I tried minoxidil pills for a month and put on about 10lbs from a base weight of 107lbs (as well as getting hair all over my face and body). I stopped the pills because of the rapid weight gain and switched to the topical foam for a year with no results. I now started Viviscal for Women about 10 days ago and am feeling like the weight gain may be happening again. People swear by the results but I can't afford the extra lbs. I would switch to Viviscal Pro if it makes a difference on the scale.
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For Androgenic Alopecia (male/female pattern baldness), there are many treatment options. Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride are two options, though it must be stressed that once starting and exhibiting hair growth/retainment, it must be continued long-term. Both medications have side...
It is safe to mix topical finasteride with minoxidil together in their original preparations for hair growth with androgenic alopecia. Because minoxidil is a vasodilator, studies show that it aides in penetration of the topical finasteride for hair growth. When it comes to hair loss, you need a...
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