community Can Minoxidil be Aging My Skin?
Minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, but evidence is mixed. Alternatives like dermarolling and retinol are suggested.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Collagen/Vitamins/Supplements and skin-care routine while on Minoxidil?
Minoxidil users discuss skin-care routines to counteract side effects like dark circles and dull skin. Recommendations include vitamin C, potassium, collagen, retinol, nizoral shampoo, and emu oil.
community Hair and normal skin created from human pluripotent stem cells for the first time
Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.
community Tretinoin can enhance the skin permeability of Minoxidil approximately 3-fold at 0.05%[24] and itself has some hair regrowth properties.
The conversation discusses enhancing Minoxidil absorption for hair loss treatment using Tretinoin and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). The user is seeking sources for Tretinoin and mentions MSM's potential to improve the absorption of topical agents.
community Topical minoxidil on scalp causing dry skin on face?
The user started using 5% liquid minoxidil on their scalp and noticed increased facial dryness and faster facial hair growth. They plan to reduce the application to once a day to see if it helps with the dryness.
community Does microneedling not scar the skin or break hairs?
Microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about potential scarring and hair breakage. Recommendations include using 0.5-0.8mm needles, opting for dermastamps or pens, and limiting frequency to twice a month.
community Anyone use a custom topical from Skin Medicinals with latanoprost ?
The conversation discusses using a custom topical from Skin Medicinals containing latanoprost for hair loss, which helps move hairs into the anagen phase. The user is curious about the cost and effectiveness of this treatment.
community Topical Metformin for Hair Transplant donor area skin/hair regeneration?
Topical Metformin shows potential for regenerating hair follicles and minimizing scarring in hair transplant donor areas, similar to Verteporfin but without its side effects. The discussion suggests considering Metformin for post-hair transplant care, though more human trials are needed.
community Is Finasteride helping with my skin tags or is it something else?
The user noticed improvement in skin tags after using oral and topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with other supplements like thiamine, P5P, serrapeptase, nattokinase, and retinol. They are unsure which treatment caused the improvement and are seeking input on whether finasteride's DHT reduction could be responsible.
community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.