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      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community Minoxidil its giving me huge water retention

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 11 months ago
      Minoxidil caused water retention and gastrointestinal issues for the user, which improved after stopping the medication. The user is now using finasteride and topical minoxidil, experiencing excessive urination and concerns about systemic absorption.

      community Dut kept my hair but nuked my peepee

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  101 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user experienced hair retention but sexual side effects after using dutasteride for a year. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, suggesting consulting a doctor for persistent issues.

      community Does lowering serum prolactin lower prolactin in the scalp?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses whether not masturbating (semen retention) affects hair loss, with opinions varying but generally dismissing the idea. Some participants mention using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, but the effectiveness and relation to prolactin levels in the scalp are debated.

      community Anyone tried topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair retention and its potential effectiveness alongside minoxidil. The user explicitly does not want advice about finasteride.

      community The homeless crackhead protocol

      in Satire  4485 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.

      community Does DHT give you a leaner face?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride may increase estrogen levels, leading to water retention and a fuller face. Users discuss managing these effects with lifestyle changes and supplements like zinc and DIM.

      community Potassium and oral min need each other??

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil may require potassium for effectiveness, and diuretics taken for water retention might affect this process. The user plans to start taking potassium to address potential issues with minoxidil's effectiveness.

      community Water hardness and hair looseness

       12 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hard water may contribute to hair loss. Using a showerhead filter improved hair retention and reduced hair fallout with white bulbs.

      community 1 Year on Finasteride - Here's what I think

      in Finasteride  86 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their experience after one year on Finasteride, noting both positive effects on hair retention and minor side effects like reduced libido and high blood pressure. They also emphasized the importance of quitting porn to improve sexual health and mentioned using Viagra to boost confidence.

      community Minoxidil alternate approaches

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including the use of 2.5mg Dutasteride, 1mg Finasteride, and Minoxidil 5%, with concerns about side effects like water retention and facial changes. The user is considering alternative Minoxidil applications, such as microneedling and sublingual Minoxidil, to minimize side effects.

      community 4 years on fin and min (Before and After) Age 27 to 31

      in Progress Pictures  997 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil over four years, despite side effects like seborrheic dermatitis, urinary changes, and water retention. They were satisfied with the results and maintained a strong physique.

      community Rate Cbum hair transplant after 1 year

      in Transplants  444 upvotes 8 months ago
      The hair transplant has a straight, unnatural-looking hairline that many find unappealing. The person is not using finasteride or minoxidil, which may affect future hair retention.

      community Why I am not balding unlike my family?

      in General  71 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is questioning why they are not experiencing hair loss like their family members. They are considering whether genetics or preventive treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 might be influencing their hair retention.

      community My dad says this is “a mircule”

      in Is this regrowth?  516 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old user experienced hair regrowth and no side effects after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and using minoxidil foam daily. They reported improved hair retention and shared their treatment routine, including a prescription for dutasteride and the use of minoxidil, while humorously discussing side effects and personal experiences.

      community 3 year fin/min progress (age 27-age 30)

      in Progress Pictures  1013 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some side effects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.