Research Square) · 2022
    9. Safety and Efficacy of the Coadministration of Sildenafil and Finasteride Daehan binyogi jong-yang haksulji · 2018
    10. Comparative study between the Efficacy of Topical Sildenafil 2% and Topical Minoxidil 5% in the Treatment of Male Androgenic Alopecia 2025
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