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      community New 2025 study: high dose oral minoxidil (up to 10mg)

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 3 days ago
      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 Crazy Journey (5 Difficult Years)

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.

      community Will oral minoxidil accelerate twink death?

      in Minoxidil  140 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can increase body hair growth, but effects differ among individuals. Some recommend topical minoxidil to prevent unwanted body hair while preserving scalp hair.

      community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

      in Research/Science  241 upvotes 3 months ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 1 year ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.