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research Patient-Reported Side Effects of Oral Minoxidil in Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss
Most women continued using oral minoxidil for hair loss despite mild to moderate side effects.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Mimicking an Androgen-Secreting Tumor
A young girl with high testosterone was thought to have a tumor but actually had PCOS, which was treated with birth control pills.
research Facial Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts After 3% Minoxidil Application
A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics
The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.
research Unwanted Hair
Women with excessive hair growth often have hormonal issues and need medical advice and treatment.
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5 / 351 resultscommunity Anyone got experience with possible unwanted hair growth from topical "caffeine" similar to minoxidil?
The user experienced unwanted hair growth on their body from using a caffeine lotion, similar to their experience with minoxidil. They are seeking others' experiences with caffeine products causing hair growth in unintended areas.
community Depressed that topical dut+min is causing unwanted hair everywhere on my face. Is there anything can I do?
The conversation is about a user experiencing excessive hair growth on their body due to using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. The suggested solutions are shaving off the excess hair or considering laser epilation. It is mentioned that dutasteride does not cause extra hair growth, while minoxidil can stimulate hair growth in unintended areas. The user is advised to lower the dosage, concentration, or frequency of use and only apply the treatment to the desired areas.
community for anyone who is on the fence about oral minoxidil should read this NYT article it might help. it's an old one but people might need a refresher. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/18/health/minoxidil-hair-loss-pills.html
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for hair regrowth but may cause unwanted body hair growth and cardiovascular side effects. Some users experience positive results, while others discontinue use due to side effects like chest pain.
community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
community 6 months of treatment, best decision of my life.
Significant hair regrowth and increased confidence after using 1 mg finasteride for 6 months and 5 mg oral minoxidil for 3 months. No major side effects, except unwanted hair growth near temples and eyebrows.