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    GlossaryEthnic Skin (Pigmented Skin)

    skin with higher melanin levels, common in African, Asian, Latin, and Native American descent

    Ethnic Skin, also known as Skin of Color, refers to the skin types of individuals with higher levels of melanin, including those of African, Asian, Latin, and Native American descent. This type of skin is more prone to certain conditions such as hyperpigmentation, keloids, and melasma, and may respond differently to treatments and products compared to lighter skin tones.

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      community Regrowth or nah? 8 months fin 0.5mg

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user has been taking 0.5mg oral Finasteride daily for 8 months and is unsure if fine, soft, colorless hairs are regrowth. Other users suggest trying oral Minoxidil for faster results and mention their own experiences with oral treatments.

      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

      community 11 months on fin + min. Thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  916 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.