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research Treatment of hirsutism with flutamide and a low-dosage oral contraceptive in polycystic ovarian disease patients

20 citations , December 1994 in “Fertility and sterility”

In this study, treatment with flutamide combined with a low-dose oral contraceptive significantly improved hirsutism in women with polycystic ovarian disease who did not respond to oral contraceptive treatment alone.

research [Low dosage retinol and L-cystine combination improve alopecia of the diffuse type following long-term oral administration].

16 citations , August 1989 in “PubMed”

This study concluded that high-dose oral therapy with L-cystine, gelatin, and vitamin A significantly improved hair growth indicators in patients with diffuse hair loss, with no systemic side effects observed.

research Cyclodextrins as excipients in solid oral dosage forms

October 2020 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)”

research The efficacy and safety of oral minoxidil greater than 5 mg daily in hair loss disorders

July 2026 in “Mendeley Data”

Higher doses of oral minoxidil can help hair growth but may cause side effects.

research The efficacy and safety of oral minoxidil greater than 5 mg daily in hair loss disorders

July 2026 in “Mendeley Data”

Higher doses of oral minoxidil can help hair growth but may cause side effects.

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community Oral minoxidil vs massive dosage of topical absorption rate

4 upvotes 5 years ago

Oral minoxidil is generally more effective than topical minoxidil, despite higher side effect risks. Topical minoxidil can achieve higher bloodstream levels in some individuals, but effectiveness depends on conversion and scalp response.

community What oral minoxidil dosage works for you all?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 5 months ago

A user is considering using 2.5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, having already seen some results with 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finasteride. Others suggest starting with a lower dose to monitor tolerance and adjust as needed.

community Planning to get on oral fin (without min) how much dosage is typically recommend for (19M) and what should i expect and what additional test should i do?

5 upvotes 1 month ago

A 19-year-old plans to start oral finasteride for male pattern baldness, considering a lower dose to avoid side effects like erectile dysfunction. Users suggest starting with 1 mg daily, expect possible hair shedding, and recommend consulting a doctor for blood tests to monitor hormone levels.

community Progress after 5 months of 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 Mg oral minoxidil. I am considering a transplant eventually so strengthening the base area and doner areas. Suggestions on if I should continue the dosage for sometime before opting for a transplant or should I immediately go for it?

in Progress Pictures 34 upvotes 1 year ago

OP is using 0.5 mg Dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil for hair loss and considering a hair transplant. Most users suggest waiting 1-2 years to maximize results from the medication before opting for a transplant.

community March 2024 - April 2025 Finasteride 1mg + Oral Minoxidil 2,5mg -> 5 mg / day

in Is this regrowth? 135 upvotes 1 year ago

The user increased their oral Minoxidil dosage from 2.5mg to 5mg daily, alongside taking 1mg Finasteride, and noticed gradual hair regrowth, particularly on the crown, with no shedding but increased body hair growth. They did not experience significant side effects and observed improvements in their hairline.

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learn Dutasteride

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Finasteride

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.

learn Metformin

Is metformin used topically for hair loss, or only as an oral tablet? Approved metformin products are oral tablets only; there is no approved topical metformin for hair loss. Published human reports of topical use are a handful of uncontrolled, pharmacy-compounded case reports in scarring alopecia, and the most-cited clinical series actually used the oral drug.

learn Sulforaphane

Is sulforaphane used in oral supplements or topical hair treatments? Sulforaphane is primarily used in oral supplements, not topical hair treatments.

learn white tea

Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.

learn Estradiol

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.

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