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Glossary Vasodilator

substance that widens blood vessels, increasing blood flow

A vasodilator is a substance that causes blood vessels to widen, or dilate, which increases blood flow. This can help lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Vasodilators are often used in the treatment of conditions like hypertension and heart disease, and they can also be found in some hair loss treatments to improve scalp blood flow and potentially stimulate hair growth.

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Mechanism of Action of Minoxidil Sulfate-Induced Vasodilation: A Role for Increased Potassium Permeability

research Mechanism of action of minoxidil sulfate-induced vasodilation: a role for increased K+ permeability.

48 citations , June 1988 in “PubMed”

In this study, minoxidil sulfate was found to relax norepinephrine-induced contractions in rabbit mesenteric arteries, possibly by acting as a K+ channel agonist, but it did not relax K+-induced contractions.

research Electrophysiological mechanisms of minoxidil sulfate-induced vasodilation of rabbit portal vein.

47 citations , October 1989 in “Circulation Research”

The study explains how minoxidil sulfate causes vasodilation in rabbits by opening potassium channels and inhibiting calcium channels.

research Synthesis and characterization of inclusion complex of the vasodilator drug minoxidil with β-cyclodextrin

28 citations , April 2008 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry”

This study identified a weak interaction between minoxidil and ß-cyclodextrin in solution, forming an inclusion complex with a 1:1 molar ratio.

research Dual‐Mode Vasodilator M119 Delivery to Hair Follicle via Dissolving Microneedle for Advanced Alopecia Treatment

2 citations , May 2022 in “Advanced therapeutics”

This study reported that a novel vasodilator drug called TOP-M119, when delivered using a specially designed dissolving microneedle system, showed enhanced targeting of hair follicles and effectiveness in treating alopecia, demonstrated through in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies involving mouse skin.

research Increased plasma renin by vasodilators promotes the progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm

1 citations , June 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

This study found that hydralazine and minoxidil, two direct vasodilators, may worsen abdominal aortic aneurysm progression by increasing aortic degeneration and inflammation.

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community Vasodilators, Min, L-arginine, Niacin, Lisinoprol, etc.

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the use of vasodilators like Minoxidil, L-arginine, and Niacin for hair regrowth, with Minoxidil causing intolerable side effects for the original poster. It also highlights that certain medications, including Lisinopril, antidepressants, and statins, can cause hair loss.

community L-Arginine and other vasodilators

4 upvotes 5 years ago

L-Arginine and other vasodilators are discussed for hair health, with L-Arginine being less effective than topical treatments like Minoxidil. Topical sildenafil or Cialis are suggested as potentially effective treatments for hair regrowth.

community Fluridil solution at Actifolic

5 upvotes 3 years ago

Fluridil, also known as Topilutamide or Eucapil, is discussed as a treatment for hair loss. It is noted as an androgen receptor antagonist, not a vasodilator.

community Could Minoxidil also be effective with Raynauds Syndrome

6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using oral Minoxidil, a vasodilator, for both Raynaud's Syndrome and hair loss. It also inquires about other hair loss treatments that improve blood flow.

community Does drinking coffee offset the effects of Minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 16 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.

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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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