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#228 Minoxidil for Hair Loss: Topical vs Oral, Tretinoin, and Microneedling
The episode explains how to use minoxidil for hair loss, emphasizing that it supports follicles and prolongs the anagen phase but does not block DHT (with topical dutasteride mentioned as a scalp-focused DHT option). It reviews evidence that 5% topical minoxidil is optimal (better than 2% and superior to 10%), works best on the crown/vertex, and should be applied to the scalp—not the hair—with expectations set for gradual results and possible early shedding. Twice-daily topical use is recommended unless combined with 0.01% tretinoin, which can make once-daily use similarly effective, though…
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