Q&A: Minoxidil

[@alitherockandrolllover4723]

I think we can all agree the best outcome of this quarentine is Dr. Vikram and Dr. Russel having more time to come up with videos more rapidly!

[@TheHairLossShow]

That's awesome! Thanks for the comment!

[@1DangerMouse1]

Indeed!

[@mirfan3543]

I have started using from today, feeling little itching on my scalp after five minutes of applied,below is the brand name and description, can u tell me its good and when i will get results? 5% minoxidil topical solution Kirkland Signature Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men is for Men who have a general thinning of hair on top of the scalp.

[@alitherockandrolllover4723]

@@mirfan3543 some people get irritation from the propelyne glycol used in liquid Minoxidil. Try to use nizoral shampoo afterwards to get reduce the inflammation/itchiness which could slow down your progress. If not, switch to the foam version which won't cause as much irritation. Any brand will work the same as long as the active ingredient is Minoxidil 5%.

[@yaboyjonez9476]

Absolutely 👍

[@parsiababaeian8637]

Thanks for making this video in these hard days doctor , That is very kind of you to keep your channel alive , Also your hair looks much healthier and nicer compare to 6 months ago , Maybe because its longer now :)

[@TheHairLossShow]

It is probably the length. Lack of access to my hairdresser.... I am going to call it my Corona Style.

[@parsiababaeian8637]

​@@TheHairLossShow Lol ,Haha I like corona style phrase ! Doctor have a question , Since you mentioned minoxidil has half life of 18 hours , Why the company still recommend it to use twice daily and don't wash it for at least 4 hours ? in another words why do you think they haven't change their instruction or their information during this long period of time? Thank you

[@TheHairLossShow]

@@parsiababaeian8637 They would never advocate that you use their product half as much. Also, to be fair, in order to categorically state this, they would have to redo the studies and this would not be financially viable for them.

[@parsiababaeian8637]

@@TheHairLossShow I see totally makes sense , I kind of know the answer for the question 1 ( More use of product) But I had no idea how financially it can effect to redo studies in order to get conclusion of half life and also absorption of product , Its great to have you doctor.

[@YoursCunningPanda]

​@@parsiababaeian8637 bro i have a doubt how to apply i am also using topical fin+minx combo can I apply minxod once a day at night and wash my hair in the morning and apply in the next night?? Pls tell this one doubt ....or tell me 2days how to use exactly I mean if u r using today how is ur routine till tomorrow But bro really scared of oral part As I am already using it topically...yeah dht blocks by oral is 70 and topical is 40% right...like slightly diff right ...even though it's takes time i m ready any problem using topical finastride in long term or tolerance pls tell ... waiting for ur ansr for my previous and this comments. Thanks a lot for u answers and patience ❤️

[@gutz1981]

I remember when I started very early at 24 to save my crown. Did not help, made no difference. I stopped. It got worse over the years, I tried it again, saw nothing, more hair fell out (Yes I know about the shedding phase, I went past that for months still nothing) crown completely empty now. Got good coverage in the front, minus temples now, but that took way longer to lose and it actually was worse when I added Minoxidil to it as well and they are not so bad. I am at 40, I don't know what got into my head, but I still take Finasteride and Microneedeling to keep what I have, nothing growing but nothing is lost. I went back on Minoxidil 3 days ago for my crown (only used it for my empty crown) saw shedding again today in the shower after years of not seeing it. Got flashbacks of the failures. I have to stop. I do not wanna kill what good hair I actually do have at the front. I worry, Yes Minoxidil may give me some small results. But if I stop again, all the good front hair will be gone like the back hair. So, no, can't go through that again. Shampoos and Finasteride and microneedling are as far as I go now. Won't risk losing more. I often think Minoxidil was a huge mistake to start off with. I put off Finasteride since I was a kid in his 20s and 30s and was worried about side effects. Started it about over a year ago. Wish I had done that first. But can't deal with that chemical known as minoxidil. Its one of those things where if you are wrong, you lose too much and it never comes back.

[@captainjj7184]

Can we also look into the study that says thrice a day application seem to result in generally faster gains but risks systemic problems - what's going on there? This is really the opposite of what the good doctor is saying, plus I think (cmiiw) he also mentioned that once a day was in his opinion based on the half-life understanding and needed to be studied further by revisiting the manufacturer's twice a day recommendation. I also have a question for 9:17 does "no hair" meant really porcelain smooth skin or full of tiny white velluses?

[@stevewise1656]

This channel is so helpful and no bs

[@markojov6959]

Hey Dr Vikram/ Dr Russell If you could answer this I would greatly appreciate it.. was wondering if Taking Finasteride 3mg a week will increase the shedding period from the usual 3 month or so mark with 7mg a week. As I have heard speculation on this?

[@AshikJJacob]

Can we mix oral and topical i.e. initially uses tropical for 2-3 months then continued with oral? And similarly can we mix the foam version?

[@HerbaL1st]

What are the long -term side effects of using Minoxidil. What could happen to the body?

[@roshniedoebar1276]

Hello i would like to know if it can any harm if you leave it in and dont wash your hair. ( i normally wash my hair 2x a week) Thank you in advance

[@ghoomogekya937]

When we mix and use 2 minoxidil and use what will happen sir i am using .

[@saifvlogs2715]

Is sun ☀️ harmful if someone goes outside after using Minoxidil?

[@505138]

After my hair transplant...i was applying minoxidil at my donor (back,side) of the head... I stopped using minoxidil for four to six months...my transplanted hairs started falling and hairs at donor started to fall out and there was also hair thinning.....is it due to stopping minoxidil??....if i start using minoxidil again and take few gfc can my transplanted hair be recovered back?....or hair falled due minoxidil cant be recovered back???

[@mohammadismat5490]

Hi dear , i have one question, does PRP work alone for hereditary hair loss to stop hair loss ?

[@antoine2166]

No it doesn't, PRP just stimulates your hair, and is basically microneedling with faster recovery and maybe better results but much more expensive The only thing that "stops" hair loss (temporarily) are DHT blockers like finasteride

[@zackzavetnaya4458]

This is honestly SUCH an underrated channel!!!

[@liamvanramshorst774]

game changer

[@omidzolf6952]

1:07 = How long should you leave topical minoxidil in before washing it? 2:26 = How often should it be used? 3:48 = Where can you use minoxidil? 5:01 What happens if you stop minoxidil? 7:00 Which formulation is better, topical or oral? 8:47 Can minoxidil be used to stimulate beard growth?

[@WayTruthLife3]

Thank you good Sir

[@Soona_Paanaa]

@Omid Zolf " you are going to heaven man "

[@ohfifi]

I think hair loss and hair growth is a growing industry, esp accelerated with covid and a rise in mental health issues

[@madams989]

Certainly is a ‘growing’ industry 😂

[@vchand6447]

These guys need and deserve so many more followers and subscribers.

[@faresalgahtani8745]

Finally, a credible channel about hair growth. There’s so much BS or KZbin about Minoxidil. It proves to you how the stench is more potent than the perfume.

[@williamlongenbaugh8795]

Hello Doctor, Can minoxidil be applied to the entire scalp for best coverage, even if hairs in the midsection aren’t thinning? Receding hair line and crown thinning thus far but just wanted to know if I can just play it safe and prevent the midsection in the process

[@ryskinanton]

Doc, thank you so much, finally i got the answer how much should i really use it ))

[@nigelmagume4465]

Hey would it be possible for you to do a video on the idea of natural products such as pumpkin oil and saw palmettos efficiency on hair loss and your opinions on it??

[@alcoholicmonkey302]

Using minoxidil once a day. Do you only use 1ml or do you use 2 ML?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

1 ml.

[@James-cg4jo]

im going to start finasteride tomorrow ill let you guys know how it goes (I am 20 yo, healthy male) Update (1 week in): hair still shedding, but it seems it is slowing down, I have been taking 1mg a day, think I will slow down and take .5 mg a day, I am experiencing erectile dysfunction right now, might be taking too much finasteride

[@syedzaheerhussainshahkazmi1241]

Please do bro

[@James-cg4jo]

@@syedzaheerhussainshahkazmi1241 thanks I started really hopes it saves my life

[@syedzaheerhussainshahkazmi1241]

Amazing to hear bro. Basically in my father side of the family we don't lose hair but our quality of hair isn't very good so I am hoping to start minoxidil myself in the near future.

[@NBTCTennis]

Gl! I’m hitting two months in two days!

[@James-cg4jo]

@@NBTCTennis did the shedding stop by then? Abs how long did the shedding phase last?

[@yassinerah2415]

What happens if I completely stop using Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%? Continuous use of Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5% is needed to maintain hair regrowth. If you stop using Minoxidil Topical Aerosol, 5%, you will lose your newly regrown hair in 3 to 4 months.

[@yassinerah2415]

From my understanding without using minoxidil the new growing hair won't stay for so long? Is there natural alternatives like oils... To keep that hair. Thanks

[@Bug1g]

Thank you so much doctor, I had a lot of doubts and questions and you covered everyone of them

[@NBTCTennis]

I thought minoxidil was supposed to be left on minimum 4 hours

[@Gratefully-]

He and another guy that was apart of the original trial for minoxidil already said that’s not true

[@redneck3693]

I've been using minoxidil on my beard for about 2 weeks but it dries up within like 3 minutes after applying it. Someone give me a solution please.

[@jumpkut]

Sounds like a good thing - why is it a problem that it absorbs faster than expected?

[@lavarball1237]

That’s a good don’t worry

[@Aviciiz]

I have been using minoxidil for over a year now and highly recommend it.grew back a lot of hairs and made it thicker and darker too.

[@thebluethunderbunny2324]

Any difference in your skin? I hear minoxidil causes premature facial aging through wrinkles.

[@Aviciiz]

@@thebluethunderbunny2324 To be honest I did not know this was a side effect and only noticed when I heard it was a side effect. Sometimes I see a little wrinkles on my forehead when I wake up in the morning. However this could also be because I go to bed at like 2am regulary

[@upparimallikarjuna6588]

Which brand you used i mean mintop or tugain or morr f plz replay

[@Aviciiz]

@@upparimallikarjuna6588 I'm using Kirkland but I'm not sure if brand makes a difference

[@Aviciiz]

@@kaamilhuda1828 I used it twice a day the first few months but since i found out the half time of it lasts over 21 hours I just use it once. Save the hassle in the morning and also a bit of money.

[@arhattafandi]

once a day and just leave 40 minutes, thankyou so much for the information

[@None-me1vc]

Only 1 ml?

[@alirajput6461]

@@None-me1vc yes

[@SuperScaryTurtle]

is it working well for you at that rate ? 40min and washing it off

[@imranassad]

Hi Dr.Vikram, you and colleague are doing a great job by sharing useful info. I'm interested in knowing how effective is procapil for hairloss? It is considered as alternative to minoxidil and doesn't come at a cost of long commitment. Look forward to your feedback on this topic.

[@AskDrSamMD]

Dr. Vikram and Dr. Russel, I apologize if my spelling is incorrect, thank you for the informative videos! I thoroughly enjoy them. Would love some advice if possible. My hair story is this: I started receding at a very young age. A dermatologist started me on Finasteride 1mg at the age of 21 QD. That stabilized my hairline for 5 years. At the age of 26 my hair line began to worsen. He then increased my dose to 2.5 mg of finasteride daily. My hairline stabilized again until this year (age of 33). 3 months ago I was switched from 2.5mg finasteride to Dutasteride 0.5mg daily. Over the past 3 months the hair has worsened considerably. Is a significant shed normal when switching from finasteride to dutasteride? Would you recommend going back to 2.5mg finasteride daily? (I know you are not able to provide specific advice), but would love your thoughts since you lot have considerable experience. Thank you!

[@jacobjack4795]

What's QD.. 1mg at the age of 21.. that sounds excessive.. I'm 23 and got side effects at 1mg everyday...

[@theMenace985]

Im one of the those people who used rogaine and stopped using it once i began shedding like crazy. I knew it would take time to see the positives but i just couldnt keep doing it. Mostly because of how time consuming it was and the price. The main question i have is if i will regrow the hair that shed from the minoxidol. I honestly just freaked out and began using it when my hair was honestly not bad. I had no bald spots it was just thinning gradually. I really hope someone can help me out with this question.

[@s.t.5590]

I’m curious for an answer about this too. How long did you use it though, can you provide some specifics?

[@theMenace985]

I cant remember exactly how long i used it for but it was about 3 weeks to a month. It kept shedding for atleast another 2 to 3 weeks after i stopped using rogaine. Ive stopped using it for a little over a month. So i started st the end of March (so maybe around march 26 - 29) and stopped near the end of April.

[@abishekcena1301]

I am having the same doubt bro....whether that shedded hair due to minoxidil came back or not?

[@ItzPmacDoh44]

did it come bacm?

[@LilAVEVO]

For the beard you need to apply until the vellus hair turn to temrinal hair , if you don't do that the hair will fall down , if the hair turned terminal , then you can stop minoxidil , right?

[@Beardology]

Not likely going to get a positive response about this from a doctor. Most don't look into the details of minox for beard growth and rely on their knowledge of its use on the scalp. Even with thousands of people documenting their experience and showing that they can use minox to grow a permanent beard we've still had doctors claim it was impossible.

[@aliahmed-rm2wr]

@@Beardology i have a question , can minoxidil cause erectile dysfunction ? there are alot of people complaiting about that

[@harveyspecter9817]

If it lasts a bit longer than 18 hours and I use it every morning at 7 am, it means that I do it every 24 hours, so actually, to be on the safe side I would do it twice. also if I can't use it or I forgot for some reason at least I know that I'm covered by using the product twice a day. The foam is such a great product with zero side effects at least for me. It's so simple using it twice a day, it takes 20 seconds and I'm done.

[@Nomadestra]

Half life of 18 hours. That means after 18 hours, half of the content of it is still actively in your system. 1 dose of day is totally fine.

[@Wisdomwithdinesh]

Hey, how long have you seen a patient using minoxidil (like 5-6 yrs etc) and does the treatment become less effective with time ?

[@zahidah5823]

In my case I used minoxidil 5% for 5 years in the first three years it was good but after that my shedding increased even I regularly apply minoxidil now I have plan to start with 10% hopefully it will work

[@alyassery11]

@@zahidah5823 Same thing with Propecia. It worked just great for the first year then results remained for about 4 years and now the fifth year I almost got back to where I started.

[@benbon7922]

How can i conntect with u guy? I wana ask if after 6 mounts i dont see a sgnifficet results but i do feel the hair that left is a bit stronger and can i take the minixidol after a fine results like once in 2 days? Or 3 times at week? Does it that matter? Takling about trying to save the results and not while u are progressing...

[@ShmeegleSon]

Thank you so much for these videos, they are so concise and give out the information everyone wants when wondering about this topic. Bravo and thank you so much!🎉

[@xaverludewig6686]

I Used minoxidil for about 2 Months, till I suffered from heart failure and palpitations every night. I stopped and after a week the symptoms were gone. So It DEFINITELY has side effects!!!

[@totidoy715]

Oral or liquid form?

[@xaverludewig6686]

@@totidoy715 liquid

[@sonakeshine]

What were your symptoms? And how does that stuff happen. Can you explain from start.

[@joee0964]

Side effects ? Minoxidil Q&A 2

[@renilraju1104]

@Gloomy Beast friend are you saying we cant stop it if we start to using it

[@theshyguy9780]

I'll start using minoxidil this month. Planning to use it for the next 5 years then I'll accept that I'm going bald from there :)

[@furnitureandbedding776]

Great video! I have two questions. Newbie here. 1.I plan on using minoxidil at night following my shower, do I have to wash it off in the morning? 2. I have diffuse thinning all over the top of my scalp so I'm thinking I would need more product than the recommended dose, is it advisable to use more?

[@sonakeshine]

How's it going?

[@applepie3560]

I ve been using minoxidil for 5 months and I have thicker hair than i had before. My question is if I use minoxidil once every other day or even twice a week, can I at least prevent the hair loss or do I lose all the hair that I get? I am really tired using it everyday

[@sonakeshine]

How's it going?

[@DE51B0Y]

Does initial hair shedding always happen and is it sudden? Also is it unusual to lose side and back hairs? Thanks!! I’m surprised you guys haven’t got more subscribers! Best hair loss channel!

[@bilalayub5474]

DE51B0Y depends on the degree of hair loss at the side and back. If it’s to the same level as everywhere else get bloodwork done it could be a nutrient deficiency or thyroid problem. If it’s only minor thinning that’s usually expected with MPB.

[@MohdAnas-ci4xo]

Sir can you tell me difference between the artificial hair growth or natural growth like If I stop minoxidil my hairs will shed then what's the benefit of using if the results were temporary

[@dummyemail4617]

Do I have to use medication in conjunction with the dermaroller? I wish to keep away from all medication and go all natural. Is there such a pratice one woukd advise? Thanks.

[@copetillirope178]

Informative video thanks but could you answer the concern many have concerning minoxidil and collagen degradation aka skin aging?

[@mattallen4154]

If you’re worried about it just use Tretinoin for your face

[@TheBankruptSoul]

When I used Minoxidil in the form of Foam it started to make a difference and there was no result when I was using alcohol based solution. Why is that so doc?

[@TheBankruptSoul]

@Grim Reaper I was talking about the hair loss results. I received no benefits when I was using the alcohol based minoxidil as compared to the foam version which stopped my hair loss to percent. Plus my skin was itchy and flaky while I was using the alcohol version.

[@thekidrivas_]

TheBankruptSoul just stick with the foam

[@SirGuidemere91]

Maybe because the alcohol dries your skin out to much?

[@Chakirmarbella]

Is the mixodil good after hair plantage öre no ??

[@kiru_185]

Can I use hair oils after the 1hr of applying the liquid version minoxidil to avoid the scalp irritation?

[@pagenotfound-]

yes but not 1 hour maybe 2 hours

[@Slade69]

@@pagenotfound- yes after washing your scalp

[@shahzaibmirza2843]

Hi Dr Vikram. Hope All well. Can you please tell us about the Famous now a days NEO HAIR OIL with derma roller. Can you please make a video on it. Is it worthy.. God Bless you Sir.

[@Haberly]

Man I swear this channell needs more subscribers!!!!

[@srivishnuparthipan6532]

This means that if you stop applying minoxidil permanently then you will loss the hair gained(if i apply this minoxidil for beard, then i'll will lose the beard if i stop using the minoxidil)...actually what's the point i applying this solution if i already know that it will fall after i stop consuming this solution :\

[@olivierdemers4665]

I’ve been on finasteride for 1y and this has maintained my hair status quite nicely. Started minoxidil 4 months ago (just started month 5). And i’ve noticed alot of shedding at the end of month 4. When can I expect shedding to stop / shedded hair to grow back?

[@multiknowledge1]

What dose of finasteride you are taking, any sides ?

[@olivierdemers4665]

@@multiknowledge1 1mg/day and nope

[@difaabdulrafi1303]

@@olivierdemers4665hey bro, the shedding usually last until two months, hope it goes well for you!

[@smta3285]

How is it now​@@olivierdemers4665

[@KohKazen]

topical minoxidil can it be using once every other day? just to maintenance or will it still be benefit to hair grow just taking slower and longer time ? thanks

[@Prediculous]

Just be safe and take it every day.

[@flex9051]

Hello. I was wondering if you use minox+finasteride with good results and then stop using minoxidil will the hairs gained with Minoxidil still be minox-dependent or is Finasteride enough keep them. Love the show. Thank you

[@TheHairLossShow]

Even if you are taking minoxidil, the hairs are still under the influence of the hormonal cause of the hair loss. With or without Minoxidil, they still might miniaturise.

[@prathameshshetty341]

Hi i dont have any baldness on my head, but i notice hair fall over past few months! When i consulted doctor he said he didn't observe in hair thinning, however you said to use minoxidil 2% for 30 days daily once at night! Wanted to know if using minoxidil when there is no baldness recommended?

[@NightOwl577]

Is oral minoxidil safe for athletes? During high intensity moments.

[@abdulmajidmj8054]

Souli ssmw question

[@TheHairLossShow]

Obviously you have to be careful in light of the effects on BP. I would speak with your prescribing physician first.

[@NightOwl577]

@@TheHairLossShow Yes that's what I was thinking. I have healthy blood pressure levels but I workout 4-5 times a week and I also play soccer. So I don't know how lowering my blood pressure would affect that. I'm not going on oral minoxidil any time soon but I'm just informing myself if I ever think about it.

[@jorgeandresbaquerizo4881]

Can you use Minoxidil is other body parts? I had an operation in my groin which removed a large amount of my pubic hair. Is it safe to try to use minoxidil to regrow this area? Thank you!

[@raypist5938]

Yes

[@el2870]

Does Minoxidil speed up the number of cycles programmed into a follicle? Is there a trade off between fuller hair now and faster expiry date of follicle? Thank you.

[@jayhathaway4720]

no it actually lengthens the anagen phase so you have fewer cycles. After the initial shedding phase that is.

[@josietartamella1876]

Hi can I shave my hair and apply the minoxidil and I’m also on antidepressants could it affect with my medication

[@rt4581]

I’m 20 I just want a beard😂

[@davedunne5160]

But how long to you have to take minoxidil for beard growth and do you stop it once results are achieved?

[@renilraju1104]

@HeroicBrutality thanks, I was searching for this comment

[@TheLradd]

I have a question: I started Fin 3 weeks ago due to some thinning on the hairline/temples. Should I also jump on Rogaine now (sooner than later), or should I wait and see how the Fin goes first?

[@Zogixaas09]

I did what you want to do and I've lost a lot of weak hair while the stronger thicker hair is fine. under a certain angle when light shines on my head you can see my scalp underneath it's really bothersome. I'd say use while you still got relatively strong hair. Fenastaride did not help me regrow any hair after a year. Then again some people claim that they can regrow hair with just fenastaride. If you wanna take the gamble then go right ahead.

[@TheLradd]

TriHard 7 Sorry, are you suggesting that I use rogaine while I have stronger hair, or wait? Currently I do have good hair. I just have a horrible M shaped hairline (which I cover pretty well) and now some thinning on most of my hairline. I was just planning on using the rogaine on the hairline area

[@Zogixaas09]

@@TheLradd yeah I would use rogaine for regrowth on temples because from my experience fanasteride does not work for regrowth only for stopping MPB from getting worse or in other words it halts the process.

[@tl1022]

How is your hair line now is it better

[@TheLradd]

@@tl1022 yo. I think Im at like 6 months of Fin, 5 months of rogaine (just on the hairline) and 4 months of dermarolling (1.5mm on the hairline). I can say that ive noticed no difference.. maybe a stronger thicker hairline, but it def did not did not regrow hair in my receeding area. But what I can say is I maintained it while making it a bit thicker and stronger. I did notice shedding in the shower for the first 3 months

[@TankerShell]

doctor i read that Minoxidil doesn't work for some people because they lack the enzyme Sulfotransferase to convert Minoxidil to its effective form and that when you take it orally your kidney does the work and thats why alot of people can benefit from taking oral Minoxidil if they didn't had result with topical, is this true?

[@fuadismayilzada1816]

Do you reccomend other minoxidil brands? not rogaine, for example Minoxidil Kirkland

[@Elizabethmuniz2750]

I hope someone reads this, maybe someone out there could possibly help give me some advice im suffering from what looks like over all hair thinning ,ive went to 5 dermatologist until i figured out it was pointless the only answer i ever got was "Maybe its this, or maybe its that" cried my eyes out and felt like i was completely alone. i went to the 5th dermatologist she sounded pretty confident about my condition she offered to inject a chemical into my scalp (forgive me i dont remember the name ) but its suppose to stop the hair loss because At the time i started to lose hand full of hair and after she suggested i come to her every two weeks i wasn't fond of doing that but at this point i had no choice ...the very next day in the in the morning i started to lose so much hair after conditioning and i panicked. right now, I'm currently using topical minoxidil for about 10 months now, no new growth and sometimes i lose hair when switching conditioners idk why it just does and im afraid of switching cause rn my hair is so thin. what can i do? what do i do? since minoxidil isnt showing no new growth is it for me ? i dont know what condition i have just that it might be Alopecia, or maybe stress.? i have kinky curly hair and to wash hair daily isn't ideal for my hair. infact since then my hair has been dry brittle so after i wash it out i use oil cream ,leave in conditioners but that causes build up on the scalp so i cannot leave it on no loger then 4 hours and when i leave minoxidil on my hair for long periods of time it gives me a headache ...this is kinda sad but typing this is making me feel just a little better because i know im not alone everyone is suffering with the same problem or maybe its a little different but Hair is important to all of us

[@omararreola5449]

I didn’t shed but I have pretty great results so far almost two months i really can’t believe I just hope it doesn’t stop or slow

[@FuzzyTrainVII]

Omar Arreola do you put it on in the morning or at night?

[@omararreola5449]

FuzzyTrainVII both

[@swampert6296]

Do u have male pattern baldness or another cause?thanks

[@sonakeshine]

How's it going?

[@robertmorris428]

Should you use Minoxidil if you don't know the cause of thinning?? Thats my biggest worry.

[@GeraltBosMang]

Is it normal to get vellus hairs growing near the eyes and forehead even though I only applied Minoxidil on the scalp? Will it become permanent if I want to continue using Minoxildil? Thanks.

[@Beardology]

Yes, unwanted hair growth is a common side effect of minoxidil use. I believe it's even listed on most bottles as a side effect. As long as the hairs remain vellus they will likely not be permanent and will shed once you stop using minoxidil.

[@Somethingsm2u]

I've heard that it gets 75% absorbed in a span of 4 hrs ?...can you please help me with my doubt.. And I've one more request can you pls make a video on RCP treatment. Thank you in advance

[@amys5484]

Hello! Long question but want to give you as much info as possible. I am a 30yo female struggling with hair loss. It started at my left template and slowly over the last two (stressful) years it spread across my hairline. I went to a dermatologist who did blood work and everything came back normal. She diagnosed me with androgenic alopecia even though my testosterone was on the lower side of the normal range and put me on minoxidil. I’ve been using it for three months and while I’m shedding like crazing all over my head I am seeing new growth on my hair line, where I apply the minoxidil BUT it seems like I am rapidly thinning all over and I have a few areas where I am starting to see scalp towards the middle and crown of my head. Can minoxidil cause shedding in areas where it’s not being applied? Or should I use the minoxidil all over my scalp now?

[@Dgbygvg]

You should definitely fix your adrogen levels. The female body needs a healthy balance of androgen, testosterone, and progesterone! Tackling the source of the problem is where you can stop the thinning. If you research adrogen levels in females, one of the symptoms is hair loss/thinning hair. It's affecting not just your hair, take care!

[@iblockmusic]

Does minoxidil deplete Collagen ?

[@iblockmusic]

And cause skin aging?

[@sonakeshine]

​@@iblockmusic did it?

[@abdulii1367]

Is it possible to reduce the dosage of minoxidil over time 1st 6 months 5% twice a day Next 6 months 2% twice a day Next 6 months 2% once a day Next 6 months 2% alternative day Next 6 months 2% once in a week And is it possible to endup in 2% once in a week for life time??

[@TheHairLossShow]

I really don't know the answer to that or why you would want to do that either.

[@abdulii1367]

@@TheHairLossShow after all, this thing is chemical right ! If there is a possibility to avoid it then it can be a precaution right ! Against blood preasure problems and heart diseases which are side effects of this !! Thanks for answering this question And plz plz be kind to answe one more question If i took 2 bottles of minoxidil and quit before any visible hair growth !! Will it still penetrate my hair fall after one and half an year? !?

[@thehello1209]

Yes it can grow our hair. But even after our new hair coming out, we still can’t stop using it? For me, there’s no point if we can’t stop using it at one time. Example this young boy started using it at the age 22. Then he must continue to use it until he die?

[@abdulii1367]

No.. over time its effectiveness will start to fade out.. which means (from the real life experience of my friend) he started using it from 10th grade at school and used it for 10 years, by 10 years it starts to become useless, hair falls even it is applied.. So now he stopped using it and waiting for all the hairs to fall so he can go for a transplantation !!!

[@Danimal77]

@@abdulii1367 You are leaving out one very important variable: minoxidil does NOT deal with the underlying issue (DHT). You need to be on a DHT blocker otherwise you WILL lose your hair if you're only on minoxidil.

[@abdulii1367]

@@Danimal77 yes theoretically that's right, but in real life i knw people several of them has hereditary balding and only takes minoxidil one of them is been taking for 10 years others are around 3 years.. they are having the expected results without DHT blockers

[@ajjuofficial8021]

I m gonna use minoxidil for 10 to 20 years

[@marcalamara5525]

I love your dosing advise ive ordered my first 3 month supply. I shall begin with microneedling and once a day :) thanks for your advice guys love it

[@jemand7488]

Update?

[@ayadhussin6771]

Any update?

[@daaayumsun4028]

topical minoxidil can stimulate unwanted body hair.. i was using it in my scalp but after 3 months i noticed that hair in my arms are getting thicker and more dense than it used to, stopped it right away, cuz i thought that from the information in the internet that only oral minoxidil can do that...

[@universal1079]

I am using minoxidil 1ml daily only once, it's been around more then 6 months of usage, but whenever I don't use minoxidil say for 2 days I start losing hairs at the third day when I apply minoxidil hairs, Does anybody experience this? Also I used finasteride 1mg daily but what is experienced is low sperm count, so I am not using finasteride also..

[@leoperez6737]

Yeah when I went for treatment my specialist said hair is like a rent, you will need to pay rent for your hair from now on. If you use minoxidil you need to use it daily. With the finasteride I did not see any decrease in sperm, but I am not intrested at all on that. You should consult a specialist on hair treatment on wheter you should use it or not. For example I had dandruff after using minoxidil, so I also had to use a particular shampoo.

[@yas2ne19]

super nice QA thank u

[@TheHairLossShow]

Thanks!

[@JJ_JJ23]

Doctor , please answer my queries .1. I'm planning to take oral minoxidil , here I get 5 mg tab so I would like to cut it and take 1.25 mg or 1 mg , will it give me the same benefit as 2.5 mg . 2. I'm not having any history of heart or renal problems , does it cause any side effects if I take 1.25 mg or 1 mg daily .( Or 2.5 mg daily) 3. Can I take it for long duration like the topical version . 4. If I stop the oral treatment , will the side effect go away or will it continue forever?( I mean the heart related problems ? ) 5. Is oral minoxidil life threatening for a healthy person ? Thanks , GOD bless

[@Dlannin05]

Have you used oral Minoxidil while having a pet? I'm just on Fin at the moment thanks to your videos, but in case I do add Min in the future, I will only use topical after seeing your videos on oral Min. I'm just worried about using it while having a cat as it's incredibly toxic and will easily kill them if they were to come in contact with it. I just wasn't sure if it's easy to avoid accidentally having it rub off onto something like your pillow.

[@Nic3Doll]

Hi doctor, I need your help please. I use finasteride 1.0 mg everyday once and duetasteride 0.5 mg every five days. I haven’t have any side effects so far cause I have only use them for 3 months. So the question is that the right way to use them ? And there will be any problem in the future? P.s I am 25 and I have a terrible hair loss on my crown area and hair line. Thank you so much.

[@Gholden1972]

Great channel. Any advice about on dry scalp, flaking/dandruff and itching as a result of minoxidil? I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and it’s getting pretty bad. Thanks!

[@jagjeetraj3425]

Use a yogurt honey hair mask and a ketokonazole 5% shampoo sir.

[@gregbrown8878]

Why is it that every other Minoxidil resource recommend 4-6 hours for 75% absorption? Are they just going off of Rogaine's instructions?

[@rhythmstar3275]

Same question

[@vaibhavkaul1041]

Brillant show👌👌 great partnership of youth and experienced doctors just had a small query Vikram Sir DOES finesteride cause shedding . Thanks and regards Vaibhav

[@samiz8450]

is minoxidil effective long term when applied daily?

[@lakshang206]

I stopped using Rogain (9 months ago) and hair has shed drastically, I have now restarted rogain again (also started Finasteride 4 months ago), is it possible to regrow the hair that fell out after I stopped using rogain? In other words, regrowing the hair that rogain helped keep? Thanks!

[@478Johnnyboy]

I always wondered if Rogain was a treatment to get hair to comeback for good or just as you use. I’m thinking of getting rogain but don’t want to be on it forever. Also don’t want to lose more hair then what I gain by stopping.

[@jayhathaway4720]

its possible but not guaranteed. this is why you don't quit minoxidil. The regrown hairs become dependent on it.

[@jvcedits2198]

Lakshan G hey I am in the same position... stopped rogain about 9 months ago... big shedding... but about to start it again for good with finasteride... how has regrowth been going? Anywhere near pre stopping rogain?

[@baalulovde]

If minoxidil causes itching then what to do?

[@MrThe3696]

Question : you said to wait 30 to 40 minutes before washing out. In most studies it is said that more than 75% of minoxidil is absorbed after 4 hours. I am a little lost between what you said and what I read in the articles. Are the 30 to 40 minutes for skin absorption and the 4 hours for metabolic absorption? Thanks again for your content !

[@rohanchopra1539]

Yes, please. Even I'd like to have clarity on that.

[@khm2917]

How many years minoxidil will still effective? Does it stop working after few years or like 20 years? & Will my body create some resistiveness to minoxidil? Please answer me, thank you dr

[@TheHairLossShow]

It is not based on time as much as how aggressive your hair loss is. Even when on minoxidil, the hair will still undergo miniaturisation due to the effects of DHT. Minoxidil just acts as a hair stimulant.

[@ruthrakumar9984]

Hello doctor, my husband is using topical minoxidil and finasteride solution (morr f5%) daily twice a day. My question is will it cause sexual side effects?

[@universal1079]

Finasteride may cause sexual side effects

[@skinnyG2142]

Hey, I just have a question about topical finasteride, can I use it just 3 times a week like oral finasteride and still have it be effective, or must I use it daily?

[@TheHairLossShow]

3 times a week is sufficient.

[@NBTCTennis]

@@TheHairLossShow thanks! I do topical finasteride as well. I find 5 days reduced sides compared to pill.

[@Slade69]

What is the % of finasteride in the solution. Depending on that the dosage would vary.

[@CyberWolfVR]

Does taking fin slow beard growth?

[@NightOwl577]

Can I still grow bodyhair (beard) with minoxidil if I'm on oral finasteride? Because obviously I need dht for my beardgrowth.

[@MrJamiez]

No.

[@dxelson]

Nes. Yo.

[@Mo-fu9sm]

Yes. Finasteride does not eliminate 100% of DHT (if I remember correctly, it eliminates ~60%) that's enough elimination (in most cases) to stop/slow down the hair follicle degeneration and leave the rest of DHT for other bodily functions.

[@RoyalTube1Abid]

Souli I’ve been researching the same bro... I’m not tryna make my beard take any longer in developing

[@NightOwl577]

@@Mo-fu9sm it will slow down beard growth so be aware of that. What I'm wondering is if you apply minoxidil to your beard and wether minox has a different mechanism to stimulate hair that doesn't rely on dht.

[@abtrades696]

Hi, I've been using Minoxidil for 6 months now and seen great results - but on reaching the 6th month, my hair has begun a 2nd shed much like the first/original shed!! I also use Finasteride. Do you have any ideas as to why this might be? Should I be worried? Or is this common? Thanks :)

[@wintersoldier718]

Does that shed started soon you starting finastride??

[@abtrades696]

Winter Soldier no, I started using finasteride 4 months prior to this shed

[@wintersoldier718]

Yeh... you commented like 4 months ago... does the shed go away or are you having shedding till now?

[@rakpak8290]

Thats because the hair that was in The growth fase in your first Month of using minoxidil has reached the rest phase after 6 months of using. And minoxidil fastens the rest fase by letting the hair shed so a new One grows. So i think every 6 months you Will experience shedding.

[@YoursCunningPanda]

​@@abtrades696 bro how did u prevent ur shed pls help us

[@sarmistha66]

why i have more hair loss using minoxidil? I was going through telugen effluvium for which doc suggested minoxildil, but i am having double triple hairloss

[@Lanka_99]

I think it’s a shedding fase. The hairs that fell out were already in the telogen fase. Minoxidil speeds up this ‘resting’ fase. But don’t be much concerned because new hair growth should start after this.

[@nicofoubert7194]

Hi Thank you for your amazing content. It taught me so much. I think I have a diffused thining. My hair is quite thin all over my scalp and I have a recession in the temples. Is Finasteride and minxodil would work great for a diffuse thinner ? Thank you again

[@TheHairLossShow]

Yes, it would be certainly something I would look at trying with my patients who have diffuse thinning.

[@johndupont8596]

Nico did you try topical finasteride?

[@edenadam872]

DOES MINOXIDIL INCREASE THE LEVEL OF ESTROGEN ???????? DOES IT AFFECT THE VOCAL CORD VOICE: making it sharper frequency (as the case of the voice of women)= by the way: Some singer using like these drugs that working on: DHT AND : 5A REDUCATASE INHIBITOR TO INCREASE THE PITCH OF THEIR VOICE IN SINGING!!

[@nickm7786]

I've been using it on my face for about 8 months and my beard is really getting much better. It works !

[@anon1231]

Once a day?

[@nickm7786]

@@anon1231 Twice a day, I also use a dermo-roller 1.5mm twice a week.

[@anon1231]

@@nickm7786 did you get beard in bald areas? As they say in the video that you cannot get new hairs in bald areas but people say they get good beard results..

[@nickm7786]

@@anon1231 If you look very close at your skin on your face you'll see very fine hairs called vellus hairs. Minoxidil will grow those out into real hairs. If the skin is truly completely bald then nothing will grow. I had hair on my chin but not my cheeks at all. it has grown out on my cheeks very well now.

[@shittzill]

​@@nickm7786 hows ur beard now

[@lawimkr4572]

Is it OK to use both minoxidil and finastride ?