Issue for me is even going off all treatments for 6+ monthsI still look like a zombie with dark circles, I think its just my deep eye sockets and large eyes and fact am indian .... the minoxidil does make them slightly worser and more dark circles, but am glad I tested it and was able to improve it by sleeping on my back, I think exercise will improve/fix the dark circles more but that has yet to be tested by myself.
Should I stop big 3 ? Pic of minoxidil dark circles inside
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Timi
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Finasterid makes the the same side effects
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boobyinspector
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Minoxidil actually can do this because of how it works and studies prove it. There's 0 merit for finasteride doing it. Even the argument that sebum production lowers it would only happen in those who's facial skin lacks 5-ar-1 enzyme. Lowering of testosterone can thin the skin though so that could be another problem some people have. Other than that minoxidil did this to me after I quit it went away, i'm still on finasteride.
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no, just stop the minoxidil if its too much a problem..
Anyhow had a hair cut and can now see the difference going back on the big 3 and minoxidil/finasteride has made and it has made the difference even after 3 months of using it its all come back.
I think there is no question even when you feel hair loss treatments may not be doing much if anything at all, coming off it for 6 months and then seeing the results you will quickly find out ! The appearance and shape and hair that is left looks a lot thicker and better in appearance and shape and texture.
Literally makes the difference, I will simply stick to reducing my usage as in to not over apply etc.
So a small word of warning to anyone considering dropping treatments...
I think there is no question even when you feel hair loss treatments may not be doing much if anything at all, coming off it for 6 months and then seeing the results you will quickly find out ! The appearance and shape and hair that is left looks a lot thicker and better in appearance and shape and texture.
Literally makes the difference, I will simply stick to reducing my usage as in to not over apply etc.
So a small word of warning to anyone considering dropping treatments...
boobyinspector
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It took 10 months for my hair to recover after quitting minoxidil. The telogen effluvium was horrible. I thought it was the minoxidil that was keeping that hair but turns out it grew back after 10 months. My dark circles are gone and skin looks so much better. I won't touch minoxidil ever again. 
I have followed this topic with great attention and did my own research.
Also posted on reddit. As it is improving on my end I wanted to share information here.
Please find the original post on reddit below:
"Now to the topic at hand – I’ve read several forum threads here and there, from using Google, that using Regaine made their faces age significantly from point of use.I’ve been rigorously on regaine for 1 month now and my face’s skin has deteriorated as well – with black circles around the eyes, the whole shabam. One could say I’m only noticing this because getting self-conscious about growing older – since starting hair restoration treatment – however, I don’t think that’s the case: Since I’m 18, I go to the gym Monday to Friday when it opens. I have taken great care of my body, and my skin with proper Sauna every week & Nivea cream every morning/night. This deterioration comes too coincidentally with regaine to be a work of my imagination.
So to sum it up, here is what I would love to know:
Or I want to know if I should cut the damages to my skin by attempting to save my hair, and let go (I am Terrified of this, I would basically look like **** with a shaved hair as my head shape isn’t round or pleasant to look at).
Thanks for reading."
After reading many thread, including this one, I took drastic steps to attempt to improve the situation. It has only been 2 days but my skin has improved significantly and I wanted to share in case it can help (the fast recovery could be because I only been on regaine for 1 month).
"in the last 2 days I took the steps below:
Maybe it's because I was only on the stuff for 1 month and am exercising often.
Will post an update in 2-3 weeks to see if that trend follows through."
I hope that it may help at least someone.
With respect and warm regards.
Also posted on reddit. As it is improving on my end I wanted to share information here.
Please find the original post on reddit below:
"Now to the topic at hand – I’ve read several forum threads here and there, from using Google, that using Regaine made their faces age significantly from point of use.I’ve been rigorously on regaine for 1 month now and my face’s skin has deteriorated as well – with black circles around the eyes, the whole shabam. One could say I’m only noticing this because getting self-conscious about growing older – since starting hair restoration treatment – however, I don’t think that’s the case: Since I’m 18, I go to the gym Monday to Friday when it opens. I have taken great care of my body, and my skin with proper Sauna every week & Nivea cream every morning/night. This deterioration comes too coincidentally with regaine to be a work of my imagination.
So to sum it up, here is what I would love to know:
- Anyone here has noticed their skin/face age after using regaine? o If yes, did you continue the treatment and does that effect mitigates/disappear after a while? o If no, did you notice improvements after stopping?
Or I want to know if I should cut the damages to my skin by attempting to save my hair, and let go (I am Terrified of this, I would basically look like **** with a shaved hair as my head shape isn’t round or pleasant to look at).
Thanks for reading."
After reading many thread, including this one, I took drastic steps to attempt to improve the situation. It has only been 2 days but my skin has improved significantly and I wanted to share in case it can help (the fast recovery could be because I only been on regaine for 1 month).
"in the last 2 days I took the steps below:
- Sleep on back!! (the hardest, requiring willpower )
- Seperate towel/clothes or anything that could have been in contact with regaine - with clean tower clothes or sheets that are safe to use.
- Never touch my face during the day.
Maybe it's because I was only on the stuff for 1 month and am exercising often.
Will post an update in 2-3 weeks to see if that trend follows through."
I hope that it may help at least someone.
With respect and warm regards.
I'm not trying to diminish the severity of any adverse side effect of any medication/treatment for male pattern baldness. However, from what I have read; these Rogaine side effects seem to be largely (and controversially ) related to skin quality. So essentially cosmetic issues. In my opinion, the extent to which Rogaine would have to affect my skin for me to decide that I would rather lose hair quicker would have to be somewhat severe.