Oral Minoxidil and High Blood Pressure
Interesting study showing that oral minoxidil usage in patients with high blood pressure is safe and effective.
NEJM article showing restored pigment to hair color
How do we restore our youthful hair color as we get older?
Currently a variety of hair dyes are used. In this recent New England Journal of Medicine case report, a therapy for cancer as a side effect restored pigment to patients' hair.
Many new therapies arise from treating other conditions. Perhaps in the future we will be able to restore color to our hair.
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