What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?
    Minoxidil 10/19/2024

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    Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
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      community ~ 4 months progress so far, hoping it gets better

      in Is this regrowth?  67 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 4 months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, microneedling, and various supplements. They reported increased body hair and some acne as side effects but noticed less hair breakage with silk pillows.

      community Switching from Topical to Oral Minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  395 upvotes 8 months ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil for hair loss, with plans to use it alongside dutasteride. Users report mixed experiences, including increased body hair, potential heart-related side effects, and varying hair regrowth.

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      in Research/Science  272 upvotes 8 months ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 1 year ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

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