Anyone switch topical minoxidil to oral and stay on it for over a year? Minoxidil 11/14/2023
Someone switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and found it more effective and convenient, reporting improvements in hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard without scalp issues. They are seeking long-term experiences from others who made the same switch.
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