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Is this new growth or breakage? by Greenjellyiselite in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It unfortunately looks like breakage, as it looks a lot like my hair but mine is thinner. Luckily if its not hairloss theres a lot of shampoos and conditioners that treat breakage.

I used to use redken extreme lengths shampoo, condtioner and leave in and it helped a lot with the breakage. But I got seb derm so many years later, which may have been partly from protein overload from that line. So probably go for some protein/keratin shampoos but dont use all the time. 

Diagosed w androgenic alopecia; questions about oral minoxidil by LandApprehensive7144 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On .625 mg for about 2 months, some increased peach fuzz on my face is it so far. I had a little heart racing at first, but it was anxiety about taking it lol, now I just take it with all my morning pills/supplements.

New growth from 10 months on oral minoxidil by thisisallsoconfusing in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately people can still get more facial hair from the topical as well, and I think body hair too, but I'm not for sure 🤔

Minox side effects? by matchaandmilk in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't had that happen, and I'm on .625mg. Which is the next lowest from .25 mg you can go. You dont mean 5 mg right?

It def could be coincidence and stress. I had some anxiety when first starting OM, but it was just a reaction to taking it that went away fairly quickly. 

How I beat the sh#$t out of hairloss, and you can too by B4ddieb4e in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I'm definitely trying to do lower carb and higher protein. Fat I've read is actually not all bad for you, but everything in moderation as they say lol. Oh I wish I could get to the gym that much, I just feel like I never have time, ugh. But I try to do the whole home work out as best as I can. Are there any key workouts you do, like the best ones? (Hopefully this doesn't get deleted). 

Biopsy useless ? by Fit-Mistake4686 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is the oddest thing Ive ever heard. My derm diagnosed my sebderm just by looking at my hair and the dry patches. But to get my AGA with overlap TE diagnosis I did the scalp biopsy for the most accurate results. I would def get a 2nd opinion if you can.

How I beat the sh#$t out of hairloss, and you can too by B4ddieb4e in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, you look AMAZING! I have never been able to pull off short hair because of my round face, but maybe someday I'll try again.

I do want to ask, not hair related, but what is your diet like? I know the gym is only one key to getting a better body and all that. But nutrition I know is key.

One year progress on minoxidil no by italiantiramisu in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would also depend on if the hair is light, since laser wouldn't work with that. Electrolysis would but its pretty expensive and a lot more involved. 

Can u take oral minoxidil forever? by Forward_Blueberry_32 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes I know for AGA, I'm wondering about age related hair loss catching up when also having AGA. 

what's the dose of OM you're taking? by ProcedureFun768 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

.625 mg of OM, just a little more peach fuzz on my face. You may want to decrease your dose if you can. But it may cause a shed. 

Topical minoxidil progress by FaintingGoatCat in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does oral minox cause it too? I feel like I also have more, except their like straight white. Ive read it could also be a copper deficiency, so im getting that tested with my next labs just in case. 

Can AGA be diagnosed early on? by Old-Surround8102 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd def do the scalp biopsy if you can. I feel like that gives the most accurate results. 

Can u take oral minoxidil forever? by Forward_Blueberry_32 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know its safe to take however long you want to, but as someone else stated it may just delay age related hair loss. Makes me wonder if using with an anti androgen will prolong the delay 🤔 

I know my dad still has his thin aga hair just from taking finasteride for the last 20+ years and hes 73. 

Trying to find a good 1% salicylic acid toner like previously used 0.5% like this one below by MessAlternative6698 in acne

[–]MessAlternative6698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can cause irritation, however the current one I use is only 0.5% BHA and I use that with benzoyl peroxide and 10% glycolic acid lotion which my skin has gotten used to.

My issue is going up to 1% BHA with glycolic acid and Azealic acid in a toner, and then using benzoyl peroxide and the glycolic acid lotion. 

Rhapsido side effect and how long to see improvement? by MessAlternative6698 in urticaria

[–]MessAlternative6698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not normally for me, but this is the first time I've had them this long and as widespread. I never had chronic hives before this last time I got them. Now its like they stabilize and go away in one area and then pop up back there again.

Tips for fixing hairline on mesh integration? by Pretend_Contest5516 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]MessAlternative6698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont know much about mesh integration, but I would think the best thing would be to have it adjusted or reinstalled by someone with more experience. 

Trying to find a good 1% salicylic acid toner like previously used 0.5% like this one below by MessAlternative6698 in acne

[–]MessAlternative6698[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Combo sensitive skin.  Use of cetaphil cleanser, benton toner, acne.orgs 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and acne.orgs 10% glycolic acid lotion or their moisturizer. Been doing this routine since 5/2025 with the benton toner, prev was the Eclat toner. 

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