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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral Min Aging reversible?……..
Oral minoxidil may cause temporary facial puffiness, leading to a perception of accelerated aging, but it doesn't cause actual aging. Concerns about hair loss and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are discussed, with suggestions to use tretinoin and sunscreen to mitigate potential side effects.
community Treatment effectiveness for oral vs topical
Oral treatments for hair loss, like Dutasteride and Minoxidil, may be more effective than topical ones, though topical formulations can be similarly effective except for Minoxidil. Topical treatments can be a chore to apply and are often used as supplements to oral treatments.
community Oral Minoxidil - The Hyper-Responder Concept
Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to genetic differences in the SULT1A1 enzyme, affecting how well it converts to its active form, minoxidil sulfate. Hyper-responders may experience rapid hair growth and increased side effects, such as pericardial effusion, even at low doses.
community Oral fin 1mg + oral min 2.5mg 100 days
The user experienced improved hair density and some regrowth after 100 days of using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg), with plans to add microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. Despite some initial side effects, they report no current issues and intend to continue the treatment.
community Oral fin for 6.5 months and min for 3 months
A 20-year-old has been using finasteride for 6.5 months and minoxidil for 3 months, experiencing hair shedding and considering adding dutasteride. They also use dermastamping occasionally and Nizoral shampoo 3-4 times a week.