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What is The antihypeensive agent that should be avoided in young females and is used topically to treat alopecia is: and explain in detail?
Minoxidil is a powerful vasodilator Active metabolite of minoxidil is an opener of ATP sensitive K channels; causes vasodilatation by hyperpolarizing smooth muscle. Minoxidil is avoided in young females because it causes Hirsutism. Drugs causing Hirsutism: Phenytoin Cyclosporine Minoxidil USE OF MINOXIDIL IN ALOPECIA - Hirsutism was observed as side effect of oral minoxidil. Applied topically it promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness and in alopecia areata.