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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Pilot Study for Triple Combination Therapy with a Low-Fluence 1064 nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser, Hydroquinone Cream, and Oral Tranexamic Acid for Recalcitrant Riehl’s Melanosis
The combination therapy significantly improved Riehl’s melanosis in patients without serious side effects.
research Efficacy and Safety of Microneedling and Oral Tranexamic Acid in the Treatment of Facial Melasma in Women: An Open, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial
Microneedling and oral tranexamic acid both improve facial melasma, but microneedling shows more sustained benefits.
research Clinical and Dermoscopic Evaluation of the Efficacy of Melasma Treatment With Oral Tranexamic Acid
Oral tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment for melasma.
research Unmasking Melasma: Confronting the Treatment Challenges
Melasma treatment is difficult, but combination therapies and personalized plans show promise.
research Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment: A Review
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Oral minoxidil hypertension effect vanishes when mixed with water
Mixing 2.5mg of minoxidil powder with 150ml of water seems to eliminate its blood pressure effects, causing only a brief 20-second hypertension. The reason for this effect is unclear.
community Oral 1mg Fin/ 2.5mg Min (Before/After)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the transition from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, and the associated shedding phase. Users advise patience and consistency, noting that shedding is common and improvement may take several months.
community Is it okay to start oral minoxidil with creatine?
Oral minoxidil and creatine can be used together, but it's advised to start one at a time to monitor side effects. Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing more hair shedding, while minoxidil can lower blood pressure, so hydration and monitoring for dizziness are important.
community Oral fin/min/biotin Stack 2 month progress pics
The conversation is about a user's progress with an oral treatment for hair loss using a stack of finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin over two months, noting stabilization after an initial shed. The user mentions using Hims Chews, which are effective but costly, and another user comments that biotin is ineffective.
community Do you think oral minoxidil will become the standard for hair loss in 2026?
Oral minoxidil is considered more convenient and effective for some users, with positive results reported, but concerns about side effects and availability persist. Finasteride remains a standard treatment, while some users explore combinations with other treatments like dutasteride and laser devices.