Do minoxidil have * no * benefits when discontinued?
    Minoxidil 8/11/2025

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) consistently 5 years
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) since 2021
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 1mg daily since 2022
    โ€ข Ketoconazole (shampoo)
    ๐Ÿ’ง Tretinoin (topical) 0.05% a few nights a week
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with initially great results, then plateaued.

    Other terms

    Minoxidil initially showed great results for hair loss but plateaued, leading to the addition of finasteride and dutasteride. The user is considering restarting minoxidil and is concerned about its long-term effects on skin.
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