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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Airborne Contact Dermatitis from Using Pericarp Juice of Indian Marking Nut for Treating Hair Loss
Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
research Follicular Psoriasis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
A man with follicular psoriasis got better after treatment with skin cream and allergy pills.
research Caterpillar Hair-Induced Ophthalmitis Causing Exudative Retinal Detachment
Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe eye complications from caterpillar hair.
research The Skin Findings of Pregnant Women and Our Treatment Choices: A Turkish Experience Over a 5-Year Survey
Turkish pregnant women commonly experienced skin issues like itching and acne, and doctors mainly used topical treatments due to safety concerns during pregnancy.
research The Physiological and Pharmacological Roles of Prostaglandins in Hair Growth
Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Smoking minoxidil, the theory that changes everything.
A user humorously suggested smoking minoxidil in a blunt as an alternative hair growth method, sparking a satirical discussion on unconventional and unsafe ways to use minoxidil. The conversation included various suggestions like oral pills, rectal administration, and other absurd methods, with some users warning against the dangers of such practices.
community Oral minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil w/ Retinoic acid
Topical minoxidil with retinoic acid is effective but causes scalp irritation, leading the user to consider switching to 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Oral minoxidil may cause body hair growth and heart-related side effects, so it's advised to use it under medical guidance.
community Oral min/fin/dut, i saw a little progress in the initial 3 months, but after that nothing, it’s been 15 months now
The user has been using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily and initially 0.5 mg finasteride daily, later switching to 0.25 mg dutasteride daily, but has not seen significant progress in hair regrowth after 15 months. The user is concerned about crown balding and thinning despite treatment.
community Oral and topical minoxidil at the same time
Switching from topical to oral minoxidil may cause initial hair shedding, but oral minoxidil is likely more effective. Shedding should be temporary, and results should be monitored over a few months.
community Will oral minoxidil accelerate twink death?
Oral minoxidil can increase body hair growth, but effects differ among individuals. Some recommend topical minoxidil to prevent unwanted body hair while preserving scalp hair.