Oral Minoxidil and High Blood Pressure
Interesting study showing that oral minoxidil usage in patients with high blood pressure is safe and effective.
LLLT and 5% minoxidil combined show effective results in new paper
In July 2018, another paper has been published that demonstrates the synergy between minoxidil and low level light therapy (LLLT). LLLT is a safe, painless, at home treatment that can help men and women with hair loss. A summary of the article is below:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30027912
If you are interested in learning more about low level light therapy for hair loss, please contact the office for more information.
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