community Puffy eyes / fluid retention on Oral Minoxidil? Add an ACEi or ARB! *NOT MEDICAL ADVICE*
Oral Minoxidil can cause puffy eyes and fluid retention. Adding an ACE inhibitor or ARB, like Telmisartan, may help mitigate these side effects.
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5 / 273 resultscommunity 23M 10.5 months into 3-6mg Minoxodil 1mg Finasteride. Realistic, Limited Progress despite HIGH DOSE.
A 23-year-old male is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using 1mg finasteride and 4.5mg minoxidil, with limited progress and side effects like fluid retention. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling with topical minoxidil, and considering hair systems or a transplant in the future.
community Moving to 5mg Oral Minoxidil? Is it safe?
The conversation discusses increasing the dose of oral minoxidil from 2.5mg to 5mg for better hair density, with concerns about potential side effects like heart rate changes and fluid retention. Users suggest consulting a doctor, considering individual tolerance, and exploring other treatments like dutasteride.
community 30M Considering Switching to Oral Minoxidil After 2-Month Topical Use on Temples
A 30-year-old male is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil after two months of use on his temples, while also using dutasteride every other day. A user suggests oral minoxidil might be more effective but warns of potential side effects like fluid retention and lower blood pressure.
community 2ish Months Hair Progress on The Big Three.
A 26-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and micro-needling over 2-3 months, with significant improvement in the crown, sides, and temples, but less in the hairline. He noted side effects like fluid retention in the ankles and weight gain but no change in libido.
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research Intravascular and Interstitial Fluid Dynamics in Rats Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil affects rat fluid dynamics, altering pressure and circulation, improving blood flow and hair growth.
research Oral minoxidil treatment for hair loss: A review of efficacy and safety
Oral minoxidil promotes hair growth but may cause side effects; needs monitoring.
research Weekly docetaxel in minimally pretreated cancer patients: A dose-escalation study focused on feasibility and cumulative toxicity of long-term administration
Giving docetaxel weekly at 40 mg/m² is manageable and has low toxicity for cancer patients.
research Hypertrichosis due to minoxidil
Minoxidil causes excessive hair growth in almost all patients.
research Safety of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss: A multicenter study of 1404 patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil safely treats hair loss, with hypertrichosis as main side effect.
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Feld, MD
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Toronto, ON, Canada
- 22SMP Specialist
Violetta
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Australia
- 12Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Vlad Ratushny, MD, PhD, Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
Beverly, MA, United States
- 59Dermatologist
Dr. Walid Abu Halawa, MD, PhD
Doha, Qatar
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SMP SpecialistWalid K. Barbar
Bayrut, Lebanon
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Bogdan Vlădău
București, Romania
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Hair Loss TreatmentsFLUID SPA LangleyLangley, BC · CA - 15Hair SystemsFloyd's Hair RestorationAtlanta, GA · US
- 16Hair SystemsFolto - Patch Cutanea BolognaBologna · IT
- 15TrichologyValeda Skin & Hair Clinic by Dr Seema Bali, MD, BHMS Since 1985Delhi, Delhi · IN
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Hair Loss TreatmentsViolet Cosmetic ClinicNijmegen · NL - 8Hair TransplantViolet Estetikİstanbul · TR
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