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      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  149 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      . This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  53 upvotes 9 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.