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      learn Spironolactone

      powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

      learn Minoxidil

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

      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

      learn Dutasteride

      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      Furosemide

      research Furosemide

      January 2009 in “Reactions Weekly”
      A man had an allergic skin reaction on his penis from a hair loss medication, which improved after stopping the medication.
      Nocebo Effect in Dermatology

      research Nocebo Effect in Dermatology

      12 citations, January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
      Negative expectations can cause adverse effects in dermatology treatments, like with finasteride for baldness, and careful communication can help reduce these nocebo responses.
      Adverse Reactions to Oral Retinoids: An Update

      research Adverse Reactions to Oral Retinoids: An Update

      53 citations, October 1993 in “Drug Safety”
      Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.

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      community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.

      community Is microneedling + minoxidil better than oral minoxidil

      in Chat  29 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil is considered more effective for hair regrowth than topical minoxidil, but it carries higher risks. Combining microneedling with topical minoxidil can enhance absorption, but oral minoxidil with microneedling shows significant results.

      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.