It is said that minoxidil decreases collagen production. Any anecdotes here that have quit minoxidil and got better skin as a result? Minoxidil 1/15/2023
Minoxidil is discussed for its potential to decrease collagen production, with users sharing experiences about skin improvement after stopping its use. Some mention using it on their face for beard growth.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Minoxidil and facial aging
Minoxidil may cause facial aging or wrinkles, though opinions vary. Some users report side effects like dark circles and facial bloating, while others attribute changes to genetics or other factors.
community 4 month hairline update (30M) - minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, dermaroll
User shares 4-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and dermarolling. Others discuss treatment details and express admiration for the results.
community Do you guys believe oral minoxidil causes faster aging of the face? (By mechanism like bloating, dark circles, and inhibition of collagen)
Oral minoxidil may cause facial bloating and dark circles, making some users feel they look older. Some consider reducing the dosage or switching treatments due to these side effects.
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.
community Topical T3 study - 1000% Growth. Anyone tried it?
The conversation discusses using T3 (triiodothyronine) as a topical treatment for hair growth, with some users noting it showed promising results in studies but lacked follow-up. Users express interest in trying T3 due to its potential effectiveness compared to Minoxidil.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology
The book details skin conditions in older adults, their link to mental health, cancer treatment importance, hair loss remedies, and managing autoimmune and itchy skin.
research Look at Your Hair the Way You Look at Your Face: Concept of Total Facial Skin and Hair Care
Take care of your hair as much as your face for a youthful look.
research Natural Sources of Therapeutic Agents Used in Skin Conditions
Bee venom, fig, and geranium oil can effectively treat skin conditions and are safer alternatives to some conventional drugs.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research 2015
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends
Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.
research Abstracts from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology
UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.