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90-120 / 1000+ resultscommunity Minoxidil allergy with swollen lymph nodes - Need help!
A user experienced an allergic reaction, including swollen lymph nodes, to Minoxidil 5% with an aqueous base. Switching to a non-alcohol-based Minoxidil (Prolox 5%) resolved the allergies.
community microneedling and sun exposure
Avoid sun exposure for 7-14 days after microneedling the scalp, using a hat for protection. Sunscreen on the scalp can be messy and irritating.
community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY
A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.
community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?
The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.
community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)
The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.
community Minoxidil and skin aging worry - which prevention methods (platelet rich plasma, microneedlig, mesotherapy, stem cells, co2, ultherapy, ...)
User started minoxidil, noticed forehead lines and dark circles, and asked for non-invasive skin aging prevention methods. Another user suggested using tretinoin and hyaluronic acid for long-term benefits.
community Pictures that demonstrate Minoxidil aging?
The conversation is about the potential aging effects of oral minoxidil on the skin. Users discuss their experiences, with some attributing skin changes to aging rather than minoxidil, and mention using tretinoin to improve skin appearance.
community Dermatitis and Nizoral
A 27-year-old male experienced hair loss and dermatitis, which improved with tea tree oil and neem extract. He is considering using a 2% Ketoconazole solution for further treatment.
community Bleeding too much for other reasons
The user experienced excessive bleeding during microneedling after consuming caffeine and THC, and is unsure if they should continue with the same routine. They are seeking advice on whether the bleeding is a cause for concern.
community 3 years of irregular derma rolling and min/Redensyl
The conversation is about someone's three-year experience with irregular derma rolling, Minoxidil, and Redensyl for hair loss, hoping to thicken areas with fine hair.
community Tretinoin help. Slight burning and lots of peeling
User is using minoxidil with tretinoin 0.025% and experiencing peeling and burning on the scalp. They are unsure if it's effective or if they are using it too frequently.
community piroctone olamine works better than nizoral?
Nizoral causes scalp and face itchiness and flakes. Piroctone olamine is suggested as an alternative.
community deeper understanding of microneedling
community Has anyone tried latanoprost+microneedle?
Microneedling combined with latanoprost may convert vellus hairs to transitional or terminal hairs. The user suggests using oral minoxidil to increase vellus hair, then applying a high concentration of latanoprost with microneedling for conversion.
community What is the consensus on topical tretinoin mono therapy?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of topical tretinoin as a monotherapy for hair loss, with users suggesting it may not be as effective as minoxidil or finasteride. The original poster is considering other options like a phenol peel and is concerned about the risks of derma rolling.
community Minoxidil and fine lines / ageing
Minoxidil may cause fine lines and dark circles, but effects might be reversible with retinol. Users report mixed experiences, with some noticing skin changes and others not.
community Microneedling questions (18yo) on RU
An 18-year-old is seeking advice on microneedling while using RU58841 for hair loss. Recommendations include using a derma pen with 0.5mm needles every two weeks and avoiding RU application for 24 hours post-microneedling to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.
community 8 weeks in with microneedling and minoxidil/tretinoin
The user is using a combination of microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, scalp massages, and red light therapy to address hair loss, with a focus on the hairline and temples. They emphasize the importance of scalp massages and have seen regrowth, attributing success to their comprehensive routine.
community How to deal with tretinoin burning effect?
Using tretinoin with minoxidil can cause burning and flaky skin due to alcohol in minoxidil and tretinoin's effects. Solutions include using minoxidil foam, starting with low tretinoin doses, moisturizing, and gradually increasing usage.
community Seeking Analysis: Receded Temple Closeups for Scarring or AGA Signs
The conversation is about analyzing receded temple closeups for signs of fibrosis, scarring, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned in the conversation.
community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation
A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.
community minoxidil and tretinoin usage
The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, and recently added tretinoin to address hair loss, specifically around a receding hairline. They are seeking advice on application methods and mention experiencing mild skin rashes potentially from tretinoin.
community I can tolerate having MBP, but other than that having Sebderm is just really bad luck.
The conversation discusses managing seborrheic dermatitis (sebderm) and male pattern baldness (MPB) with treatments like finasteride, coal tar shampoo, Nizoral, and oral minoxidil. Users suggest dietary changes, regular shampooing, and using antifungal products to control sebderm before considering minoxidil.
community Saw palmetto, eucapil and micro needeling
User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.
community Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause.
Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hair thickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.
community When should I apply topical tretinoin solution?
The conversation discusses applying a topical solution containing 0.01% tretinoin, 1.5% azelaic acid, and 5% minoxidil for hair loss. It is recommended to apply tretinoin at night and use sunscreen during the day to prevent skin damage.
community Little hairs sprouting after 10, years of NRW 7
A 35-year-old man with 10 years of hair loss at NRW7 started using topical Minoxidil and noticed some hair regrowth. He plans to continue with Minoxidil, add microneedling, and possibly try topical treatments like finasteride or dutasteride.
community 1 year of treating my seb derm + minoxidil + microneedling
The user treated seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss with a routine including sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil foam, microneedling, and supplements like Omega-3 and Vitamin-D. They experienced significant hair shedding initially but saw improvement over a year.
community I Found Foreign Particles in my Tretinoin Cream
A user applied tretinoin to their scalp for hair loss and found brown particles in the cream. They are seeking information about these particles.