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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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research Traditional Anticoagulants and Hair Loss: A Role for Direct Oral Anticoagulants? A Review of the Literature
Some new oral anticoagulants may also cause hair loss and might not be better than traditional ones for preventing hair loss.
research Venous Thromboembolism and Women's Health
Women have a higher risk of blood clots from hormonal factors and need careful treatment, especially during pregnancy.
research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
research Agent-Specific Effects of Anticoagulant-Induced Alopecia
Some blood thinners can cause hair loss, but switching medications can stop it.
research Hair Changes Due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
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5 / 368 resultscommunity 1 month oral Minoxidil & Finasteride results
The user reported positive results after one month of using oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo and liquid collagen. Some users expressed skepticism about the results, attributing them to lighting differences, while others discussed potential side effects and benefits of these treatments.
community Oral minoxidil is not an option anymore
A user can't refill their oral minoxidil prescription due to it being out of stock and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. Suggestions include finding it at another pharmacy, ordering online, using topical minoxidil orally, and considering finasteride or dutasteride.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
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.
community Dutasteride + Oral minoxidil progress pictures
Dutasteride and oral minoxidil significantly improved hair appearance, with noticeable changes in color and texture. The user experienced minimal side effects and attributes most progress to dutasteride.
community 3 months on oral fin/topical min
A 31-year-old male has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and topical Kirkland minoxidil foam for three months, along with occasional dermastamping and Nizoral shampoo. He plans to be more consistent with dermastamping.