Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use
    Minoxidil 6/27/2019

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 8-12g 2x daily 1 year
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’ง DHT-blocking shampoos (topical) 2x daily
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative with stopped hair loss on crown, slowed on hairline results.

    Other terms

    A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
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