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    GlossarySystolic Blood Pressure

    pressure in arteries when heart beats and pumps blood

    Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats and pumps blood. It is the higher of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading, with the other being diastolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats. For example, in a reading of 120/80 mmHg, 120 represents the systolic blood pressure.

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      community Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?

      in General  197 upvotes 4 days ago
      Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.
      21M, Starting to thin. Family history of early balding. Need advice

      community 21M, Starting to thin. Family history of early balding. Need advice

      in General  59 upvotes 17 hours ago
      A 21-year-old with a family history of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.
      Am I cooked? Considering HT

      community Am I cooked? Considering HT

      in Hair Transplants  62 upvotes 1 day ago
      A 37-year-old man is seeking advice for hair loss treatment, considering options like finasteride and topical or oral minoxidil. A user suggests consulting a doctor and monitoring blood pressure if using oral minoxidil.

      community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

      in Research/Science  271 upvotes 6 months ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.