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 👍

[@zackzavetnaya4458]

This is honestly SUCH an underrated channel!!!

[@liamvanramshorst774]

game changer

[@vchand6447]

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

[@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 "

[@CSick27]

with all the click-baity youtuber guys out there, its really helpful to have these guys doing videos

[@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 😂

[@phrexusdocena7562]

DON’T SKIP ADS! It’s one way of thanking them. Great content!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Haberly]

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

[@tryambakchandraswain1978]

The best hair care tips I have ever heard in my entire KZbin journey.

[@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.

[@anonymousfx5254]

For those asking what might happen if you stop taking it or if you're afraid of losing gained hair- just make sure you're doing cycle of at least 10 month. During this period new hair grows to it's peak , gets thick and grown strong within skin, therefore it's less likely to fall out. People who stops taking minoxidil after first 4-7 month, cause they see results and they think that hair is already there , they got their results and there's no reason to keep taking minoxidil and and spending more money , BUT! the hair they got is thin and not fully developed , so if you stop taking minoxidil- it will 100% fall out. Do the full 10-12 month cycle to get your new growth fully developed.

[@muffinsgow7229]

I like the fact he’s honest, I use minoxidil paying monthly and stopped after a while and all my hair started shedding I lost much more I started with great great loss... Rosemary is great and cheaper version of minoxidil I advise you use onion juice it’s helped me so much I’m a woman I had hair loss issues also take multi vitamins eat healthy work out also try yoghurt and egg

[@melissarara7567]

how do u use onion juice? i'm a woman as well and I don't really know why i'm experiencing hair loss. i'm 24. my best guess is that I had a miscarriage last January. mine is just a bald spot... other parts are still thick. which I find odd (still not very knowledgeable about all this) hoping for an alternative since this whole lockdown thing is making it hard to visit a dermatologist :(

[@muffinsgow7229]

Melissa Rara blend a red onion and take out all the juice spray or use cotton dab in the effected area and leave for an hour, you can also add rosemary, peppermint essential oils to the onion juice and apply together. Wash your hair and you will see small new hair growth, keep doing this process few time’s a week. Are you taking you biotin tablets ?

[@melissarara7567]

@@muffinsgow7229 Thanks for this. Appreciate it. I am not taking biotin tablets.

[@muffinsgow7229]

Melissa Rara it all works together biotin daily 5-10 mins massage to stimulate, onion juice and the oils maybe you could invest in a high frequency machine which has a comb attachment use 2 times a week on dry hair will all work wonders hun x

[@muffinsgow7229]

Melissa Rara message anytime if need any help sweet x

[@rizearazvan]

Underrated video, but I am sure it will gain more views over time. Great content, thank you!

[@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.

[@Saifat007]

Never felt this much satisfied watching a Q/A video!! New subscriber reporting, Sir

[@Bug1g]

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

[@pvmchrisy]

i got some good results within 2 months but somehow used as ment to and each monthly can lasts me 2 months ? the best thing to do in my opinion is to massage the area while it drys, wash your hands and go sit down and gently move your scalp around its not really fixed on in one place so it has play, you can feel the blood flow getting better as you a massage :) ive just had my hair cut by turkish barbers and then noticed growth , the guy cutting actually asked how i told him. hope he gets the extra growth too

[@pvmchrisy]

@Chaden Kozuki Fodder of Wano twice a day, as i have little area on each side of my peak but a little foam goes a long way, imo its the massaging of the scalp and the blood flow promotion that increases hair growth

[@sonakeshine]

How's it going?

[@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!🎉

[@TheEnvelopeOZ]

You guys are saving a tonne of peoples life, this is amazing

[@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.

[@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

[@ajjuofficial8021]

I m gonna use minoxidil for 10 to 20 years

[@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.

[@marcalamara5525]

Love your channel learning so much to make informed decisions about my potential hair saving protocol with the guidance of real doctors

[@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...

[@SuperCulloden]

It was a pleasure listening to this in very clear English.. no speaking through clenched teeth there. Unfortunately, the information I was seeking didn't surface, that being, a solution to the EXTREME, dandruff like dry scalp... and...that's using Minoxidil only once a day.

[@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.

[@gaigiahamhoc]

Hi Dr. Vikram, as the information you share, should we need use Minoxidil forever?

[@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??

[@rachaelquayle6502]

Can you use it 3 times a week? Rather than every day? Thank you

[@fuadismayilzada1816]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@ajjuofficial8021]

Best video on minoxidil

[@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.

[@samo425]

If you wanted to choose between minoxidil and finasteride which one would you choose?

[@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?

[@edittkorp]

@@theMenace985did your hair come back?

[@robertmorris428]

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

[@ryskinanton]

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

[@SB-cw7cl]

I’m not sure about the 30 min absorbtion. Whenever I apply it in the morning and do heavy physical training in the afternoon I start to sweat it off and feel it going down my face starting to have an itchy feeling. Even if I rinse off the area with water before. By the way could it cause unwanted hair growth in the face area, coming off as a sweat from the scalp/ front scalp?

[@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.

[@IH8AI]

Couple questions: First, how long do you have to wait after application before going to bed (for both the foam and the liquid)? Second, how long should you wait to apply it after taking a shower? Can I apply it if my hair is still damp?

[@AmazingDentist]

Foam you can sleep after 10 min, liquid a bit longer as long it doesn't stain in your pillow. NO only on dry hair

[@Aviciiz]

@@tagada7 That depens on where you put it. If you put it on the crown then yes. But if you put it on the hairline and temples then its not problem. Laying on your back or on your side isnt magically gonna suck up all the minoxidil. Also it takes about 30mins for the skin to absorb it. All the other wetness is just residu

[@YoursCunningPanda]

​@@AmazingDentist 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 ❤️

[@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?

[@nidhinaidu8299]

I'm 22, was having hair thinning and loss, also had anemia, doctor suggested me minoxidil 5%, after 1 week of using, I niticed very bad facial hair,.. I went for face threading and stopped using.. I was happy that the hairs didn't grow back on my face and neck, but after stopping, got severe scalp hair loss which was worst than before when I started the treatment... I totally lost my self confidence, so I decided to reuse, after 2-3 days of using, I started getting bone pains in my fingers over night, I observed it but couldn't get to know the reason behind the pain that was similar to arthritis, which I had heard from old people... Later I used alternative days, I noticed the pain over night only on those days which I was applying. Fingers, wrist was so painful, I was weeping all nights and I couldn't sleep.. Then I got confirmation about the side effects. Later I never touched it. I have not seen any video on side effects of minoxidil, where they mention mild arthritis???

[@LeVidocq]

Was this oral or topical?

[@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.

[@MasterArmedforces]

Hi guys, couple of questions: 1- If I used minoxidil & didnt want to deal w/the messy hair, could I shave my head for a few months while its working beneath the surface? 2- Is there any truth to the notion that added zinc supplementation decreases DHT?

[@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.

[@Chakirmarbella]

Is the mixodil good after hair plantage öre no ??

[@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?

[@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? !?

[@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

[@tinavancas3607]

My hairloss started, or I noticed it, in October 2022 - clumps of hair were coming out and my overall hair when I was washing it seemed sooo thin. I had covid on 7/30/22 and blood tests in February 2023 that showed ferritin at 14 and vitamin D at 24. So the dermatologist stated I needed iron IV and 50000 IU Vitamin D3. My levels were all fine by May 2023. My hair stopped shedding by February, but my overall hair is so much less dense - my ponytail is less than 1/3 of what it was. I do not notice bald spots or really a substantial spreading of the part but my entire hair is overall much thinner. I notice tons of new hairs but the front of my hair under direct light is very thin almost see through and honestly I don't notice those new hairs growing long enough. Is this really TE and not Androgenic Alopecia? Other than my father no-one else in my family has this. I am not on any medication and I am a 50yo female. My hair is not just in patches it is literally overall less hair and really more on the sides of my head. The hair is definitely lighter as well. So how do you determine if this is hormonal from the change of life vs androgen alopecia? Also, it has clearly been two years - so would oral minoxidil even help me?

[@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!

[@samiz8450]

is minoxidil effective long term when applied daily?

[@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

[@lawimkr4572]

Is it OK to use both minoxidil and finastride ?

[@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.

[@World_of_VI]

I have a question. So imagine you are taking minoxidil and you decide to make a hair transplant. You have to quit minoxidil for at least 1 month after the transplant, after that you can re-start using minoxidil again. Will you experience a new shedding phase due to this 1 month pause?

[@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

[@malaysianman5941]

what im worried about is when the doctor said "If you stop Minoxidil, you will lose MORE hair" so it basically makes hair loss worse than before ?

[@colethomson7267]

No you’ll shed the hair that was supported by minoxidil only, and then in its place your old hair will come back and you’ll return to your normal baseline. It just takes 3-4 months to come back after the minoxidil hairs fall out.

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@WatchuGoneDo]

Just want to say you guys have made some valuable videos and it’s much appreciated. Thank you from the UK.

[@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

[@davemccullagh4297]

Which brands are best?

[@georgebrennan8558]

Question! I’ve been using Minoxidil twice a day for beard for 1 1/2 weeks now and have had consistent headaches since day 4. Would you recommend only allowing it to sit on face for 2-4 hours. If it persists then try once a day or foam version? Thanks & great video!!👍🏻

[@TheHairLossShow]

Yes, try reducing the frequency and the amount.

[@alexpollofrit0]

I had headaches like you but after 3 months the headaches were gone and I never stopped using it ( i used two times a day)

[@BlazerMystic]

@@alexpollofrit0 I'm experiencing headache with minoxidil too, did you do something special to get rid of it ?

[@alexpollofrit0]

@@BlazerMystic not really, I was just fighting them until they were gone. I was going to do 5 months and if the headachea kept happening I was going to stop but literally they're gone. The only thing I can recommend you is to apply it once (night) until you stop getting headaches and then keep applying 2 times a day (morning and night). How long have you used it.

[@BlazerMystic]

@@alexpollofrit0 I'm 4 weeks in and still permanent headaches I will try to go through it. Thanks for the quick response man appreciate it ! How did you respond to minox? Did you see some regrowth?

[@Nwy9r]

About the first question, ive read in many different medical sites that ideally you should leave minoxidil in your hair for 4 hours before washing it, so where did you get the 30 minutes from?

[@Magnetar83]

My online Dr. gave me a suscription to Finasteride and suggested i take 1mg every 4th day. Sounds like to little to me? He also wanted me to try Minoxidil for 6 months before I start Finasteride because Finasteride can potential harmful side effects. He told me Minoxidil is more than enough in a lot of cases and that not all men need Finasteride

[@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.

[@alcoholicmonkey302]

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

[@jamescalifornia2964]

1 ml.

[@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.

[@710TKR]

TheBankruptSoul just stick with the foam

[@SirGuidemere91]

Maybe because the alcohol dries your skin out to much?

[@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?

[@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

[@papaqlitabriz.]

When is right time to use minoxidil in day or at night before going to bed

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@Clouds457]

I have been using minoxidil for over a year and it seemed to help a little around the hairline, but my hair loss has gotten considerably worse since I’ve had Covid. I lose a couple hundred hairs when I comb through it. I want to stop using the minoxidil because it’s not helping, and I now have a laser light cap and I do head massage twice a day for 20 minutes. Do you think I can stop using the minoxidil without having it fall out worse than it already is? I am a 65 year old female with a lot of hair loss on the top of my head mostly in the crown.

[@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

[@CyberWolfVR]

Does taking fin slow beard growth?

[@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

[@ChildOfAshes1]

So in the last episode the other dr said the oral med did NOT effect blood pressure though...

[@nemomemo7553]

i am so thankful for those videos. Thank you

[@TheHairLossShow]

Thanks!

[@shadhinbaruanishu7544]

We should keep it in the refrigerator right?

[@MrAmro007]

I would like to thank you for sharing with us the valuable information. May I ask you about Minoxodil Gel? Is there any difference? Thanks again.

[@TheHairLossShow]

The active ingredient is still the same, it is just the carriers base that is different. I have not had any problems with the gel. Both the gel and the foam have the advantage that it is easier to control the application compared to the liquid.

[@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.

[@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?

[@JezJerzy22]

I was on Minoxidil more than 1 year, basically no improvement or even degradation observed (due to other problems - dry itchy skin, dandruff etc.). Rather better to avoid...

[@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

[@joshma7932]

What about tolerance? Will it stop working after few years of continuous use?

[@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.