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.

[@CSick27]

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

[@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 "

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@rizearazvan]

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

[@Saifat007]

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

[@phrexusdocena7562]

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

[@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.

[@Haberly]

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

[@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.

[@tryambakchandraswain1978]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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

[@Bug1g]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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...

[@DanBauer]

Question in regards to the point made around the 5:45 mark onward that I’m hoping someone can answer - so is he saying that the 3 months of shedding is to be expected as soon as I start? (and not just once I’ve started back up after having previously started and stopped) I’m concerned that by starting now I’m looking at 3 months of shedding before any regeneration begins and those areas start growing back.

[@ryskinanton]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@WatchuGoneDo]

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

[@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??

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@mrsoup5034]

Hey doctor👋great content as always my question is what can I do if minoxidil doesn’t work for me because of the sulfur transferase enzyme issue? What can I do to safely increase the enzyme?

[@fuadismayilzada1816]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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 ?

[@zeeah5823]

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]

@@zeeah5823 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.

[@ajjuofficial8021]

I m gonna use minoxidil for 10 to 20 years

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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?

[@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?

[@shehzadsiddiqui2589]

Hi, thanks for this great information..I have a doubt. Is alcohol free minoxidil as effective as the one with alcohol as base..?

[@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

[@aakifsami6922]

Hi Doctor, Please answer my following question: Q - I am not shedding lots of hairs, but I am experiencing thinning, so which therapy will be better in my case? Minoxidil or Finasteride?

[@asiffarooqui6789]

I think they both di different things. One kind of restarts new hair growth, and one stops hair from thinning, if I'm correct. So best to take both but always check with the experts if both are good or only one is good for you. 😊

[@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

[@AlayaStHill]

Thanks for another great video! Will minoxidil loose efficacy over time? Can you use it for years?

[@alyassery11]

You can use it for long periods but eventually baldness will catch up

[@YoursCunningPanda]

​@@alyassery11 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 ❤️

[@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

[@stevewise1656]

This channel is so helpful and no bs

[@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?

[@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?

[@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?

[@lx1714]

Been on minoxidil (Rogaine foam) for over a month. Was initially fine with zero symptoms. Suddenly however developed some sort of tinnitus. Not high pitched ringing - more a mid-tone noise accompanied by a feeling of ear fullness and sensitivity to loud noises. Almost like I have water in my ears when exposed to loud noises (e.g. toilet flushing) which whilst not painful was very uncomfortable. Stopped minoxidil and it went away after a few days. Got back on minoxidil it resumed. Anyone else had a similar experience?

[@lx1714]

I am a young healthy athletic male (early 20's) with no underlying medical conditions or on any other medication.

[@Meeeee_1]

Omgosh

[@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.

[@MuaSunny]

My mother has hereditary Hypertensive medical history, I also think I have a little spike and such in my blood pressure levels, Do you think I can use Minoxidil or should I avoid it completely?

[@MOz112]

Having watched the vids carefully (and this would only apply to oral Minoxidil, not foam or lotion) they said it makes no difference due to the small dose. Even if it did, in your case, it would be a good thing, right? I.e. reduce your BP... I think you'll be fine. But I'm a nutritionist, not a hair loss expert. Hopefully, these guys will respond.

[@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

[@MysticMix1111]

I would like to know , if I have lost some of my edges edges because of wigs. It grows but it’s so thin now. I’ve just ordered minoxidil and would like to start the treatment. I have the liquid for 5% . I have 4c hair. Will I have to use this product forever? May I use it and add olive oil or aloe Vera with it? Will I still experience the hair loss? Will I be able to use it till the hair has grown back and then stop and continue with the aloe Vera?

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@nemomemo7553]

i am so thankful for those videos. Thank you

[@TheHairLossShow]

Thanks!

[@vimalrajeev9289]

Hello doctor , I am using topical solution once a day at night and also using coconut oil in the morning. Does this affect the minoxidil therapy?

[@roolayousif8082]

I have watch another doctor . Don’t use coconut oil on your scalp because your scalp doesn’t absorb it and it leaves a layer which can cause an inflammation

[@Angela-Gee]

How much ml per day?

[@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?

[@sargismkrtchyan348]

Question:Can Minoxidil be combined with Dermaheal Hair concentrating serum, using both of them one after another, so every 2nd day? Thanks for the answer

[@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

[@viktorvstvs3144]

Can i use minoxidil forever ?? I’ve been using minoxidil for almost two years and I have still pretty nice results. Thank you.

[@morpheusmorph13]

how long did you use to achieve great results? do you feel any side effects? what else did you took alongside minoxidil?

[@viktorvstvs3144]

morpheusmorph about 4 months , I don’t have any side effects.

[@morpheusmorph13]

@@viktorvstvs3144 the minoxidil have long time effectiveness still? I read somewhere the effectiveness might be reduce sooner later

[@viktorvstvs3144]

morpheusmorph like I wrote it i have been using minoxidil for over 2 years and of course at the beginning it pushed my hair and I right now have the same results like at the beginning but it keeps my hair in good shape.

[@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.

[@kmurph512]

What do you think of some of the topical pipelined drugs in clinical trials: Cassiopea's Beezula, Samumed’s SM04554, and Follicum's FOL-005? From what I understand Beezula binds up the androgen receptor, SM04554 uses a pathway to activate stem cells, FOL-005 improves peptide repair

[@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.

[@bobbyman8348]

Hey doctor just a question, if I used minoxidil on my scalp on the affected area and say it also is used on a small number of follicles of hair that are healthy when rubbing the solution in the affected area, do those previously healthy follicles shed and then regrow and become completely minoxidil dependent or do they remain unaffected by minoxidil? or what actually happens when used on healthy follicles of hair?

[@TheHairLossShow]

You may cause shedding in the healthy hairs as well.

[@bobbyman8348]

@@TheHairLossShowso the healthy hairs do become minoxidil dependent?

[@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?

[@theendurance]

9:20 How can I find out if I have a hair follicle in a certain area on my face? Can I see hair follicles with the naked eye?

[@MuertoInc]

Use a magnified mirror. A think a 15x or 20x should do the trick. Make sure there is plenty of light.

[@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!

[@gaigiahamhoc]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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?