M33 - 3 months of oral minoxidil Is this regrowth? 3/20/2026
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3 months of using 2.5mg oral minoxidil but also noticed unwanted body hair growth. Suggestions included switching to dutasteride or adding finasteride to address hair loss more effectively.
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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
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