A user started taking oral minoxidil using Rogaine, despite concerns from others about its safety and proper use. They plan to update on their progress.
The user has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen significant improvement. Suggestions include adding microneedling, checking for vitamin deficiencies, and considering a stronger dutasteride dosage.
Switching to oral minoxidil may cause increased hair loss initially, possibly due to a shedding phase. The user is concerned about this change and is seeking advice on whether to return to topical minoxidil.
The user is using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth and is unsure if there's progress after two months. They plan to wait longer for clearer results and consider adding microneedling to their routine.
OP is using 1.25mg oral minoxidil daily and 0.5mg dutasteride every other day for hair loss, with noticeable progress after 4 months and no significant side effects. OP experienced chest pain with a higher dose of minoxidil previously but has had no issues with the current regimen.
The user switched to oral dutasteride and minoxidil and is questioning the need for derma stamping, which is typically used with topical treatments. They are considering whether derma stamping is necessary with their current oral regimen.
The user has been using finasteride inconsistently for a year, which has slowed hair loss but not improved hair thickness. They are considering adding dutasteride or oral minoxidil to their treatment.