Why is minoxidil (topical) growing new hair literally only here? Nothing new on my scalp only my forehead lmao Progress Pictures 10/30/2025
Minoxidil is causing hair growth in unexpected areas like the forehead, eyebrows, and body, rather than the scalp. Users discuss the effects of both topical and oral minoxidil, with some also using finasteride and experiencing varied results.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity 5 months topical minoxidil and 1 mg oral fin, identical hair lengths.
A 25-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after 5 months using 5% topical minoxidil (Rogaine and Kirkland) and 1 mg oral finasteride (Propecia), with no shedding or side effects. The user applies minoxidil twice daily and finasteride once daily.
community 8 Weeks' Progress - Topical Minoxidil / Oral Finasteride / Weekly Microneedling
The user documented eight weeks of progress using 5% topical minoxidil, 1 mg oral finasteride, and weekly microneedling. They reported diffuse fill-in and new baby hairs, with plans to taper off topical minoxidil.
community 2 months on oral Finasteride + topical minoxidil
Significant hair regrowth was achieved in two months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo. Some users mentioned side effects of finasteride, like low libido and pain, and recommended consulting a doctor or trying topical alternatives.
community i got more results 1 month 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride then i did 6 months on finasteride and topical minoxidil
A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.
community Is it dumb to use both oral and topical minoxidil
Using both oral and topical minoxidil is not considered dumb, and some users report better results with both, though it may cause shedding and scalp irritation. Combining minoxidil with finasteride is recommended for better effectiveness.
community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?
The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.
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6 / 6 resultsresearch Hair growth effects of oral administration of finasteride, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding stumptail macaque.
In this study, the combination of finasteride and minoxidil significantly increased hair growth in balding male stumptail macaques compared to each drug alone.
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research Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride
In this study, most male patients with androgenic alopecia who transitioned from oral to topical finasteride with minoxidil maintained good hair density.
research The Comparative Effects of Monotherapy with Topical Minoxidil, Oral Finasteride, and Topical Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective Cohort Study
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research Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Gel Containing Mimicking Growth Factors Oligopeptides, Caffeine, Taurine and an Iron-Chelating Complex in Subjects with Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Topical Minoxidil or Oral Finasteride: a Prospective, 6-Month, Randomized, Assessor-Blinded, 4-Arm, Parallel Group Study
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