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research Oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss: A review of efficacy and safety

59 citations , July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study concluded that oral minoxidil is an effective and well-tolerated alternative to topical minoxidil for healthy patients struggling with application-related compliance issues.

research Minoxidil 1 mg oral versus minoxidil 5% topical solution for the treatment of female-pattern hair loss: A randomized clinical trial

53 citations , August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil 5% solution both improved hair density in women with female-pattern hair loss, but oral minoxidil may offer advantages in reducing hair shedding.

research Treatment of chronic telogen effluvium with oral minoxidil: A retrospective study

40 citations , September 2017 in “F1000Research”

In this study, women with chronic telogen effluvium experienced reduced hair shedding after being treated with once daily oral minoxidil for 12 months, but facial hypertrichosis was a reported side effect, suggesting the need for further placebo-controlled research.

research Treatment of monilethrix with oral minoxidil

37 citations , May 2016 in “JAAD case reports”

This abstract describes monilethrix, an autosomal dominant genodermatosis with symptoms like hair fragility and keratosis pilaris, and does not report new experimental results.

Case Series of Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic and Traction Alopecia: Tolerability and the Five C’s of Oral Therapy

research Case series of oral minoxidil for androgenetic and traction alopecia: Tolerability & the five C’s of oral therapy

36 citations , September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This study found that 78% of patients continued taking oral minoxidil for androgenetic or traction alopecia, with 33% reporting decreased hair shedding and 28% noting increased scalp hair.

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community Oral minoxidl - Is this a medication that's generally safe to take for life? Like what I understand oral fin is? Also do studies show that in general or in a significant amount of more cases that results with oral minox + oral fin > oral fin in terms of long-term use(talkin 20+ years).

in Minoxidil 77 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil combined with finasteride can improve hair density, but long-term safety is uncertain due to potential side effects like heart and kidney issues. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing side effects and others finding it effective for hair maintenance.

community How much does oral minoxidil and finsteride cost you?

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Oral minoxidil and finasteride costs vary, with some users reporting $18 for 90 days of finasteride and $31 for 90 days of minoxidil through Amazon. Splitting higher-dose pills can reduce costs to $20-40.

community Oral minoxidil not doing anything

10 upvotes 1 week ago

The user has been using finasteride for two years and added oral minoxidil a year ago but hasn't seen additional results. They are considering trying minoxidil foam, while others suggest adjusting the minoxidil dosage or exploring other underlying causes of hair loss.

community Affordable Oral Minoxidil in Canada (Quebec)?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Oral Minoxidil is back-ordered in Quebec, with users suggesting alternatives like Upguys, Costco, and Indiamart for more affordable options. Some users recommend getting a prescription for 10mg pills and splitting them for cost efficiency.

community Oral minoxidil changed the game

133 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) improved hair density and reduced shedding, but increased body hair growth. Users reported thicker hair and eyelashes, with some considering increasing the dosage for better results.

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learn Minoxidil

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

What are the side effects of minoxidil, and can oral minoxidil affect your heart? Minoxidil can cause side effects, and because it was designed as a blood-pressure drug, some of them involve the heart and circulation. Published studies of low-dose oral minoxidil describe mostly mild problems, but fluid around the heart, pericarditis and other serious events have been reported, and the long-term picture is still being studied. Do not start, stop or change minoxidil without a doctor, and if you develop chest pain, a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, fainting, swelling or rapid weight gain while using it, stop and seek medical care.
From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.

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Castor oil: Can I mix it with minoxidil or finasteride, or will they fight each other? No study has tested castor oil together with minoxidil or finasteride. Oral finasteride works systemically and is not expected to be affected, but a thick oil left on the scalp could change how much minoxidil is absorbed, so the common advice is to keep the two applications hours apart and to ask a doctor or pharmacist first.

learn Spironolactone

powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

How does spironolactone help reduce hair loss when used in topical or oral treatments? Studies report that spironolactone slows androgen-driven follicle miniaturisation by blocking androgen receptors, with most evidence in women and mostly alongside minoxidil; it is a prescription drug and its use for hair loss is off-label.

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Is Finasteride unbeatable or are there equally powerful alternatives? Trials report finasteride as the single medication with the strongest measured effect in male androgenetic alopecia, while dutasteride, minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, LLLT and microneedling all have supporting studies and are often reported to work better in combination. Finasteride, dutasteride and oral minoxidil are prescription-only, and several of these uses are off-label.

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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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