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How long is minoxidil effective?
I'm wondering how long minoxidil is effective?
I credit minoxidil with thickening up some of hair that was thinning, however I'm wondering if I can maintain this forever, or can it just suddenly stop working?
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im sure the answer is based more on the individual - probably depends on the severity of your case as well as other unknown factors.
if you are on fin, i cant see why it wouldnt last for a long long time.
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Not on fin due to sides. I have just heard minoxidil can stop working after awhile so a little concerned.
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Originally Posted by chrisis
Not on fin due to sides. I have just heard minoxidil can stop working after awhile so a little concerned.
I think it does since it isn't actually doing anything to stop miniaturization. Have you considered using a topical DHT inhibitor along with it? Perhaps topical spiro or RU?
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Originally Posted by Aames
I think it does since it isn't actually doing anything to stop miniaturization. Have you considered using a topical DHT inhibitor along with it? Perhaps topical spiro or RU?
I've heard about RU but it sounds prohibitively expensive and hard to obtain. Could you tell me more about topical spiro?
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Originally Posted by chrisis
Could you tell me more about topical spiro?
Chrisis, If you experienced the possible negative side effects of Finasteride, you are going to have a much worse experience with Spiro. There is absolutely no way any male should be touching Spiro in any form, unless their lives depend on it or they are transgendered. Aames absolutely does not know he is doing. Don't listen to him. Taking his advise will cause you harm.
The safety and efficacy of RU has not been adequately and appropriately established. You do not know how safe it really is. None of these guys do. Don't listen to them.
Minoxidil does not "stop working" per se. It gets over powered by DHT. Therefore eventually Minoxidil alone will no longer be enough for you to maintain your hair.
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