Am I being irresponsible if I want to up my dose for more body hair gains? Minoxidil 3/28/2026
A user is using 2.5 mg minoxidil for beard growth and considering increasing the dose to 5 mg for more body hair gains, despite experiencing a bald spot on the scalp. Another user questions the desire for more body hair, suggesting it's not appealing.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity Excessive hair growth from Minoxidil
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community 4 months, only Minoxidil 5% ,dermarolling twice a week. hair growth results. any suggestions?
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Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html
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community Would you choose a hair system over going bald?
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