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Does Minoxidil help with skin & hair?

Yes, for most people. 88% of 48 people who reported on Minoxidil for skin & hair say it improved. 10% noticed no change and 2% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for skin & hair (90% across 19 options).

Skin & hair: what users report
88%better48 reports · medium confidence
42 better5 no change1 worse

Ranked #9 of 19 for skin & hair.

What people say about Minoxidil and skin & hair

“I take about 0.5mg fin and topical min once a day before bed... noticed my hair was denser 2 months ago.”
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“Honestly Oral Minoxidil is the way to go. My doctor prescribed 2.5 mg. Been on it for one month and no side effects.”
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“I have had no side effects from either medication. I have been taking them for about 4 months.”
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“I have also added minoxidil (rogaine) to regrow what has already been lost with noticeable success.”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong89 meta-analyses · 186 trials on PubMed
J Cosmet Laser Ther · 2024
Management of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review of the literature

Conclusion: oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride), and procedural (e.g. platelet-rich plasma, fractionated lasers, hair transplantation) treatments successfully promote hair growth, highlighting the superiority of a multifaceted and individualized approach to management.

Side effects people mention

heart issues 2erectile dysfunction 1weak erections 1penis shrinkage 1loss of 1

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Does Minoxidil help with skin & hair? 88% of 48 users say yes — PlainPill