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      natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      community Oral Min is much better than topical

      in Minoxidil  182 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is seen as more effective and convenient than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, but it may cause heart-related risks. Users often combine it with finasteride or dutasteride, though some prefer topical treatments due to safety concerns.

      community 2021 vs 2024. Consistency is key.

      in Progress Pictures  1887 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth from using finasteride, RU58841, and liquid minoxidil, emphasizing the importance of consistency. They noted that RU58841, a research chemical not FDA-approved, was effective when applied topically but warned of potential heart-related side effects.

      community Has anybody tried this product from Hims? Does it work?

      in Product  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a product from Hims that combines finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin in one pill for hair loss. Users share mixed opinions, with one praising its effectiveness, while another warns against potential heart-related side effects of oral minoxidil, suggesting topical solutions instead.

      community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

      community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

      in Research/Science  194 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.