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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Personal Anecdote: Be careful with oral min, it can have a bad impact on your skin
Oral minoxidil can cause skin issues like redness and bumps. The user saw no hair improvement with oral minoxidil but noticed increased facial hair.
community Can tretinoin cause problems or issues with min?
The user is using a topical routine of finasteride and minoxidil, noticing increased hair growth, and is considering adding tretinoin for skin issues. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, but care should be taken to allow proper absorption to avoid unintended facial hair growth.
community oral minoxidil collagen contradiction
The conversation discusses concerns about oral minoxidil potentially aging the face by affecting collagen, questioning its systemic effects. The user has successfully used topical minoxidil for years and is hesitant to switch to oral minoxidil.
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 Autoimmune issue?
The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.