research Safety of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: A Multicenter Study of 1404 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
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research Gender Differences in Adverse Effects and Dosing Practices of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Analysis of 310 Patients
Start low-dose minoxidil gradually, especially for women, to reduce side effects.
research Patient-Reported Side Effects of Oral Minoxidil in Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss
Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
research Prevalence and Characterization of Long Covid-19 Symptoms in Health Care Professionals: A Need of the Hour
Many healthcare workers who had Covid-19 suffer from long-term symptoms like hair loss and fatigue, especially women.
research Weight Loss Regimens That Control for Carbohydrate Quality or Quantity: A Review
Low-glycemic index diets are beneficial for weight loss and satiety, but more research is needed on long-term effects and individualized approaches are recommended.
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community Should i shave it? Need some help, general advice
A 27-year-old male has been using finasteride for six years and recently started oral minoxidil to address hair loss, experiencing some side effects like lightheadedness. He is considering shaving his head or a hair transplant while continuing his current treatments.
community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841
A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.
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 Minoxidil hairs not growing to full length
New hair growth from minoxidil and finasteride is not reaching full length, possibly due to slow growth cycles. Users discuss dosing strategies for oral minoxidil to improve efficacy and minimize side effects, with advice against consuming topical minoxidil orally.
community I finally did it. My first fin tablet.
A user started taking finasteride for hair loss despite initial fears. Others shared their positive experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, encouraging the user.