Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research
    Research/Science 10/4/2025

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    In this educational post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with varied effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair results.

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    Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.
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