[PLEASE HELP] oral minoxidil has made all my insecurities worse with minimal benefits. Female 2/3/2026
A woman experienced increased body hair and acne with minimal hair improvement after switching from topical to oral minoxidil. Suggestions included reducing the oral dose, trying spironolactone, returning to topical minoxidil, or considering laser treatment for body hair.
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