Progress of 10 months Oral Fin and 2 months Oral Min 6/6/2024
The user stabilized hair loss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity I have tried many treatments but it's getting worse. 23M.
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community Minoxidil inhibits lysyl hydroxylase which is needed to produce collagen. If I take 2,5...5 mg of minoxidil every day can I cause my skin to age prematurely?
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss and unlikely to significantly affect collagen synthesis, making it a safe option without causing premature skin aging. Users report positive hair regrowth without noticeable skin aging.
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A 31-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after nearly three months of using oral Minoxidil (3 mg) and Finasteride (1 mg), along with derma rolling, Biotin, and other supplements. He reports no noticeable side effects and encourages others to try the treatment.
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