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Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
User shared 18-month progress using 1 mg finasteride daily and varying doses of oral minoxidil. Minoxidil caused side effects managed with taurine, dandelion root, sauna, and collagen.
Using liposomal solutions with dutasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin worsened hair loss due to buildup and scalp issues. Consulting a professional and returning to simpler treatments like finasteride and minoxidil improved the situation.
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.
The user stabilized hair loss with oral Finasteride and saw significant hair growth after adding oral Minoxidil. They also used collagen peptides and had no side effects.