has anyone else found that switching from topical to oral minoxidil made a big improvement? Minoxidil 8/11/2026
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil showed noticeable hair improvement, especially at the crown, within a few months. The user is considering increasing the oral dose and stopping the topical finasteride/minoxidil combo.
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