Minoxidil has blood pressure-lowering properties and may also promote hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia and pemphigus vulgaris.
Minoxidil is a peripheral vasodilator that relaxes the smooth muscle of blood vessels and has a dilating effect on small arteries, which can lower blood pressure. When used topically for a long period of time, it can also stimulate hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia and pemphigus vulgaris.
Therefore, clinically, oral Minoxidil is mainly used for the treatment of severe or persistent hypertension and renal hypertension, and topical Minoxidil tincture can be used to treat androgenetic alopecia and baldness.
Adverse reactions of minoxidil include cardiac arrhythmia, skin flushing, weight gain, lower extremity edema, angina, headache, rash, itching and so on. However, it is forbidden for those who are allergic to minoxidil; patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and renal insufficiency should use it with caution.
If you need to use the drug, it should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor, do not use it on your own to avoid adverse effects.