Hair Loss Treatment Type:
Hypertensive / Potassium Channel Opener
Availability:
Prescription.
Notes:
Diazoxide is one of several hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) agents that has a positive effect on hairless likely due to its ability to open potassium channels). Unfortunately, it’s expensive and difficult to get in topical form. Other treatments are likely more effective as well.
Claimed Results:
None.
Observed Results:
Unknown.
Clinical Results:
Minimal to moderate hair growth.
Testing:
Some testing (FDA Approved).
Safety/Side Effects:
Possible lowering of blood pressure.
Gender:
Either.
Typical Cost:
Unknown.
