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community Switching to Oral from Topical min effective or not

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil may lead to better results for some users, with oral minoxidil generally being more effective due to higher absorption. However, it can also cause side effects like hypertrichosis and blood pressure issues, and individual responses may vary.

community Oral minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil w/ Retinoic acid

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 10 months ago

Topical minoxidil with retinoic acid is effective but causes scalp irritation, leading the user to consider switching to 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Oral minoxidil may cause body hair growth and heart-related side effects, so it's advised to use it under medical guidance.

community Finastride and Oral minoxidil 4 Months

in Progress Pictures 685 upvotes 9 months ago

The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) and finasteride (1 mg) after two years without results, noticing some initial shedding but no significant side effects. Others in the conversation discuss similar experiences with these treatments, including shedding, body hair growth, and varying results.

community Would be a good idea of adding too min once daily with oral min 2,5 mg?

in Treatments 60 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is taking oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and finasteride but hasn't seen improvement in hair thickness. They experienced hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil.

community 5 months topical minoxidil and 1 mg oral fin, identical hair lengths.

in Progress Pictures 499 upvotes 1 year ago

A 25-year-old shared impressive hair regrowth results after 5 months using 5% topical minoxidil (Rogaine and Kirkland) and 1 mg oral finasteride (Propecia), with no shedding or side effects. The user applies minoxidil twice daily and finasteride once daily.

community M27: month 3 of 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral finasteride

in Progress Pictures 349 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after three months of using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg oral finasteride, showing significant hair regrowth following a hair transplant. Other users praised the results, discussed similar experiences, and expressed interest in trying oral minoxidil.

community 1 year and 5 months progress oral fin + topical min

in Progress Pictures 334 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared progress on hair regrowth using 1.25 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller twice a week, with no side effects. Users discussed shedding phases, application methods, and the necessity of continuous treatment to maintain results.

community Minoxidil results (5%) once per night, dermastamp once a week 18M

in Progress Pictures 135 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared positive results after using 5% minoxidil foam nightly and dermastamping weekly for hair growth, noting significant progress after three months. They plan to add finasteride in the future but are currently avoiding it due to age.

community 5 years apart on 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily

in Progress Pictures 3332 upvotes 8 months ago

Significant hair improvement was achieved using 1.25mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects. The user increased the minoxidil dosage to 7.5mg after noticing minor thinning and plans to continue the routine.

community 24M: 3 months on daily 0.5 mg oral fin and 1x daily 5% topical min

in Progress Pictures 13 upvotes 1 year ago

A 24-year-old male doctor shares his 3-month progress using 0.5 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, noting some hair regrowth and incorporating microneedling. He prefers a "less is more" approach initially and discusses the potential benefits of oral minoxidil.

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