What dosing range of oral minoxidil do you prescribe for patients with hair loss?   

I have really enjoyed adding this to our AGA treatment algorithm. I like to start at half of the 2.5 mg tab for women daily and the full tab for men. I then increase at each follow-up based on the patient's tolerance for AEs (increased hair elsewhere, BP, edema, lightheadedness). I max out at 5 in w...

I have been prescribing 1/2 of the 2.5mg tab for both men and women. I counsel on the risks of hypertrichosis, edema (haven't had anyone develop), tachycardia (discontinued in one patient who developed this, subsequently resolved). However, I am getting more concerned with the case reports of anasar...

I do 2.5 mg bid as the max dose for men, half that for women. I split the dose as it's my understanding that minoxidil has a fairly short half-life.

I tend to use ranging from .625mg - 1.25mg presentation depending, and titrate to effect every 3 months - I see that others are a bit more aggressive. This has generally worked well but I may push the higher doses as others are doing a little bit earlier. I explain risk and benefit… And while...

I just wanted to add on other non-systemic options that can be used for andro alopecia. Topical dutasteride is available, and can be compounded with latanoprost, minoxidil, and retinoic acids. Latanaprost and Minoxidil are growth promoters. Retinoic acid helps to unplug follicles by regulating sk...