has anyone else found that switching from topical to oral minoxidil made a big improvement? Minoxidil 8/11/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Switching over to oral Dut and adding RU and Keto enriched Min and after 4 months of use the DHT itch is still there. It’s killing me. What else to do?
The user switched to oral Dutasteride, added RU58841, and used Ketoconazole-enriched Minoxidil but still experiences scalp itch and hair loss after 4 months. They are advised to give Dutasteride more time, consider seeing a dermatologist, and explore other topical solutions.
community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).
The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.
community Discontinuing oral finasteride after 7 years and switching topical
A user stopped oral finasteride after 7 years due to decreased libido and switched to topical finasteride and minoxidil. Others shared similar experiences and discussed alternatives like dutasteride and topical treatments.
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 I have tried many treatments but it's getting worse. 23M.
A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hair loss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of improvement.
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