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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Very-Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Study with Quantitative Trichoscopic Documentation
Low-dose oral minoxidil improved or stabilized hair loss in some patients, but higher doses may be needed for significant effects.
research A Retrospective Study on the Safety of Systemic Minoxidil for Hair Loss in the Older Population
Systemic minoxidil is generally safe for older adults, but caution is needed for those with heart risks.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia: Evidence and Experience-Based Consensus Statement of Indian Experts
Low-dose oral Minoxidil is an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal serious side effects.
research Diseases of the Hair and Nails
Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity New 2025 study: high dose oral minoxidil (up to 10mg)
High-dose oral minoxidil (>5 mg/day) can increase hair density in some men with androgenetic alopecia, but side effects like extra body hair and heart issues are common. Gradual dose increase is advised, but adverse effects may lead to discontinuation or dose adjustments.
community 3 Months on 0.5mg Oral Finasteride + 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil
User Salty-Peace-577 experienced hair regrowth after 3 months on 0.5mg oral Finasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil. Others in the conversation expressed surprise at the quick results and discussed the effects of these treatments.
community 2022 Official beginner guide for "I'm losing my hair, what can I do?"
Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.
community Hypertrichosis Photos from Oral Minoxidil
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.
community Would topical minoxidil + tretinoin cause less(or none) hypertrichosis compared to oral minox?
A user is considering switching from oral minoxidil to a combination of 5% topical minoxidil and tretinoin to reduce hypertrichosis. They hope this combination will be effective without causing excessive body hair growth.