When you up the dose on oral Minoxidil
    Satire 9/27/2022

    At a glance
    In this satirical post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 10mg
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    the tone is humorous.

    Other terms

    This conversation is a satirical post about using increased doses of oral Minoxidil as a treatment for hair loss, which elicited some humorous responses. Additionally, Finasteride was mentioned in one response as an alternative treatment option.
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