Minoxidil flaking?

[KekLord]

When I take minox my eyebrows flake like dandruff (ew Jfl)
Its not visible until I actually move them back but it's irritating, they also will come out with the smallest touch. Should I use it less or should I just use something else. I use twice a day kek

 

[chadisbeingmade]

Should I use it less

Use it never.

 

[KekLord]

Use it never.

Castor oil is better?

Edit
I unironically just said "Castor mogs" Jesus Christ.

 

[ysa_09]

Im assuming its the topical version. If so its probs cos of the alcohol inside which dries out the skin

 

[DarkAscender]

Noticed this too, apply oil or something to your eyebrows to combat the dryness.
Keep using minox.

 

[Dathomirian Zabrak]

Take oral

 

[PickleTheSlayer]

Its normal

Hydrate your skin

 

[Amphisbaena]

When I take minox my eyebrows flake like dandruff (ew Jfl)

Noticed this too

You likely have mild seborrheic dermatitis (if skin is red or inflamed underneath flakes its almost surely this). Here's a video that explains what that means:

Spoiler

When taking minoxidil, blood flow increases into the affected areas (source: sciencedirect.com)

When blood flow increases, skin production increases, so the yeast on your skin feeds off more skin, which you body sheds in the form of flakes. People who don't suffer from this have normal skin production that breaks down into small enough cells that aren't visible.

Hydrate your skin

While it may seem natural to "hydrate" the skin in the area, this may make the flakes more visible. This is because the oil will cause the dead skin that flakes to stick together in larger clumps. Additionally oils you apply may feed the yeast on your skin and make the problem worse. Taking minoxidil orally will have less of a local effect to the eyebrows, but flaking may persist or spread to the scalp, as blood production would increase on your scalp as well. If it is just a case of dry skin, hydrating would help. But the timing of using minoxidil and the flaking makes me think this is not the case.

Castor oil is better?

Castor oil (although lacking any results in clinical trials) is said to boost hair growth through a similar mechanic as minoxidil, as it supposedly boosts blood flow and is anti inflammatory. If it works as it says, it will lead to similar problems. If it doesn't, there's no point in taking it.

Solutions: You can either reduce the use of minoxidil until the flaking stops or stop taking minoxidil completely. This will not help with hair growth sadly. Additionally you could try to moisturize the skin in that region with MCT C8 oil (leave in for hours then gently wash out). You can find it on amazon (make sure it is pure C8). This oil has lots of anecdotal evidence behind it and some science. C8 oil is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial (this is good as killing bacteria in the eyebrows will reduce flaking)(source: pudmed.gov).
Additionally applying Ketoconazole (potent antibacterial, active ingredient in most prescription dandruff shampoos) could kill the bacteria, but this is harsh on the skin.
There is no study supporting the idea that improving gut health will fix the problem, but it is a possibility. There are also countless anecdotes of a carnivore diet helping with seborrheic dermatitis (just ask @Never Get Up jfl). There is, however, evidence that supports the idea that seborrheic dermatitis is linked to gut health (source: ncbi.gov). A true carnivore diet (red meats and water only) could improve gut health by eliminating any inflammatory foods, with a possibility of reintroduction of foods in the future after symptoms subside.
My personal recommendation would be to use MCT C8 oil (this is what I use and feel has helped) and go on an elimination diet. Temporarily stop using minoxidil and slowly reintroduce.

Wish you the best, any form of skin flaking is a significant failo socially.

 

[KekLord]

You likely have mild seborrheic dermatitis (if skin is red or inflamed underneath flakes its almost surely this). Here's a video that explains what that means:

Spoiler

When taking minoxidil, blood flow increases into the affected areas (source: sciencedirect.com)

When blood flow increases, skin production increases, so the yeast on your skin feeds off more skin, which you body sheds in the form of flakes. People who don't suffer from this have normal skin production that breaks down into small enough cells that aren't visible.

While it may seem natural to "hydrate" the skin in the area, this may make the flakes more visible. This is because the oil will cause the dead skin that flakes to stick together in larger clumps. Additionally oils you apply may feed the yeast on your skin and make the problem worse. Taking minoxidil orally will have less of a local effect to the eyebrows, but flaking may persist or spread to the scalp, as blood production would increase on your scalp as well. If it is just a case of dry skin, hydrating would help. But the timing of using minoxidil and the flaking makes me think this is not the case.


Castor oil (although lacking any results in clinical trials) is said to boost hair growth through a similar mechanic as minoxidil, as it supposedly boosts blood flow and is anti inflammatory. If it works as it says, it will lead to similar problems. If it doesn't, there's no point in taking it.

Solutions: You can either reduce the use of minoxidil until the flaking stops or stop taking minoxidil completely. This will not help with hair growth sadly. Additionally you could try to moisturize the skin in that region with MCT C8 oil (leave in for hours then gently wash out). You can find it on amazon (make sure it is pure C8). This oil has lots of anecdotal evidence behind it and some science. C8 oil is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial (this is good as killing bacteria in the eyebrows will reduce flaking)(source: pudmed.gov).
Additionally applying Ketoconazole (potent antibacterial, active ingredient in most prescription dandruff shampoos) could kill the bacteria, but this is harsh on the skin.
There is no study supporting the idea that improving gut health will fix the problem, but it is a possibility. There are also countless anecdotes of a carnivore diet helping with seborrheic dermatitis (just ask @Never Get Up jfl). There is, however, evidence that supports the idea that seborrheic dermatitis is linked to gut health (source: ncbi.gov). A true carnivore diet (red meats and water only) could improve gut health by eliminating any inflammatory foods, with a possibility of reintroduction of foods in the future after symptoms subside.
My personal recommendation would be to use MCT C8 oil (this is what I use and feel has helped) and go on an elimination diet. Temporarily stop using minoxidil and slowly reintroduce.

Wish you the best, any form of skin flaking is a significant failo socially.

It doesn't show at all unless I move my eyebrows back though.

High IQ asf btw thanks.

 

[KekLord]

You likely have mild seborrheic dermatitis (if skin is red or inflamed underneath flakes its almost surely this). Here's a video that explains what that means:

Spoiler

When taking minoxidil, blood flow increases into the affected areas (source: sciencedirect.com)

When blood flow increases, skin production increases, so the yeast on your skin feeds off more skin, which you body sheds in the form of flakes. People who don't suffer from this have normal skin production that breaks down into small enough cells that aren't visible.

While it may seem natural to "hydrate" the skin in the area, this may make the flakes more visible. This is because the oil will cause the dead skin that flakes to stick together in larger clumps. Additionally oils you apply may feed the yeast on your skin and make the problem worse. Taking minoxidil orally will have less of a local effect to the eyebrows, but flaking may persist or spread to the scalp, as blood production would increase on your scalp as well. If it is just a case of dry skin, hydrating would help. But the timing of using minoxidil and the flaking makes me think this is not the case.


Castor oil (although lacking any results in clinical trials) is said to boost hair growth through a similar mechanic as minoxidil, as it supposedly boosts blood flow and is anti inflammatory. If it works as it says, it will lead to similar problems. If it doesn't, there's no point in taking it.

Solutions: You can either reduce the use of minoxidil until the flaking stops or stop taking minoxidil completely. This will not help with hair growth sadly. Additionally you could try to moisturize the skin in that region with MCT C8 oil (leave in for hours then gently wash out). You can find it on amazon (make sure it is pure C8). This oil has lots of anecdotal evidence behind it and some science. C8 oil is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial (this is good as killing bacteria in the eyebrows will reduce flaking)(source: pudmed.gov).
Additionally applying Ketoconazole (potent antibacterial, active ingredient in most prescription dandruff shampoos) could kill the bacteria, but this is harsh on the skin.
There is no study supporting the idea that improving gut health will fix the problem, but it is a possibility. There are also countless anecdotes of a carnivore diet helping with seborrheic dermatitis (just ask @Never Get Up jfl). There is, however, evidence that supports the idea that seborrheic dermatitis is linked to gut health (source: ncbi.gov). A true carnivore diet (red meats and water only) could improve gut health by eliminating any inflammatory foods, with a possibility of reintroduction of foods in the future after symptoms subside.
My personal recommendation would be to use MCT C8 oil (this is what I use and feel has helped) and go on an elimination diet. Temporarily stop using minoxidil and slowly reintroduce.

Wish you the best, any form of skin flaking is a significant failo socially.

Can I moisturize eyebrows in morning, then minox in evening?

 

[Part-Time Chad]

I've been on Minox for about 2 months now, and I've noticed I get depression for several hours after applying it. Anyone else have this experience?

 

[Amphisbaena]

Can I moisturize eyebrows in morning, then minox in evening?

Yes. Minox is usually applied twice a day but you should still see results with only 1 application per day. Oral minoxidil is better imo but either works.

 

[girthygirt]

Take oral

u got a source

 

[Never Get Up]

Skin care products are cope.

Stop eating carbohydrates and your body will heal.

 

[Johanjohan]

Topical minoxidil is for cucks

 

[KekLord]

Skin care products are cope.

Stop eating carbohydrates and your body will heal.

Nigga thinks this is a drug deal. KEK

 

[slaters]

You likely have mild seborrheic dermatitis (if skin is red or inflamed underneath flakes its almost surely this). Here's a video that explains what that means:

Spoiler

When taking minoxidil, blood flow increases into the affected areas (source: sciencedirect.com)

When blood flow increases, skin production increases, so the yeast on your skin feeds off more skin, which you body sheds in the form of flakes. People who don't suffer from this have normal skin production that breaks down into small enough cells that aren't visible.

While it may seem natural to "hydrate" the skin in the area, this may make the flakes more visible. This is because the oil will cause the dead skin that flakes to stick together in larger clumps. Additionally oils you apply may feed the yeast on your skin and make the problem worse. Taking minoxidil orally will have less of a local effect to the eyebrows, but flaking may persist or spread to the scalp, as blood production would increase on your scalp as well. If it is just a case of dry skin, hydrating would help. But the timing of using minoxidil and the flaking makes me think this is not the case.


Castor oil (although lacking any results in clinical trials) is said to boost hair growth through a similar mechanic as minoxidil, as it supposedly boosts blood flow and is anti inflammatory. If it works as it says, it will lead to similar problems. If it doesn't, there's no point in taking it.

Solutions: You can either reduce the use of minoxidil until the flaking stops or stop taking minoxidil completely. This will not help with hair growth sadly. Additionally you could try to moisturize the skin in that region with MCT C8 oil (leave in for hours then gently wash out). You can find it on amazon (make sure it is pure C8). This oil has lots of anecdotal evidence behind it and some science. C8 oil is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial (this is good as killing bacteria in the eyebrows will reduce flaking)(source: pudmed.gov).
Additionally applying Ketoconazole (potent antibacterial, active ingredient in most prescription dandruff shampoos) could kill the bacteria, but this is harsh on the skin.
There is no study supporting the idea that improving gut health will fix the problem, but it is a possibility. There are also countless anecdotes of a carnivore diet helping with seborrheic dermatitis (just ask @Never Get Up jfl). There is, however, evidence that supports the idea that seborrheic dermatitis is linked to gut health (source: ncbi.gov). A true carnivore diet (red meats and water only) could improve gut health by eliminating any inflammatory foods, with a possibility of reintroduction of foods in the future after symptoms subside.
My personal recommendation would be to use MCT C8 oil (this is what I use and feel has helped) and go on an elimination diet. Temporarily stop using minoxidil and slowly reintroduce.

Wish you the best, any form of skin flaking is a significant failo socially.

Could ketocanozole permanently fix this after awhile?
Maybe in conjunction with oral bpc157 for gut health

 

[copercel123]

When I take minox my eyebrows flake like dandruff (ew Jfl)
Its not visible until I actually move them back but it's irritating, they also will come out with the smallest touch. Should I use it less or should I just use something else. I use twice a day kek

Are you using derma roller? Cus I have it too but with castor

 

[jeff1234]

Are you using derma roller? Cus I have it too but with castor

jfl