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Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
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Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.
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Combination therapy effectively regrows hair and reduces severity in Black children with stubborn Alopecia Areata.
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The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2mg minoxidil daily, along with Nizoral shampoo and rosemary oil. They are curious about further improving hair density and whether increasing the minoxidil dose would help.
community Oral minoxidil has been kind to me on scalp only
The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil and is considering switching to topical minoxidil and a roller. They are taking a reduced dosage of 0.625 mg daily and have seen hair growth within a month.
community The Oral minoxidil eyelashes are insane
Oral minoxidil significantly enhances eyelash growth, with some users experiencing increased body hair. Finasteride is used alongside to manage hair thinning, with mixed results on body hair growth.
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Oral minoxidil can cause rare facial bloating, especially at higher doses and in women. Reducing sodium intake, drinking more water, and adjusting the dose can help manage side effects.
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Oral DHT blockers like finasteride are preferred for their ease of use, effectiveness, and long-term safety data, while topical treatments like RU58841 lack extensive safety data and can be more cumbersome to apply. Oral treatments are generally considered more effective and convenient despite potential side effects.