Have you heard about low-dose oral minoxidil being used to treat alopecia? Well, since a NY Times article regarding this topic was recently published, a lot more people have. 💆🏽‍♂️ Topical minoxidil, otherwise known as Rogaine, has been commonly utilized to treat androgenetic alopecia in both men and women since it first became FDA-approved in 1988. 💆🏽‍♂️ Oral minoxidil has long been used to treat high blood pressure, but this drug also increases vasodilation and blood flow, while promoting oxygen delivery to the hair follicles. This treatment also up regulates growth factors, such as VEGF, to prolong the anagen growth phase. 💆🏽‍♂️ Side effects are uncommon at low dose but may include lowering of blood pressure and hair growth in unwanted areas. 💆🏽‍♂️ Some benefits of oral minoxidil over topical formulations include convenience, lower expense and increased compliance. What do you guys think of oral minoxidil being used as an alopecia treatment? Check out the article to learn more: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html