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From: dyer@wivax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Baldness Research Anywhere?
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Date: Tue, 23-Aug-83 21:52:39 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 23 21:52:39 1983
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There is some research being done at Upjohn on the topical use of a drug
called minoxidil.  It was introduced as an oral anti-hypertensive drug, but
one of its strange side-effects is increased hair growth on the face,
arms and back (rather like a werewolf!)  I guess they expect that applying
it to the scalp as a lotion will localize its hair-stimulating effects, without
causing changes in blood pressure.

The study is just getting underway, so I wouldn't expect results for a few
years.

Waiting to hear myself,

Steve Dyer
decvax!wivax!dyer