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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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research Minoxidil: Mechanisms of Action on Hair Growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research Formulation and In Vitro Assessment of Minoxidil Niosomes for Enhanced Skin Delivery
Niosomes improve minoxidil skin delivery for hair loss treatment.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research Minoxidil Upregulates the Expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Hair Dermal Papilla Cells
Minoxidil boosts growth factor in hair cells, potentially promoting hair growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year progress | 1mg fin daily and topical min twice daily
A user's 1 year progress of using finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily to treat hair loss, with other users congratulating him on the significant improvement.
community MY 6 MONTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRESS
A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.
community Can oral minoxidil cause significant changes in blood pressure? (deprecated thread)
The user is using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss and observed changes in blood pressure after taking oral minoxidil. They experienced no visible symptoms from topical minoxidil, finasteride, or other treatments and are seeking feedback on whether these blood pressure changes are typical for oral minoxidil users.
community Hair has only gotten worse ~10 months on minoxidil.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and topical minoxidil, and is considering switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They also tried microneedling and tretinoin with minoxidil, and are exploring Sulfogenz topical minoxidil.
community Let's talk about the use of minoxidil 15%
Minoxidil 5% is no longer effective for the user, who is considering stronger minoxidil or oral options despite availability issues. Suggestions include trying minoxidil 15%, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and exploring other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.