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The conversation discusses switching from topical to oral minoxidil while using oral finasteride, with concerns about hair shedding and side effects like puffy eyes. Users suggest gradually transitioning by using both forms of minoxidil initially, then reducing topical use.

A 36-year-old shared their 6-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride, 3mg oral minoxidil, and other treatments like tretinoin cream and microneedling for hair regrowth. They experienced side effects like watery semen and puffy eyes, which improved with supplements, and reported increased happiness and motivation.

Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause dry eyes by damaging meibomian glands, as these glands continue to function normally even when DHT is blocked. Some users report dry eyes with these medications, but others suggest supplements like Omega-3 or krill oil as potential remedies.

Oral minoxidil can cause facial bloating, leading to a puffy appearance. Some users report improvement after stopping the medication.

A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.