Minoxidil For Hair Loss

Oral minoxidil is widely coveted and enamored over the past few years as an "incredible hair loss" therapy. Does this oral medicine deserve the hype?

Dr Rina discusses the use of low oral medicine in the treatment of female and male pattern thinning as well as other types of hair loss. Minoxidil is an older blood pressure medication at much higher doses for persistent and/or refractory hypertension (high blood pressure). Dermatologists have been incorporating low dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil for the treatment of hair loss.

What is the safety and what do the studies really show? How can a blood pressure medicine help to promote hair regrowth?

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