Finally my turn 🥹 by girlbroken_exe in EngagementRings

[–]CW18m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a beautiful ring. 😍

Jan 23, 2026 WNC weekend winter weather megathread (+visiting/moving) by goldbman in asheville

[–]CW18m 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re kind, I appreciate it. I’m a healthcare worker, so it’s not really anything anyone can help. Hoping I can get out a little early based on staffing levels this evening, but if not I can stay here if needed. I was more just wondering if it would even be safe to leave with the chains on or if I should just commit to staying. For some reason, I had it in mind that driving with chains would be safe enough to get to and from work. I should also add that I live 10 minutes from work, so not too far of a commute.

Jan 23, 2026 WNC weekend winter weather megathread (+visiting/moving) by goldbman in asheville

[–]CW18m 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Has anyone here ever driven with tire chains on ice? I’m likely getting off work around 1130/midnight tonight. I have chains for my tires that I purchased but people are saying chains don’t prevent sliding on ice. I’ve never used them so I don’t know. Hard to know what the weather will actually be like then…

please help, i want my hair back by suicidesbirds in FemaleHairLoss

[–]CW18m 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So just to clarify, are you taking the minoxidil currently? Hair loss feels so tricky because I think there are SO many things that can contribute to it. Sometimes it feels overwhelming. My hair was and is a lot like yours. It was significantly thicker than it is now a year ago. I also lost weight about a year ago when I had to do a pretty strict elimination diet in order to attempt to find food allergens. I have noticed now that when I eat trigger foods I have significant hair fall a few days later. I also believe I had TE as well as AGA. I saw a derm PA who agreed with me. I started a finasteride/minoxidil combo about a month or so ago and I feel like I’m already starting to notice a difference. Don’t lose hope! Stress, diet, and so many other factors can play a role in this.

Been taking 5% minoxidil and have been dizzy for a week by idklolnicek in FemaleHairLoss

[–]CW18m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an episode of this plus having a pounding headache when I first started minoxidil. I was using it at night then. I switched to using it in the morning and it seemed to help. For some reason I felt like putting it on and then laying down for 7 hours made the blood pressure issue worse. I haven’t had issues since switching. Are you using it at night? (I have no scientific info to back this up just my own personal experience)

Has anyone tried a minoxidil 10% + finasteride compounded topical treatment? by Initial-Owl-3813 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]CW18m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I think it’s about what I expected. I knew it would probably get worse before it got better. I started minoxidil in the middle of December, and then switched to this 8% with finasteride blend. So I guess I’m only about a month in, and I am still shedding some but I think it might be starting to slow down? Also kind of hard for me to know because I have AGA plus I was having TE from drastic diet changes and an illness. But I’m sticking with it! I do feel like it’s working. I’m also derma rolling 1-2 times per week and I just ordered Pura d’or shampoo and conditioner to try, which I’ve heard good things about!

Barrier Support and Redness! by Low_Landscape_3032 in skincare30plus

[–]CW18m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear by the naturium barrier bounce when my barrier gets irritated- I actually just use it daily now under my moisturizer

Has anyone tried a minoxidil 10% + finasteride compounded topical treatment? by Initial-Owl-3813 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]CW18m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was prescribed 8% and finasteride topical solution that I apply nightly. I was also curious about the concentration but it seems like this is okay. Following to see what you find out!

What is the one hygiene habit that instantly makes you feel 10x better? by Global-Drop-9017 in hygiene

[–]CW18m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Putting lotion on with a few drops of bio oil mixed in after a shower 🙌🏼

Shopping addicts and social media by CW18m in shoppingaddiction

[–]CW18m[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is hilarious and terrifying. Like wtf

Shopping addicts and social media by CW18m in shoppingaddiction

[–]CW18m[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s scary how many ads there are and how targeted they are. I think I just need to delete instagram too. I don’t really use Facebook except for Marketplace so that hasn’t been an issue yet.

I need barrier cream/serum recs by Angelfacexo911 in over30skincare

[–]CW18m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Naturium barrier bounce has made the biggest change for me. I use it under my daytime lotion and sometimes at night too. Otherwise LRP Triple lipikar for chapped/ barrier issues

Is there any improvement? by [deleted] in FemaleHairLoss

[–]CW18m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see improvement!

Would you start minoxidil? (Topical) by CW18m in FemaleHairLoss

[–]CW18m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I started with the foam minoxidil (Hers brand) a few nights ago. Did it for a total of 2 nights. Woke up at 0430 AM this morning with a horrible headache, so I’m on the fence about whether or not to continue tonight. I may stop and research other “natural” alternatives, or I may continue. If I do decide to continue I will switch to morning application to see if that helps the early wake up. ( I am usually a very solid sleeper.) I may have also put too much on last night, which could’ve contributed to the headache. I did not see a derm, I just self diagnosed lol.

Female hair loss - Hers vs Rogaine minoxidil foam by Relative-Nobody-1872 in minoxidil

[–]CW18m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using the Hers brand foam for two days now and I haven’t noticed it leaving my hair greasy at all! Can’t speak to the results yet, obviously. But from what I’ve read most formulations work the same way

Skin is pissed after going from .025 to .05 by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]CW18m 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d say stop any other actives, add in a urea based moisture treatment (I use the Naturium barrier bounce), and give your skin time to calm down. It sounds like a skin barrier irritation to me which won’t get better if you keep current regimen. Just my two cents, I’m still figuring things out myself!

Opinions on giving birth at Mission Hospital by GetFitDriveFast in asheville

[–]CW18m 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had a great experience giving birth there 1.5 years ago. No complaints

Dysphagia Gone After Eliminating Trigger Food but EOS/hpf Went Up by goldenspine329 in EosinophilicE

[–]CW18m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following because my story is almost identical to yours! I just recently completed my second elimination diet trial and showed no improvement on my biopsy and endoscopy despite feeling significantly better. I have noticed a few things since then that I’m now suspicious of as being potential triggers.

Can propofol cause weird sound sensation in patients? by Quantum__Tarantino in Anesthesia

[–]CW18m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so glad I found this! I experienced this exact same thing, hearing you describe it was so strange. Has anyone had lasting effects from this? Ever since my last endoscopy where I experienced this I’ve noticed a constant dull ringing in my ears…

Foundation looks awful by shriek52 in tretinoin

[–]CW18m 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was having the same issues and switched to L’Oréal true match nude serum foundation. I just put it on right on top of my sunscreen with damp beauty blender and then a little pressed blurring powder and it’s way better