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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
community Oral Minoxidil Secret Very important
Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like shortness of breath and constipation, which may be reduced by taking it in the morning. Some users experience no side effects, while others switch to topical treatments or adjust their dosage and timing to manage symptoms.
community Oral min plus microneedling, any benefits?
Oral minoxidil combined with microneedling shows benefits for hair loss. One user reported using a 0.5 mm depth every other day with positive results.
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.