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    GlossaryOral Supplements (oral minerals)

    products taken by mouth to supplement diet with nutrients

    Oral supplements, also known as oral dietary supplements, are products taken by mouth that contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or other substances intended to supplement the diet. They are often used to address nutritional deficiencies, support overall health, or target specific health concerns, such as hair growth or immune function.

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      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

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      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.

      community What blood exams should I do on dut/oral min

      in Chat  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.

      community Oral Min & Fin - 9 Months no results - diffuse thinner

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 21-year-old has been using 0.4mg finasteride and 1mg oral minoxidil (increased to 2mg) for 9 months with no noticeable hair growth and worsening hair condition. They are considering stopping finasteride due to side effects and are seeking advice on other treatments.