by Paul J. McAndrews | May 5, 2026 | Medications
What Is Spironolactone? Spironolactone is an oral prescription medication that was FDA-approved in 1960 for conditions such as heart failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), and edema (fluid retention). It is a potassium sparing diuretic. It works by blocking the...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Mar 23, 2026 | Medications
Before we dive into the details of dutasteride and its effect on hair growth, there is a very important point that you need to understand, and that is the hormone behind androgenetic alopecia. So, I’ll explain that first, and then we can go into the details of...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Feb 27, 2026 | Medications
What Is Minoxidil? Oral minoxidil was first FDA-approved for hypertension (high blood pressure) in 1979 under the brand name Loniten by Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company. The oral dosage used to treat hypertension ranges from 10 mg to 40 mg per day. Dermatologists in the...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Apr 8, 2025 | Medications
Finasteride is an FDA-approved pharmacologic pill for treating androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in men. It was first used in 1992 to treat noncancerous enlarged prostates at a 5mg dose, and in 1997 it was approved to treat male pattern hair loss at a lower...
