Caffeine may interfere with oral minoxidil because caffeine increases blood pressure while minoxidil lowers it. Users discuss potential interactions and effects on hair loss treatment.
Accepting hair loss, with solutions discussed including Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments, shaving the head as a liberating experience, and using beards to make up for lack of hair.
A 21-year-old male has been using 1mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil once daily, ketoconazole, and biotin supplements for over two months and is seeing new hair growth on his forehead, but is unsure if the growth will continue or shed.
The post discusses the difference in effects of Minoxidil (Min) on scalp and facial hair. The user questions why Min-induced hair growth on the scalp is temporary, while facial hair growth seems permanent, even after stopping Min. They propose theories, including different Min mechanisms on body and facial hair, the role of DHT, and the possibility of not achieving fully terminal hair. The responses include personal experiences and theories about Min's effects on hair growth.
A female user is seeking feedback on using topical minoxidil on eyebrows due to eyebrow loss, as oral minoxidil hasn't worked and they avoid Latisse due to potential fat loss.