Hair Shedding, Thinning Hair, and Minoxidil

[@prizmere]

If I understood this correctly, you're saying that minoxidil essentially prevents hair loss to a certain extent by improving the hair growth phase, leaving the hair follicle in a better state. Does this mean taking minoxidil rather than nothing at all would help retain hair in the long run, even if you were to stop using minoxidil down the line? The reason I ask is because people view minoxidil as something very temporary, meaning when stopping the use of minoxidil you would very rapidly lose hair, until you reach the stage of hair loss where you would be if minoxidil treatment was never started in the first place. I believe quite a lot of people share that view, but I have been skeptic of it myself and it would be great to have some clarification regarding this topic.

[@ThatsMrFrank]

I find this strange logic too. Surely if you stop minox, it will just resume shedding soon because your mechanism to stop it isn't there now. But why would it make previously "shielded" hairs suddenly go?

[@relativegifrelativegif8369]

Well the answer is these are medicines you’ll simply have to take for the rest of your life, or until you don’t care about losing your hair

[@AndyFriday]

That is THE question, thank you for asking. Excited to hear the answer from the docs! :)

[@ericknea]

Minox is like bodybuilding, you get stronger roots after months or years of treatment and if you stop minox, you slowly get back to orginal but not completly, you keep some of the gains, especially if roots were weak .

[@oppadaisuke4112]

That is why its better to undergo HT. Since its permanent.

[@DavyoInVegas]

Thanks for your show, your episodes are always very informative. For what it’s worth I’m a stylist and salon owner and know a great deal about the subject of hair.

[@susangoodrichlerner7819]

Oral minoxidil caused a drop in blood pressure, causing faintness and weakness for me. People have to be very careful using it. If this is the 1st start in oral medications, how extreme are the others?

[@relativegifrelativegif8369]

I remember my scalp itching and burning before my thinning began. I’m pretty sure it’s related to stomach because I have GERD (acid reflux) I’m 26 , both parents still have hair but thin somewhat. Taking Fin 1 month in

[@tomshaji]

Same for my case too, I had stomach ulcer and hairloss became worse

[@Tenex007]

It will be great if you provided an update on hair cloning and when it may be available to the public. If you could share any valid info on this subject that will be great

[@LaurenHatcher-jj9cx]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing. Which Clinic does Dr Knudsen practice from? Sydney, Melbourne?

[@nmartoudis]

What was the study you were talking about? Can you reference it here? Thank you so much!

[@davidwilliams1749]

What can we use to make hair strand thicker? What's your view on viviscal?

[@SaruneDovydaitiene]

Hello, What brands of minoxidil is worth to by. There are plenty of brands on the market. But, there are anyway, the best products 😊

[@mercy778]

Does red light cap helps hair growth? Any recommendations on red light cap?

[@adnanalkaltham6689]

Yes check their video on low level light therapy

[@markolovrinovic9339]

Can someone please answer my question? I used Minoxidil for three months, then I was on my annual period and I stopped taking it. A month later, I started using it again and my hair thinned even more and I got side effects, so I stopped taking it completely. My question is what will happen after I stop taking it the second time?

[@milankumar5381]

You will face more hairfall

[@V.P.K.124]

I have a question: while applying minoxidil, I'm experiencing hair fall. Does this include the roots falling out as well?

[@praveensharma4358]

Sir please one video prepare on topic how to control and reduce the hair fall .I am very very disturbed and become a victim of depression.

[@TheOnemanr1ot]

Can minoxidil cause a second shed? ive been using it for 6-7 months. hair grew in great for first few months but is rapidly falling out out 6-7 months in

[@RiskyTingz08]

Yeah happened to me

[@erikangell]

Yes that can happen, and its not uncommon. Just stick with it, and it will 100% improve again if u stay consistent👍

[@relativegifrelativegif8369]

Hey guys I’m taking fin 1 month in, thinking of start minoxidil as well But I’m scared of the initial thinning, how bad as it ? How long does it last

[@TheOnemanr1ot]

@@relativegifrelativegif8369 for me minoxidil shedding happened in the first month and it was pretty bad.. but then grew in way stronger. You just have to stick to it and trust the process.

[@SHIVASHIVA-tk3kd]

Is fin working for u, are there any side effect ​@@relativegifrelativegif8369

[@irfanmohd091]

How to stop scalp inflammation

[@SofiSofia0909]

Would you recommend using both oral and topical monoxidil at the same time?

[@drip7954]

1ml or 2ml once a day?

[@anweshapal8339]

Can I mix minoxidil foam and ordinary peptide serum?

[@diegogarzon3387]

Can Minoxidil be taken in pills three times a week similarly to Finasteride? Thanks

[@ItalMiser117]

Actually not but i do it. One week everyday, next week every other day. Need to save money lol.

[@harmangill387]

i used minoxidil for less than a week m, and im shedding a lot since 2 months i used it, will i ever get my hair back without using minox that was shedding , i got side effect of minox so i stopped it

[@joeydelossantos2362]

Bro, I've been using topical minoxidil 5% for two months and it has had a rapid effect on hair loss. The hair is getting thinner and thinner.

[@harmangill387]

@@joeydelossantos2362 fucking stop it bro its only gonna make ur hair worse

[@yengzuoro.7985]

Consistency is the key bro

[@G2-Monesy-KennyS]

@@joeydelossantos2362 any updates bro ? My shedding with Fin started 6 weeks ago and I dont know when will it stop.

[@esmaeel3246]

Hello doctors I want to ask a question about minoxidil, if i use oral minoxidil for 2 weeks and then switch to topical for to weeks and repeat, will i get a problem with my body hair ?! Because im hairy already Thank you

[@huatbigbig]

Will inconsistent use of minoxidil make miniaturization of the hair follicle worse? For example, 3 times weekly or consistent use daily, break of 1 month, restarted with reduced frequency.

[@FatTofu-pu2li]

That's the worst way to take minoxidil lol. You have to use minoxidil literally everyday or it's a bust

[@joeydelossantos2362]

Bro, I've been using topical minoxidil 5% for two months and it has had a rapid effect on hair loss. The hair is getting thinner and thinner.

[@rishyiv]

same here been using for 2 months, I'm probably at the worst phase of my baldness

[@furqaandar_]

Any update

[@furqaandar_]

@@rishyivis it still shedding

[@furqaandar_]

@@rishyivi started minoxidil on 17 august but in last 4 days my hair is ralidly falling :(

[@rishyiv]

@@furqaandar_ the shedding has slowed down but the head is balder cause of shedding 😋 looking forward to some growth

[@boladayl7901]

I found it hard catching up with the slimmer doctor but ive always listened to the other doctor easily

[@rameez4140]

Plz summarize someone

[@thedanishmalik1]

i did not understand a word you guys said may be this conversation should have been private

[@2112Dahlia]

Like usually only studied men. As if women didn't matter

[@MycoolNZ]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@yashs7474]

Do you guys watch cricket?

[@johndee9806]

They are talking c rap looking for clients easy bucks

[@graeme1744]

Basically you wouldn't start on finastride as a teen. Hairloss starts in teen most times but you don't notice it until someone goes you are going bald.

[@FatTofu-pu2li]

Yes doctor.