Minoxidil; Frequent Questions and Answers-1

Q 5.
Can a Non-responder become a Responder to Minoxidil?

Is it possible for a non-responder to become a responder to minoxidil?
Can a non-responder change his constitution to a responder to minoxidil?

A 5.

It is not possible to change the constitution of someone from a non-responder to a responder. The difference between a responder and non-responder to a drug is determined by genetic constitution.

The constitution is determined by genes. As response to minoxidil is based on the difference in genes, the constitution may be inherited within a family.

If a mother is a responder to minoxidil, for example, her daughter may also be a responder to minoxidil. There may be some individual difference in the degree of response, though.

According to mammalian gene studies, autosomal codominant inheritance has been reported on human sulfotransferase enzyme activity.

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