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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair
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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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research Skin Aging
After menopause, women lose a lot of skin collagen, but estrogen replacement might improve skin health.
research The Effect of Menopause on the Skin and Other Connective Tissues
Menopause significantly reduces skin collagen, leading to thinner, less elastic skin, and hormone replacement may help but requires careful consideration.
research Estrogens and the Skin
Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
research Skin, Hair, and Beyond: The Impact of Menopause
Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
research Skin Aging and Menopause: Implications for Treatment
Menopause can lead to skin and hair problems due to hormonal changes, but hormone replacement therapy might help slow these effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I asked my dermatologist about minoxidil's skin aging side effects
A dermatologist stated that minoxidil does not cause skin aging, despite online claims. A study found no significant impact of minoxidil on collagen content or skin aging.
community Personal Anecdote: Be careful with oral min, it can have a bad impact on your skin
Oral minoxidil can cause skin issues like redness and bumps. The user saw no hair improvement with oral minoxidil but noticed increased facial hair.
community People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.
Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.
community Progress: From June 2022 (7 months of min + fin) to now (1 year) — I’ve lost so much density in this period and I have no idea why. I was getting pretty good resultup until that point. Is there anything else I can try? I’ve tried min, fin, tretinoin, micro needling, and castor oil. I feel hopeless.
The user lost hair density after 7 months of using minoxidil and finasteride and is seeking advice on other treatments after trying tretinoin, microneedling, and castor oil. Suggestions include checking for scalp conditions like eczema or psoriasis, changing minoxidil brands, and questioning hair dryer use and finasteride dosage.
community Countering oral minoxidil side effects by taking collagen supplements?
Oral minoxidil may deplete collagen, potentially causing skin aging. Users discuss whether taking collagen supplements can counteract this effect.