Recent content by JaneS70

Thank you for your kind introduction to this community, I appreciate the warmth and understanding that you've given to a new member. I see why these forums are so active in the female space. :rolleyes:

The National Library of Medicine gives peer-reviewed analysis of why taking topical minoxidil orally isn't safe, so it isn't something I would recommend :)

Interesting. Can you please point me to the research supporting this method? Everything I've read indicates that topical minoxidil should never be taken orally as there is risk of refractory shock due to its vasodilatory effect.

May I ask why? I’ve had no adverse effects from topical minoxidil and I don’t need a prescription for it. Is oral minoxidil proven to be more effective than topical?

I tried to join this community a long time ago, but there was a problem with the registration process :) I'm a female in my 50s, I have been struggling with hair loss since my late 20s with significant thinning on the crown (androgenic alopecia) to the point of nearly no hair there with no...