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research Psychotropic Medication and Drug-Related Alopecia
Some psychiatric medications can cause reversible hair loss.
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Minoxidil controls blood pressure effectively, but may cause side effects like hypertrichosis.
research Immunologic Adverse Reactions of Beta-Blockers and the Skin: A Review
β-blockers can cause skin problems like psoriasis and vitiligo, and doctors should tell patients about these risks.
research Hypertension: Sex-Related Differences in Drug Treatment, Prevalence and Blood Pressure Control in Primary Care
Women experience more side effects and have worse blood pressure control from hypertension treatments than men, despite using different medications.
research The Spectrum of Nephrocutaneous Diseases and Associations
Skin doctors should know about skin and kidney disease links to prevent serious kidney problems.
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5 / 80 resultscommunity Is there any point to microneedling if you're on oral minoxidil?
Microneedling's effectiveness for hair regrowth is debated, with mixed results from studies. Some believe it helps with blood flow and scalp health, while others see it as largely ineffective.
community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
community I ended up in the ER due to oral Minoxodil.
A user experienced severe side effects, including heart issues, after taking oral minoxidil without consulting a doctor. They are now considering alternatives like dutasteride, PRP, or laser treatments for hair loss.
community 12 Months 1mg Oral Fin 5mg Min
A 24-year-old user shared their 12-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after initially starting with 2.5mg minoxidil. They experienced no side effects and noted thicker eyelashes, with results becoming noticeable around the 9th or 10th month.