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Tag: Sulfotransferase

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Understanding Minoxidil: What organ metabolizes minoxidil?

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Minoxidil, a drug originally developed for hypertension, is most recognized today as a hair growth treatment. A key pharmacological question for both its uses is, what organ metabolizes minoxidil?, with the liver playing a central role in its systemic processing.

What Blocks Minoxidil? Understanding the Factors for Inefficacy

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Up to 50% of people may find that minoxidil is ineffective for them, prompting the question of **what blocks minoxidil** from working as intended. The key to understanding this issue lies in the medication's activation process, which relies on a specific scalp enzyme, coupled with other medical and lifestyle factors.