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GlossarySkin Whitening (Skin Lightening)

use of substances to lighten skin by reducing melanin

Skin whitening, also known as skin lightening or skin bleaching, refers to the practice of using chemical substances or natural products to lighten the skin tone or achieve a more even complexion by reducing the melanin concentration in the skin. This can involve the use of topical treatments, oral medications, or cosmetic procedures, and is often sought for aesthetic reasons or to address hyperpigmentation issues such as age spots, melasma, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

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community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

pussycatmando in Microneedling 187 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

SnoogansByJay in Progress Pictures 492 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

Beautiful_Pattern874 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1105 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

community Almost 4 Months dutasteride, min and derma stamp

ProfessorKravitz in Progress Pictures 390 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about a user's nearly 4-month hair loss treatment regimen, which includes dutasteride every other day, 0.25ml minoxidil on the hairline once a day, and using a 1.5 mm derma stamp every two weeks. Some responses question the need to start multiple treatments simultaneously, while others comment on the visible improvement and the necessity to continue treatment for sustained results.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

Substantial_Way_2921 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs

Fluid_Support1292 in Treatment 248 upvotes 3 years ago

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

community LeBron James has the most mysterious hair

ElectricalExtreme627 in Progress Pictures 166 upvotes 6 months ago

LeBron James likely uses hair transplants and possibly hair fibers or sprays to maintain his hairline, but his crown remains problematic. Despite his wealth, he hasn't fully resolved his hair loss, leading to speculation about his treatments and choices.

community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles

s_c_a_l_l_y_w_a_g in Research/Science 209 upvotes 1 month ago

Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.

community 6 months on biotin + minoxidil

AbbreviationsOk7662 in Progress Pictures 357 upvotes 10 months ago

A user shared a 6-month progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using biotin and minoxidil. They also mentioned dealing with stress, diet issues, and seborrheic dermatitis.

community Minoxidil and microneedling only - one year progress (m40+)

jack-be-nimble-2023 in Progress Pictures 1362 upvotes 5 months ago

A 40+ male shared his one-year progress using minoxidil twice daily and microneedling once a week, showing significant hair improvement. He also occasionally uses finasteride in a low dosage due to side effects.

community 9 Month Update - Minoxidil and Finasteride

ateaninja in Progress Pictures 1560 upvotes 2 years ago

9-month progress using Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss. Users discuss treatments, vitamins, and microneedling.

community Oral minoxidil is not good for your health, let’s use research chemicals bought from AliExpress

BiluPax in Satire 551 upvotes 2 years ago

. This conversation discussed the efficacy of Minoxidil and Finasteride as treatments for hair loss, with a focus on the potential side effects of taking Oral Minoxidil. Some users shared their experiences with both treatments and there was debate over whether they were safe or not.

community Hair Transplant results, +1 year later

goddamnfaith12 in Transplants 810 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair transplant results after 1 year discussed, with mostly positive feedback on density and appearance. User considers another surgery for hairline, but overall improvement noted.

community 48 days of Fin, Min, and Dermaroller

jshephardd in Progress Pictures 1745 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

community 4 months apart (aug 15 - dec 19)

sasmb in Progress Pictures 538 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over four months using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil daily. They reported no significant side effects and plan to reduce the minoxidil dose once satisfied with the results.

community 2 months back on Fin/Min after stopping treatment for 2 years. First pic is a bit deceptive because I had a 1mm buzzcut and lighting right above me, but it's definitely filling back in.

ThatBugInTheRiver in Progress Pictures 406 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after two months back on finasteride and minoxidil, following a two-year break. The user also mentioned experimenting with hair dye and considering growing their hair for an undercut.

community 1 month of using fin, so happy

Deckmaster97 in Progress Pictures 866 upvotes 5 months ago

User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.

community Regrowth 21 months, fin, 41 Male

D1m3b4g in Progress Pictures 592 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 21-month hair regrowth journey using oral Finasteride 1mg daily and Minoxidil 5% topical applications. Despite initial discouragement due to slow progress, they saw significant improvement, reducing the need for a hair transplant to minor fill-ins at the front hairline.

community Dermastamp only with carrier/essential oil blend

Ramen818 in Microneedling 15 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.

community 5 months on oral min and fin. Im 23 years old.

tigerkristian in Progress Pictures 1283 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced hair regrowth after 5 months on oral minoxidil and finasteride. Others praised the impressive results and mentioned the importance of combining treatments for best results.

community Could that be regrowth and progress what do you think guys almost 4 month on meds

Professional_Oil2044 in Progress Pictures 42 upvotes 4 months ago

A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for almost four months to combat hair loss, seeing reduced shedding and some regrowth. Users advise against drinking minoxidil and suggest that using both finasteride and dutasteride together is overkill.

community 27M exactly 3 months on Fin and Min results so far + my story

FinAndMinFTW in Progress Pictures 4 upvotes 9 months ago

A 27-year-old shared his 3-month progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, showing significant improvement and increased confidence. He expressed gratitude to the community for their support and inspiration.

community 3 months 1 mg fin and 5% topical min once a day

imb6954 in Is this regrowth? 482 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared positive results after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair regrowth. Other users expressed amazement and shared similar experiences, with one noting potential shedding around months 5-7.

community 3 years progress (1 mg oral Finasteride + topical Minoxidil)

AthleteAfraid7844 in Progress Pictures 334 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has made progress in their hair loss with the use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. The progress was most significant in the first year, and the user's temples are slowly improving.

community Why you shouldn’t trust “progress” pictures.

RandomBeaner1738 in Chat 388 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair loss progress pictures can be misleading due to differences in lighting, hair length, and wetness, making it hard to accurately assess changes. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness.

community Is this good improvement? 3-4 months in

Zealousideal_Wind679 in Is this regrowth? 479 upvotes 3 months ago

The user experienced increased hair density and thickness after 3-4 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, ketoconazole, and biotin. They apply minoxidil right after dermastamping without any side effects or shedding.

community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?

justasadlittleduck in Chat 101 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.

community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

Over_Profile2605 in Progress Pictures 253 upvotes 2 years ago

This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

community 10 months on dutasteride. Lost about half of my hair density. Losing 150-250 hairsevery day

Puzzled-Ad-4063 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 70 upvotes 6 months ago

User experienced significant hair loss after adding dutasteride to their finasteride and minoxidil regimen. They plan to revert to finasteride only due to lack of improvement.

community ~1 year using rosemary shampoo (trigger warning)

josh775777 in Progress Pictures 158 upvotes 10 months ago

A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.