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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research Topical Minoxidil in Early Male Pattern Baldness
Minoxidil promotes hair growth in male pattern baldness.
research Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Topical Minoxidil Solution: Etiology and Treatment
Minoxidil can cause skin allergy; use alternative solvents or treatments if allergic.
research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil in Extensive Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil helps hair growth in 63.6% of alopecia patients, with 27.3% having excellent results.
research Topical Minoxidil Solution (1% and 5%) in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Minoxidil solution helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata, with 5% being more effective.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical Min Progress Oct 2024 - Feb 2025
The user experienced hair growth using 5% topical Minoxidil foam twice daily from October 2024 to February 2025, without using finasteride due to family history of side effects. The user is considering other treatments like topical finasteride and received positive feedback on their progress.
community Topical min/fin for 8 months. Still seeing continuous miniaturisation
After 8 months of using topical finasteride, hair miniaturization continues, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Microneedling is suggested as a possible complementary treatment.
community Topical min users, how long does your evening routine take?
Applying Minoxidil takes users between 10 seconds to 20 minutes, with most finding quicker methods more efficient. Techniques vary from using foam, liquid, or spray, with some users recommending buzz cuts for easier application.
community Topical Min (Liquid) Ingestion
A user inquired about safely ingesting topical 5% Minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral Minoxidil in their country. They seek advice on diluting it to match the equivalent of 1mg oral Finasteride.
community Topical min and dermarolling 5 months
The user "EscapeNo3518" shares their positive results after using topical minoxidil and dermarolling for almost 5 months. They also made changes to their hair washing routine. Another user asks about when the results started to show.