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      community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?

      in Minoxidil  173 upvotes 7 months ago
      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.

      community Progress - 1mg Oral Fin daily, 11 months

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Nizoral 2% shampoo every three days, and dermastamping, without adding minoxidil due to satisfaction with current results. Initial side effects like erectile dysfunction and dry eyes resolved over time.

      community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  323 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.

      community 1.5 years on dutasteride and on and off microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  62 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.

      community 1.5 years of fin & 2 years of min (oral)

      in Progress Pictures  391 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil for 2 years and finasteride for 1.5 years, with no side effects reported. They are considering derma rolling and possibly a hair transplant in the future.