Minoxidil for Severe Hypertension After Failure of Other Hypotensive Drugs

Unwanted hair growth from minoxidil use, with suggestions to reduce dosage or switch to finasteride. Users recommend hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, or electrolysis to manage excess facial hair.

The user is using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements to stabilize hair loss and thicken hair. They are considering using minoxidil foam on their beard to address empty patches but are concerned about side effects.

Minoxidil use led to unwanted hair growth, but stopping the treatment was not an option due to positive effects on hairline growth. Reducing the dose and using salicylic acid were considered to manage side effects.

The user experienced significant hairline improvement using 10mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily but also saw increased body and facial hair growth. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose due to side effects and exploring laser hair removal options.

The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.

The user applies 10% minoxidil nightly, takes 1mg finasteride, multivitamins, and a hair growth serum, and is concerned about over-washing hair with dermatologist-recommended shampoo. It is suggested to shampoo every other day and rinse with water on alternate days unless otherwise advised by a dermatologist.