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      community 5months Oral Min (2.5mg) & Fin (1mg)

      in Progress Pictures  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using oral Minoxidil (2.5mg) and Finasteride (1mg) for hair loss, reporting satisfaction with the results despite some light spots. Another user suggested increasing the Minoxidil dose if needed after a year.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

      in Research/Science  27 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

      community High blood pressure issue with Dr?

      in General  93 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 48-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite taking finasteride for four months. He is considering oral minoxidil but is concerned about high blood pressure and is unsure about taking spironolactone.