Goodbye Minoxidil: My Journey and Reasons for Quitting

[@ademebude8528]

Love your videos and your personality bro! You and your family life has inspired me.. I’m getting married this November and going to be a family man soon I started off watching for the Loc advice and now I love the discussion type videos, the vlogs, most all your content! I had to hop off the minoxidil quick as well, was trying to grow a beard and my face puffed up like mad 🤣 not worth it

[@ademebude8528]

Also try a derma roller in that bald spot 2/3 times a week and see if that helps

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate the affirmation on the new direction fam! This is some of the most valuable feedback I can get. It’s hard to know if you all are liking stuff sometimes! 😅 It’s funny, I didn’t think I had topical minox side effects but looking back, I think I had some face puffiness too! 😂😂😂

[@TheRamboss]

I used minoxidil to grow my beard. It definitely worked for me but of course everyone doesn’t get the same effect. Beard hair and head hair are different. You have to keep using it or your head hair will still fall out when you stop using. Your beard will stay when you stop using it. Minoxidil was originally used for blood pressure , the side effect of using minoxidil is hair growth. Natural is always the way to go.

[@TPlocks]

Yea I’m definitely going the natural route!

[@brigalaxy]

As a pharmacist that prefers natural medicine, i agree 100% with your decision. Always listen to your body and stop immediately. I recommend you get your bloodwork done and see where your levels are at for iron and other minerals. Those are usually the culprits for the bigger issues we have in general. Thankfully mineral deficiencies are easier and safer to correct with our diet and herbal supplements!

[@ReAsOnZ4ChAgE]

Make sure those notifications are on "All". The content may have pivoted, but it's still a journey of a man. A lot can be learned here still.

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate you brotha!🙏🏾

[@PossiblyAzrael]

This is real content- Never annoyed. All of this hair information is extremely useful. I once had myself in a similar situation when I was 17-18 surprisingly. Never to minoxidil - A lot changed in my life and right before I turned 20 I started my most recent set. Edit: I’m willing to send what it was like for me if you ever want to use it as content (haven’t made a hair channel yet).

[@TPlocks]

Appreciate the affirmation bro! I’m amazed to hear how common this is for so many young brothas too! Stress is a sneaky little bugger!!!! Send it through bro!

[@jovansolomon9871]

In growing my hair to be long, strong and healthy I made everything myself. It's a bit of work but it worked for me. Using extra virgin olive oil as a base I added fresh rosemary, fresh peppermint, Castor oil, tea tree oil and fresh lemon grass. The longer it sits the better. If fresh ingredients are unavailable use all natural ingredients. I don't have a scale condition but it helped my hair grow long and strong and kept my scalp moisturized

[@WiseProfitz]

Your health is your wealth 🙏🏾 we still rocking with you TP 💯

[@tsimmonds55]

I will never get annoyed. All of ur videos are very informative. I never know if my bf will have a similiar problem in the futre so i love the tips and you naming the meds. Thanks TP Locks

[@tinaallen5761]

Not annoyed, learning comes from experimenting. This is real life. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate you guys looking at it this way! Creating can be tricky on the mental! 😅

[@wordthatinspire]

Not annoyed at all. This is really good information. I hope your health returns to normal and you figure out what works best for you in your hair growth journey.

[@shamardaniel4819]

Thanks for sharing your process. Like really. This is process is not one many would share, especially since it’s massive shift from you locs based channel. Hair and style eventually does crossover into the life of a person. I enjoy and learn from your general process despite initially watching for loc content. 👍👌

[@reginaldburgess9709]

I wanted to grow a thicker beard so I started taking vita-beard pills. After a few weeks, I started experiencing heart palpitations. I stopped immediately! I am glad you did as well!

[@lakishaarrington7573]

I’m a alopecia survivor. I noticed in 2003 that I had a dime sized bald spot and it spread to 6 balls spots. I went to the doctor and I used minoxidil topical and a shampoo call Nixon shampoo.. I was healed also I was on a antidepressant I didn’t want to take drugs so I had to make a choice for my health.. Alopecia is caused from physical stress…

[@talmadgehill139]

Love the update bro! Keep it coming as a male that's in his 30s I can relate + I'm here to support! We have to stick together

[@cedarfromthegrove]

no matter what u post bro ima still watch

[@TPlocks]

That’s love fam! ❤️✊🏾

[@queenkamie1743]

Same

[@maliquesmith2311]

Take great care of yourself and God bless you

[@TPlocks]

Thanks for the well wishes fam!🙏🏾

[@p_a5168]

Stay strong and best wishes my guy

[@TUCK2SHARP]

@4:27 ima need the details for that shirt. That’s one of the best Pokémon shirts I’ve ever seen

[@TPlocks]

Soon come! 👀🔥

[@ronswampson1484]

I’m sorry for your loc lost I remember watching you when I first started my locs I’ve always said when one loc falls out I’m going bald, there is nothing wrong with being bald

[@AgentGhostReal]

Nahhhhhh chest pains at our age is crazy bro. Glad you put the meds down. Because yeah, I don’t need nun happening big bro! & Idk if I mentioned it to you before but if you take men’s multivitamins with biotin in them, that will help with hair growth.

[@TPlocks]

Yea bruh the drug game is wild. Treating one thing creates 10 bigger issues smh. Stopped taking it and symptoms are gone! Just that fast! 🤯

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🙏🏿💯

[@speedlife678]

Thanks I love your content

[@TPlocks]

Glad you enjoy it!❤️

[@alphabet8673]

i'm not annoyed. actually intriguing to see this journey. i'd be interested to see you grown your hair and cut

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Great watch as always 👊🏿. And agree with all the comments. If the side effects were kicking in definitely makes sense to halt on it. Coz as with all medicines sometimes the side effects hit, sometimes they don't so always gotta be cautious once they start showing. Only guarantee is going natural with them ointments. Happy Sunday everyone 🫡💜

[@evodidit]

Really appreciate these videos bro.

[@TPlocks]

Always happy to help! ✊🏾

[@notpg13]

I have a good tip for the bald spot. Try using pure castor oil after you take a shower and apply directly onto spot. After a shower your pores are open and can absorb more of the oil. I grew my beard this way.

[@DontDissTheProgram]

Your journey is dope brotha! Rocking wid ya 💪🏿💪🏿

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate ya fam! ✊🏾

[@g.watkins9091]

Glad you caught that. I got rid of bald spot with homemade sea moss & fenugreek moisturizing spray, Green beauty pH Stabilizing Spritz after work outs or just sweating, design essential rosemary and mint conditioner, and design essential herbal complex 4 hair & scalp treatment.

[@SimplyMimi967]

I used oral minoxidil for about a month. I experienced fluid retention. So like you, I put the brakes on due to those unwanted side effects. I also take viviscal pro. I use a topical steroid as prescribed. As far as any ointments, I don’t want anything blocking and suffocating my hair follicles. There’s a KZbinr … “cyndoll”. She’s a LICENSED cosmetologist, who also has a scalp issue. She has a lot of scientific knowledge that is very valuable. I think it might behove you to check out some of her videos. Lastly, she also had personal experience with scalp conditions. I think you’d really find her extremely informative.

[@TPlocks]

Thank you for sharing your story and providing the recommendations. I’ll be sure to check out cyndoll!! ❤️

[@vernonstem6620]

I have never experienced alopecia but I did have locs fall out and I went and got them repaired and now my new hair is growing healthier than ever

[@cochisecarter6298]

That's a fact I had gotten some minoxidil to try and grow my facial hair more but experienced the same thing you did and as you said it was a nonstarter 😅 quit it and my blood pressure and heart rate returned to normal! I'll have a somewhat spotty beard but a healthy heart 💙 💪🏾 works for me 👍🏾👍🏾

[@TPlocks]

Healthy heart for the win! Lol I’m not messing with my heart 😂

[@kajunsblerdeye9325]

I think the content is till useful. It a journey and you're taking us along. I know you want to be back in the game, but you are still showing us was can happen.

[@Hey_lovr]

Have you considered prp treatments? It’s a way of using your own plasma to increase hair growth. It’s a few injections but it’s a natural way of increasing hair growth too with the help of a dermatologist

[@ashleyzirnheld8330]

My derm started me at 2.5 mg ! I am a 37 yr old female. I was sick in bed for three days and it took about 3 days until I became sick. I researched a lot like you and knew I was started to strong. Idk what I will do yet. It's scary ! I get so aggravated when Drs don't fully disclose side effects and or half butt know what they are doing

[@TPlocks]

Yes it’s super scary because I can’t even excuse myself either. 🙃 I knew of the side effects but I just didn’t think I would be impacted by them. This is the first time I’ve really dealt with something like this. It’s got me scared enough to run away from these drugs and never look back!

[@TPlocks]

Thanks for sharing your experience as well. I hope things go well moving forward. I’d love to hear how things are going! Let me know in comments! 🔥

[@lekgotlatgae5955]

My dude, same as acnetane and Edd and eddy.. had to stop that asap bro.. went on online forums and they said the exact same thing😢.. luckily ever since ive stopped its been months but i’m good now.. it aint worth it big fella💪

[@vlonekazi8279]

Them heart palpitations and head aches from minoxidil is real. I used it for my beard it works but its not worth a heart attack

[@TPlocks]

The heart stuff threw me off dawg! Can’t eeem do it!

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I had some spots in my locs and I went to the dermatologist to find out what’s going on. I think other spots was stress due to the pandemic, losing my mother in law, then my dad right after..my stress levels was high. The dermatologist took a biopsy of my scalp to see what’s going on and she said she didn’t see anything. So I just decided to stop twisting my locs and give it time to grow but she also told me to get rogaine so I was rubbing it on the spotty areas for months and I didn’t see much change.. I gave up and went natural with herbs and oils that would promote growth. So far the stress spots area filled back in but where I believe I have traction alopecia never grew back in.. I just shave it but it’s a small area and you can’t notice it with my locs down. It just look like a small undercut style. But continue your journey and thank you for sharing. I love your love content but it’s the side of having locs we don’t get to see. So I appreciate you sharing this information here.

[@kelz0974]

Oh my goodness. Mi bruddah, thank God you caught this. 🙌🏾🙌🏾 Please stay safe. Ayyee yooo, never annoyed. Always mi bruddah, you know I'm up and down the road if I'm not on immediately. After all this running around you know I'm sleep. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But frfr, stay safe. ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mrkingstonworldwide6626]

Topical minoxidil work better for me. I tried oral minoxidil for 2 weeks and woke up with chest burns and heart beating super fast

[@TPlocks]

Topical didn’t give you any symptoms?

[@mrkingstonworldwide6626]

@@TPlocks nope none at all

[@djthelo]

You should try black seed oil externally.

[@KR-rn8lh]

I used to give minoxidil for my patients in the nursing home to treat their high blood pressure. When I learned it was given to treat hair loss as well I was pretty shocked. These doctors and scientists just be doing anything lol But I keep commenting this , don’t wanna sound like a broken record 🤣🤣 but i would encourage you to look into Batana oil. I’ve commented this a few times before but a lot of people don’t know about it because it comes from Honduras in the native villages. It’s from a nut that is crushed and then turned into an oil. A lot of people I’ve met going to herbal seminars have used it with much success. Even my moms friend has been using it for her sparse edges and she has said it’s helped. But don’t believe me, research it for yourself. Also for any men Out there struggling with ED look into watermelon rind 👀👀👀

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate all the info! I gotta really do a bunch of videos reviewing everything you all bring to my attention. 30 days tests of each! 🔥

[@KR-rn8lh]

@@TPlocks respect 🫡 best good luck 🤗

[@IslandKingLocs]

I tried minox for 2 weeks my ankles disappeared I instantly stopped taking it I had the heart problem too

[@2jmajjic]

I tried topical minox to try grow in the last bit of space in my beard, i got heart palpitations and immediately gave it up lol. Im using peppermint oil and derma roller, its been very very slow progress but at least my heart is fine

[@TPlocks]

Yea fam that heart health ain’t nothing to play with. Shit was humbling for real!

[@rodolphesalvant47]

What's the difference between the Minoxidil that you used for your face and the pill version?

[@theclippersfan]

In high school I had alopecia for like a year i believe was caused by stress. I had a spot on the left side of my head about the size of 2 quarters and I went to a dermatologist got some injections in my head and waited. Eventually the spot grew back but idk if it was because of the injections or because I’d started smokin cannabis but it came back and I’ve never had a spot since (knocking on wood) and now I have my first set of locks a year and a half in rn. Idk if there’s any insight you can take from this but it’s jus my story!

[@TPlocks]

I’m glad to know it grew back fam! Every story like this is encouraging! ThNks for sharing! ✊🏾

[@judithleslie1216]

Did you ever try Jamaican black castor oil?

[@TPlocks]

Yup!

[@Jay-ry2nk]

Take topical minoxidil and laser treatment i restore helmet my hair grew back in 11 months and finasteride i take it twice a week to avoid side effects

[@daysbe4jack]

Much love to you TP Locks♥️..you inspired me to get my starter high top locks🥹🔥✨

[@TPlocks]

Humbled fam! Glad I could help along the way brotha! ✊🏾

[@jrod0515]

man after cutting my locs my hair on front and top has been stunted growth. the hair us men know how we gon go bald first haha. when i got straight buzz cut like you i’ve been using real straight biotin oil and i been humbled too but least i can feel progress. im only 23 if that helps i think it’s from dying or bleaching my head so nevaa again lmao

[@relaxingmeditatingwhitenoi9931]

Would you still recommend the minoxidil foam for the beard? I started to use it but the top started to bald abit

[@TPlocks]

The topical didn’t give me issue and helped me grow my beard! I would definitely say to watch out if you do use it. If you experience side effects, leave it alone!

[@BigheroC]

Bro, im glad you stop the treatment, it was a tug of war with your health.

[@TPlocks]

It really was fam…🥲

[@Kyle_Bu]

Yeah i think I mentioned this before. Oral Minoxidil is dangerous and can cause heart damage; I personally have seen this from others and have had people report it to me. Haircafe on youtube made several detailed videos on this. I'm kind of shocked that you were prescribed oral minoxidil when all you have is a scalp inflammatory issue which oral minoxidil would not solve....

[@TPlocks]

Yea man I tried to give it a shot! But it just ain’t worth it fam! Looking up all the stuff you’ve shared! 🙏🏾

[@Kyle_Bu]

@@TPlocks 🔥

[@TheBlackMangaArtist1]

Lol at the end. Going through the same thing, everyday is a different emotional roller coaster.

[@TPlocks]

Comedy is a must have for my videos. 😅

[@Pressuremakediamonds]

Magnesium and silica

[@kinglocks2427]

That’s one of the reasons I never took that shit I read that it could cause that and it scared tf out of me so I was like screw that lol

[@TPlocks]

Yea bruh it really ain’t worth it! I’ll take my biotin! 😂😂

[@klintkuz]

Minoxidil made me impotent for months after I stopped it took almost a year before I got back to normal, DON'T DO IT !!

[@TPlocks]

Wooow! See! That’s the stuff folks don’t talk about often fam! Thanks for sharing! ✊🏾

[@Nsx234]

Start saw palmetto (pharmaceutical grade)

[@SheenaBing-i6r]

At the end the video was funny

[@TPlocks]

I stay with a good joke in the video! 😅

[@SheenaBing-i6r]

have a blessed day

[@arnielegend]

Have you tried raw aloe vera?

[@Kyle_Bu]

Also bro don't microneedle... your scalp has already had enough with inflammation. Its better to stick to the anti inflammatory topical medications

[@TPlocks]

Noted!🙏🏾

[@queenkamie1743]

Was definitely coming to say this!

[@AMGTT]

Should take topical once every day

[@stefslyfe]

Bro. I’m 80/20 FOR cutting my locs, and I’m there because of a lot of reasons. One of those being that with so many young little “thug” dudes having em, it’s getting harder to not be lumped in with them and I feel like I’m being profiled more because of it. I also miss looking more sleek. I think that your hair is ultimately going to be fine, but don’t discount the little things like public image, etc…that can come along with maintaining more of a clean aesthetic. Also, great decision to leave the minoxidil alone. Great video as usual bro

[@fatalradius]

Curious, why not try microdosing Finasteride? Are you scared of sides?

[@TPlocks]

I hear the side effects are even worse on those. Just not tryna end up with permanent heart or wee wee issues. Likely will wait for EKG.

[@Lkmsundastood]

Wow that's scary as hell, glad you're stopping. These medications come with a different types of side effects and you never know what side effect you'll receive.

[@TPlocks]

Yea I was always so used to being the guy who never had any side effects. This is really the first time anything has made me feel something that glaring! I’d even taken minox to help grow my beard and had no issues. Just bizarre. I ain’t messing with it no more tho!!!

[@LilPersey]

The outro 😂😂😂

[@TPlocks]

Comedy is a pillar for me! Lol

[@4evalocd660]

Good choice my bro u might wana try sum yoga at times relaxing ur bod from work out 4eva🔒'D

[@abcloft302]

Is that cause u gave up the dreads ??

[@TPlocks]

I didn’t give up the locs fam! I got alopecia! 😅

[@ondremayersthebajanbornkid2733]

Grow some wick cover that spot up don’t let that lil spot stop u

[@bluejay9968]

Well bro you got a nice shaped head. You can rock a bald head, and many can't 😂.

[@TPlocks]

Appreciate that! I’m ready to rock the baldy! Might get a shaver and try it out soon! 😂

[@bluejay9968]

@@TPlocks Cool beans 👍

[@AlexOrtiz-t6y]

0.5% should work lower doses cause less effects

[@Elementofsuprise2024]

My nigga GOD gothu bro all these minerals he created find perfect for you

[@jaybrick8973]

Your hair might start growing again in that spot again bro you're still young 😂

[@TPlocks]

Fingers crossed! 🤞🏾

[@Pxrkwxst]

Yo ahh better do what tory lanez did and stop playin 😂 nah let me stop I been watching you since I was 17 I’m 23 now but you could rock the bald or the low you clean frr

[@TPlocks]

I’d rather just be a classic bald man bruh! There’s a reason I got the black roshi logo now! 😅

[@Kcft03]

Yh bro either get haïr transplant or just go bald u trying to grow back dat bald spot Is kinda pointless

[@HumbleDude46995]

stop using that word "PROTOCOL" we are black and dont understand wtf you mean

[@TPlocks]

Speak for yourself brother. Lol That being said I have been told it’s best to speak at a 5th grade level on shorts. Good advice 😂😂😂