Hello Hairloss experts. Are the chances of side affects from minoxidil more from the topical or a low dose oral version? Let's say 1mg to 1.25mg oral vs 5% topical once a day. If one were to apply topical minoxidil is there a chance of higher side affects due to the fact that more of the foam will be used topically on the scalp and more can get absorbed vs a 1mg to 1-25 mg oral version.
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Oral minoxidil is typically more effective than topical whoever there are always exceptions to the rule. You should resume the topical minoxidil and maintain the oral minoxidil and increase the dose to 5 milligrams a day. Once your hair density and thickness has recovered reduce the frequency...
Are you breast feeding? If not, you can resume using topical Minoxidil and just need to know that you may experience the initial shedding the same as last time but it cold also not happen this time around.
Thank you for your question. A biopsy for hair loss allows a more definitive diagnosis of what type of hair loss is occurring, but in some cases, those results may not change the treatment plan. Topical minoxidil works well for certain types of hair loss, but no matter what type of therapy is...