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      community Serious Oral Minoxidil Side Effects

      in Minoxidil  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart-related symptoms, after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage to 5 mg, leading them to stop the medication and seek medical advice. Many users advised against high doses of oral minoxidil, suggesting anxiety as a possible cause, and recommended consulting a doctor or switching to topical treatments.

      community Anybody use both oral & topical minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  339 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.

      community 60-day progress with Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  873 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 60-day progress update on hair regrowth using only 5% Minoxidil foam once daily. Others suggested adding finasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss and maintain long-term results.

      community Fin 1 mg oral 1x/day + min topical 2x/day, 4 months progress

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      Anxious_Bee_67's 4 month progress with a hair loss treatment regimen of 1 mg oral finasteride once a day and topical minoxidil twice a day, which has brought "hope" to others who are fighting the Norwood Reaper. Replies include encouragement for further progress and advice on other treatments that can be used in conjunction with the current ones.

      community Vitamin E, tocotrienols discussion

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Tocotrienols are being discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth, but users report no noticeable effects after several months of use. Some users are combining tocotrienols with other treatments like pumpkin seed oil and peppermint and rosemary oil.

      community 15months hair regrowth results

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user saw hair regrowth after inconsistently using treatments like microneedling, peppermint and rosemary oils, ketoconazole shampoo, zinc pyrithione shampoo, and scalp massages, but stopped minoxidil due to heart palpitations. They plan to start a consistent treatment with a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution and will share results in six months.

      community Oral minoxidil works like crazy

      in Update  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      Oral minoxidil significantly increases hair growth, including facial hair, in a short period. Some users suggest combining it with finasteride for better long-term results, despite potential side effects.

      community Tretinoin Gel + Minox procedure or tips for a minox low responder

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been using minoxidil without noticing improvements and is considering adding tretinoin gel to their regimen before trying RU58841. They seek advice on how to mix and apply tretinoin with minoxidil, including concentration and application frequency.
      Improvements, features, announcements

      community Improvements, features, announcements

      in General  169 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses improvements to a platform and mentions hair loss treatments including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and melatonin. It also highlights the addition of features like Google login, reply by email, keyword extraction, and a term glossary for better understanding of hair-related terminologies.

      community Alcohol-free minoxidil available in Europe

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      Alcohol-free minoxidil options in Europe, particularly from a German pharmacy, are recommended for those with seborrheic dermatitis. Users suggest alternatives like Alopexy and Doppelherz foam, and emphasize avoiding propylene glycol and alcohol to reduce irritation.

      community 1 year on 0.5 dut + 2.5 oral min / crown progress

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for a year, recently adding microneedling and topical minoxidil, with some improvement but the crown remains the weakest area. Consistency and realistic expectations are advised, as progress is slow and coverage is challenging with fine hair.

      community 5 months in using rogaine foam 5%.

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil foam for 5 months with noticeable results and is considering adding finasteride. Suggestions include adding finasteride, using hair fiber spray, and trying microneedling for better results.

      community Starting Year 2 of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil – How Do I Look?

      in Satire 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's experience with low-dose oral Minoxidil for hair loss, and includes advice from other users who suggest trying finasteride or microneedling, as well as shaving off the remaining hair and seeking a hair transplant in Turkey. It was originally intended as satire but had to be clarified due to confusion.
      35M: Irregular Fin Use, Seeking Alternatives to Minoxidil and Fin

      community 35M: Irregular Fin Use, Seeking Alternatives to Minoxidil and Fin

      in General  57 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 35-year-old male has been using finasteride inconsistently for two years and is hesitant about using minoxidil due to potential side effects. He is considering oral minoxidil and microneedling as alternatives and is unsure if dutasteride is too strong.

      community Is it okay to take minoxidil orally if I am already taking finasteride?

      in General  108 upvotes 11 months ago
      Taking oral minoxidil with finasteride is generally acceptable and can be more convenient than using topical minoxidil. Dermarolling may enhance minoxidil absorption, and dutasteride is a stronger alternative to finasteride for DHT suppression, but it may have more side effects.

      community Seriously confused about minoxidil's method of action

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses confusion about how Minoxidil promotes hair growth compared to other substances like Menthol, which have similar actions. The user mentions personal positive results with peppermint oil extract and is currently trying L-citrulline for its vasodilation effects.

      community Using Maneup Instead of Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 51-year-old woman switched from Minoxidil to Maneup, a copper peptide treatment, experiencing initial hair loss but later regrowth with different hair texture. Users debated Maneup's effectiveness, with some considering it alongside finasteride.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community 5 month min fin + dermaroll xd

      in Progress Pictures  160 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is about a user's progress with using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. One user suggests that dermarolling may also be contributing to the positive results.

      community M25: 9-Month Hair Regrowth Journey (June ’25 → March ’26)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 25-year-old shared their 9-month hair regrowth journey using oral minoxidil, finasteride, a topical hair serum, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They experienced significant improvement in hair density and health, emphasizing the importance of consistency in treatment.

      community Do you know any alternative to Minoxidil ?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil and is seeking alternatives like Stemoxydine, Aminexil, and Redensyl + Procapil. They have been using finasteride for four years and are considering other treatments due to concerns about side effects.

      community Effect of melatonin on aromatase expression

      in Update  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Melatonin's effect on aromatase expression is unclear, with studies showing both increases and decreases. Hormonal impacts are complex and inconsistent, similar to changing health advice on other substances.