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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Continued Year-On-Year Improvement in Hair Density With Systemic Minoxidil in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Case Series
Systemic minoxidil improves hair density in women with female pattern hair loss over time.
research A Retrospective Study on the Safety of Systemic Minoxidil for Hair Loss in the Older Population
Systemic minoxidil is generally safe for older adults, but caution is needed for those with heart risks.
research Systemic Minoxidil for Hair Disorders in Pediatric Patients: A Safety and Tolerability Review
Low-dose oral and sublingual minoxidil seem safe for children with hair disorders.
research Pleural Effusion Induced by Systemic Consumption of Topical Minoxidil: A Rare Case Report
Topical minoxidil can rarely cause pleural effusion if ingested.
research Efficacy of Systemic Minoxidil and Tofacitinib Combination in Treatment-Resistant Alopecia Universalis
Using minoxidil and tofacitinib together can effectively treat severe hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
community Microneedling + topical minoxidil is the most underrated combo.
Microneedling with topical minoxidil is effective for hair regrowth, especially with finasteride. Users report fewer side effects compared to oral minoxidil.
community Anyone using eucapil/fluridil with Minoxidil?
User asks about using eucapil/fluridil with Minoxidil and how to space out application to avoid ineffectiveness. Also inquires about microneedling timing.
community Minoxidil Eye Bags and Dark Circles
Minoxidil users report dark circles and eye bags. Solutions include water pills, caffeine serum, retinol, and collagen peptides.
community Norwood reaper hit me young, but I’ve hit back harder (4 months of OM 5 mg, Fin 1 mg)
A user shared their progress in combating hair loss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.