Oral minxodil is working for me, was on fin and topical minox for 2 years, zero results. Update 10/25/2023
The user switched from topical minoxidil and finasteride to oral minoxidil due to lack of results. They experienced side effects at higher doses but saw new hair growth at lower doses.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year on oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1 mg on alternate days. Started derma rolling 1 month back. Will the vellus hair in temple become terminal? Also seeing good hair growth and reduced hairfall after I started Biotin and other hair growth supplements
The conversation discusses hair regrowth treatments, including oral minoxidil 5mg and finasteride 1mg on alternate days, along with derma rolling, biotin, and other supplements. The user reports good hair growth and reduced hair fall, with no side effects from oral minoxidil except increased body hair.
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A 36-year-old man shared his one-year progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, showing significant hair regrowth on his hairline, eyebrows, and beard. He reported no major side effects, except for some eye irritation from minoxidil application near the eyes.
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The conclusion of this conversation is that after 90 days of using 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling once a week, and taking 1mg of oral finasteride daily, the user "M3ga_Shniz" has experienced a complete stop in hair loss thanks to finasteride. They are hopeful that their temples will continue to grow more as they continue with the treatment.
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Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.
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The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.
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