A new study suggests that prescriptions for low-dose oral minoxidil soared in the wake of a 2022 New York Times article that highlighted its utility for hair loss. He added that "the momentum for minoxidil prescriptions is increasing," so much so that it has led to a global shortage of LDOM. "There has been growing momentum for minoxidil use since I first presented our data about 6 years ago," Dr. Sinclair said. They calculated the rate of first-time oral minoxidil prescriptions for 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets, excluding 10 mg tablets, which are prescribed for hypertension. Dr. Sinclair and Dr. Friedman report no relevant financial relationships.

Source: New York Times June 27, 2023 01:24 UTC