Hi all, I have just started on 2.5mg oral minoxidil. My dermatologist has told me to start on 1/4 of the pill daily, increasing to 1/2 the pill after 8 weeks if all goes ok. I'm in my early 20s, and i've had really bad hair loss for over 7 years. Its very noticeable towards the front. I have really thin hair and I have to wash it daily for it to not look greasy. My dermatologist gave me the option of starting with the topical minoxidil, but I was afraid of forgetting to take it/ commonly dry hair. I've heard about the dread shed with minoxidil, but is there anything else I need to be aware of/ any advice anyone has for someone who has just started it?   submitted by   /u/nines_twobee [link]   [comments]