Greetings,
After two years of using topical minoxidil on my hairline with success (currently 21y/o), Ive been prescribed oral minoxidil and finasteride for more long-term maintenance. I have questions for switching to oral minoxidil.
Ive seen people note the side-effects of oral minoxidil being a deterrent for them starting. After multiple meetings with different derms they have convinced me that my dosage (0.5mg) will be sufficient to maintain my topical gains, and also will be too low to experience any major side-effects. Some users have said that skin side-effects occur. What exactly do they mean by this? What are your guys' thoughts on this dosage and what side-effects should I look for if this switch is advisable?
If anyone has any experience or advise to add about starting oral minoxidil for long-term maintenance it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Guys!
After two years of using topical minoxidil on my hairline with success (currently 21y/o), Ive been prescribed oral minoxidil and finasteride for more long-term maintenance. I have questions for switching to oral minoxidil.
Ive seen people note the side-effects of oral minoxidil being a deterrent for them starting. After multiple meetings with different derms they have convinced me that my dosage (0.5mg) will be sufficient to maintain my topical gains, and also will be too low to experience any major side-effects. Some users have said that skin side-effects occur. What exactly do they mean by this? What are your guys' thoughts on this dosage and what side-effects should I look for if this switch is advisable?
If anyone has any experience or advise to add about starting oral minoxidil for long-term maintenance it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Guys!