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    GlossaryVasodilator

    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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      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

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      research Direct Vasodilators and Sympatholytic Agents

      34 citations , June 2015 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics”
      Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.

      research Direct-Acting Vasodilators

      40 citations , July 2011 in “˜The œjournal of clinical hypertension”
      Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
      Chronic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Scleroderma Coexistent in the Same Patient

      research Chronic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Scleroderma Coexistent in the Same Patient

      1 citations , January 2018 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology”
      The document presented a case study of a 50-year-old patient diagnosed with both chronic lupus erythematosus and systemic scleroderma, illustrating an overlap syndrome. The patient exhibited symptoms such as inflammatory alopecia plaques, lesions on the palate, and telangiectasia on the palms. Biopsies confirmed chronic lupus, and capillaroscopy indicated Raynaud phenomenon, suggesting scleroderma. The pulmonary CT scan showed honeycombing in the lungs, a common scleroderma manifestation. Treatment included antimalarials, vasodilators, and azathioprine. The study highlighted the importance of distinguishing between scleroderma renal crisis and lupus nephritis due to differing treatments and suggested that new biological therapies could reduce the need for high-dose corticosteroids.

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