The Side Effects of Minoxidil | The Hair Loss Show

Today we will discuss the side effects of oral and topical minoxidil.
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[@Sinoojaipuri31]

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[@Vikram-23T1]

I have used three bottles of reactivvate hair serum, and I'm pleased to say that my hair is much better now.

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[@Raghubhat2980]

Applying natural oils during scalp massages actually works in hair fall control. Oils such as coconut, onion, as well as rosemary can be particularly good. I combine a few drops of rosemary oil to my liitlexttra cocoonionn shampoo & natural hair oil, which this really helped in getting good hair growth.

[@RadhikaYthanki]

Earlier, my hair used to fall when combing post-application of oil. However, since using this liitlllextra cooconnion hair oil, I see reduced hair on my comb. Now I see lesser hair fall after shampooing. I’m hopeful for anticipating positive results in about a month. Since around 60% of my hair fall has been controlled.

[@karthikeyanshanmugaraja6]

DHT laughing at the corner

[@johncreedon7847]

My main side effect was hair growing back. Wasnt expecting that

[@mattstone8878]

It made my hair turn rainbow 🌈 colored...but that may have been the Bud Light.

[@jayakrishnank3253]

😊

[@yodalukeskywalker6189]

​@@mattstone8878😂

[@supriyadey7413]

Which one you use??

[@johncreedon7847]

@supriyadey7413 regaine extra strength at night. I derma roll once a week also

[@Amp_Expert]

This video is VERY informative. Information in regard to how long it takes to absorb (1hr liquid to much less for foam, it lasting for 21hrs so only need to apply it once per day, shedding is good and shows the person is responsive and new hair will be stronger than the next) is very appreciated!

[@etherealradar]

Ahh, ok thats awesome

[@Bigbiceps301]

so you wouldn’t apply it morning and night? just asking cs i saw another Yt video and it said to do that but i’ve been experiencing very fast heart rate so i might switch to 1 time a Day

[@Kekoa75vibes]

Yes this saved me a ton of money. “Twice a day” bs!! This was amazing!!!

[@kathleenmoore9534]

​@@etherealradarJesus is coming back. God is going to judge. Please accept Jesus as your savior. ❤😊

[@kathleenmoore9534]

​@@Kekoa75vibesJesus is coming back. God is going to judge. Please accept Jesus as your savior.

[@ausroyal]

I’ve been taking minoxidil and finasteride for coming up on 2 years now and it’s made a significant difference for me. My hair is thicker and healthier. It’s had the added side benefit of making the bare patches in my beard full in too! Haven’t had any negative effects since I exercise regularly so no issues with weight gain etc

[@yashb6087]

So do you have to take it for the life time? Also any effects on your sexual life?

[@uv_m234]

Can u please tell me ur dose of both drugs

[@ChunkyLover99]

What dose have you been taking? Have you noticed any effects on your training? Thank you

[@ausroyal]

@@yashb6087 if I want to keep the hair I think so yeah! I have found it has had no affect on my sex drive ☺️

[@ausroyal]

@@yashb6087 1ml finasteride and 2.5ml minoxidil.

[@BillyRogan]

The big question not touched upon - what is the response rate to oral min, compared to those without sulfotransferase enzyme on scalp when using topical? Have you found those switching to oral min after trying topical respond well? Thank you

[@cellgrrl]

I am a woman who began Minoxidil about 4 years ago. I am aging and my hair started to shed more frequently and I was able to see my scalp through my hair. When I began treatment I started with the woman's formula once a day, and didn't want to go to twice a day until I knew how I reacted to it. Well, I did so well on once a day that I just stayed there and have continued to fill out the thickness of my hair considerably. It was great to hear you agree that once a day is enough. Recently I decided to try the men's version once a day and I am not having any problems with that. My scalp seems quite thick (for me) but the bonus is that I have regrown my thinned out eyebrows (I did not apply it on my eyebrows), and surprisingly it has grown back without any grey! I normally have a few grey eyebrow hairs. The only negative is that they hairs are growing in at varying directions, so it takes frequent grooming to keep them in line. I would say that the minoxidil has restored my hair quantity back to when I was a teenager. What it has not done is make my individual hairs thicker, so the overall look is not as abundant as my teenage years, but no complaints at all from me. I just might go back to the women's formula because I don't want to take anymore than needed. As an aside, in the beginning I had some trouble with the scalp irritation and a greasy build up. I thought I was going to have to quit using it. I stopped it for a week or so but thought to try using the very famous brand of dandruff shampoo we have all seen for years. Ever since I did that I have stopped the irritation and build up and I began tolerating the Minoxodil just as before. I don't even use the dandruff shampoo every time, it is more like every 2-3 times I shampoo. Hope this info helps others!

[@stevetilbrook3402]

minox i think it only works for two years. I use a Tesla brush from Canada which works as well as minox but the new laser caps work as well too and theyre not drugs

[@noelnoni7310]

@@stevetilbrook3402those things don’t work as well as Minoxidil. Stop trolling

[@alexandraestre1731]

I'm a woman and also want to use the 5% minoxidil (which is what men use), but I am afraid that I will grow some facial hair. It sounds silly, I know, but it's a huge concern for me. Can anyone please reassure me before I start using it?

[@noelnoni7310]

@@alexandraestre1731 don’t use it

[@alexandraestre1731]

@noelnoni7310 Why, though? Can you please elaborate. I need some explanation, please. 🙏

[@shibangbang]

Just want to ask incase I missed it, so you mention to work up the oral minoxodil slowly overtime. How much would you work it up to assuming no side effects? What's the end "goal" in mg would you recommend? I unfortunately am a non-responder to topical minoxodil (tried liquid and foam version, on top of combining it with microneedling at a depth of 1 - 1.5mm). I've used it consecutively for over a year now in combination with Finasteride 1mg tablet daily. My hair loss has completely stopped, but I think I'd attribute that to Finasteride. I'm still using Minoxodil just for the sake of using it, even though I don't think I've necessairly seen much results. I was considering switching to Oral minoxodil and seeing if it helps.

[@zzzxoooinks881]

I started on topical minoxidil 5% 1 month ago and I've already noticed some new wispy hairs sprouting up on my hairline nothing cosmetically significant but I am surprised that anything at all has happened this early is it possible that certain people respond exceptionally quickly to minoxidil or is this a normal respond this early?

[@geo9345]

Any update on hair?

[@zzzxoooinks881]

@geo9345 yeah I've definitely stabilized I'm regrowing some fine hair around my hairline at this point I would say it's a notable amount of you're paying attention to my scalp but probably not super obvious at a glance since I'm only 4 months in I'm pretty happy with the results so far

[@Dream7773]

@@zzzxoooinks881any updates ?

[@JEEVITHAN7]

@@zzzxoooinks881 any update

[@leoperarm]

What could be causing the puffy face and eye bags that some people report having experienced ? How to avoid/solve it?

[@ayushprajapati-vr8kg]

I experienced COVID that lasted around 10 days. I thought I was fine until I began to lose more hair than usual. After doing some research, I've come to realize it’s from the stress my body went through during that time period and also due to the shampoo I had been using. So I started doing yoga and meditation daily and changed my shampoo and conditioner to littleextrraa coooconion anti hair fall kit. And today i dont face any hair fall. Thanks for this video! I feel so much more at peace.

[@Bhaskar--Singh]

Littleextra cocoonion kit helped me to control hair fall. I also added more protein to my diet at the same time.

[@government_is_violence]

you still think CONvid is a thing? what other fairytales do you believe in?

[@WeanerBeaner69]

​@@government_is_violence a tin foil hat alert

[@Sreelakshmi-xj8vn]

Promotions everywhere

[@victoryak86]

@@government_is_violenceRumpelstilsken

[@Super88446]

I may have misunderstood something, is it generally safer to apply liquid or foam-based topical minoxidil? Also, is the daily dose of 5mg the typically recommended starting dose?

[@d.b.1979]

Foam dummy

[@saks2760]

Thank you so much for your contents. I restored a lot of my hair because of this channel. I always recommend people who are facing Male Pattern Baldness to watch the channel

[@sunillaveti]

May I know what all medicatio u r taking? And what are the things you are following? Please?

[@saks2760]

@@sunillaveti I take Finasteride (1.25mg per day) and use Minoxidil 5% (not everyday because my scalp irritates when I use too much, it's better to use everyday). My hair stop falling after some months. It's been more than a year now. Amazing results.

[@sunillaveti]

@@saks2760 1.25mg finasteride seems over dosage, are you experiencing any side effects?

[@saks2760]

@@sunillaveti no, none at all. It may differ on different people. But you can adjust the dosage if you experience side effects.

[@SuperDodoe]

@@mickrozycki451 that would make sense

[@quakingoatz2656]

I get severe headache(similar to migraine) from 5% minoxidil solution, so i am planning to shift to 2% minoxidil topical solution but i cant find any 2% minoxidil topical solution with 0.1% finasteride, is it ok to mix crushed finasteride tablet on my own in 2% solution(1mg finasteride per 1ml of topical minoxidil solution)? Or should i dilute the 5% minoxidil + 0.1% finasteride solution with a dilutant consisting of 50% propylene glycol + 20% ethanol + 30% distilled water? If i should go with the dilutant version please let me know if the dilutant i am using is appropriate or should i make any changes in it?

[@HJP-TV]

Are there blood pressure issues when using the TOPICAL application? Or are there blood pressure issues with only the ORAL tablet?

[@organicminds6036]

Only oral

[@sharesrao9070]

Very informative. Thank you Dr. Russell Krudsen and Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash.

[@regaldonneys876]

I've taken a topical minoxidil and finasteride combo for 4 months now and it has worked absolute wonders.

[@ShadowJ20]

How long do you leave the minoxidil on before washing it off? I've been leaving it on for about 4 hours.

[@xplorism]

Are you facing loss of libido?

[@muhammadhamza1583]

But you cannot take both of them forever. When you will stop taking them you will face tremendous hair fall???

[@Joy_boy_Gomu]

@@muhammadhamza1583 I agree but whats the solution? You need to reduce the intake and application of minoxidil slowly after 7 years i still have good hair. My interest grew when I started getting my baby hair line 😂

[@nguijgitjiogdjiog]

@@ShadowJ20 They discuss it in the video. Topical Minoxidil gets absorbed in 60-90 minutes and Foam Minoxidil gets absorbed in 10 minutes.

[@yaroslavlvov9481]

what if you have to stop minoxidil before hair transplantation and resume after it’s more then a month pause, is that critical and how hair reacts to it, does it recover or you will most likely start loosing hair quicker regardless of resuming minoxidil? Thanks!

[@CHill-td6lz]

Thanks for posting. Do you have any advice on obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil? Doctors in the states seem to be unfamiliar with it. I am one of those that deal with Migraine symptoms. The migraines will start about 40 mins after I put on the foam. If I cant get an oral prescription, I am going try and keep it on for only 10-15 mins as you described.

[@1957es]

I’ve had no trouble going to my dermatologist and asking for it.

[@MasterArmedforces]

Very simple to get Minox script from any of the tele-doc sites here in the states

[@ironmaidenfitness654]

Ask your pharmacist who prescribes it

[@johnwick884]

Hi Dr. Jayaprakash and Knudsen, I’m interested in trying Minoxidil for hair loss, but I have some concerns about potential side effects, especially related to blood pressure and the heart. I’ve heard that in some cases, topical Minoxidil can cause fluid retention around the heart. Is this risk associated with topical application of Minoxidil, or is it mainly a concern with oral use? Thanks for your insight!

[@inderjeetbhatia6380]

Dear Doctor, I have been diagnosed with FPHL grade 2 and I have been on oral finasteride 2.5mg (for 1 year) and oral Minoxidil (started with 0.0625 for 2 weeks, 1.25 for 2 weeks and 2.5mg for 9.5 months). I have seen increased hair shedding for about 8 months, and it continues. (At the same time as I started full dose Minoxidil ie. 2.5mg, I got A cell PRP also done). Will the hair shedding EVER reduce or stop? Will increasing or reducing the dose of Minodixil help to reduce hair shedding? Is the hair shedding seen with Minodixil use proportional to the dose? So far I have had no side effects from Minodixil with 2.5mg for 9 months. Is it that I may never benefit from using Minodixil? Actually, my hair fell out with the bulbs and clogged the drain. Even before I started the treatment it used to come out in clumps. I read that if the hair come out in clumps it cannot be andogenetic alopecia or FPHL. When I asked my doctor he said that it could also have a component of Telogen Effluvium. Pls, advice what should I do?

[@gaildavis9825]

I had no results with minoxidil and my dermatologist took me off and put me on spironolactone. It like minoxidil lowers your blood pressure. A little not much. And this worked for me.

[@Antoniodagreat]

Go bald

[@TheRMD2]

Hi I'm hoping you can answer a question for me. Alot of these products recommended for alopecia are sulphides. Wouldn't MSM sulphur work just as well? And no prescription required? I ask because I'm in rogaine and corticosteroid foam. Why wouldn't MSM work as well ? It's a sulphide.

[@Torjacr37]

Another question about monoxidil regarding shedding: I shed many hairs over my first intakes, but those hairs where there to begin with before taking minoxidil. Once regrown: do those shed hairs also depend on Minoxidil dosification in order to stay? Have those hairs become Minoxidil dependant, while previously they were not?

[@KoreanEasy101]

would love to know that too

[@RJMeix007]

If I'm using minoxidil foam, differin gel, and a moisturizer, what order should these be applied and how long between applying each? Also, does adapalene enhance the efficacy of minoxidil the same as tretinoin?

[@RobinandBeastboy]

Have you not listened to anything they've said in the video? 1) The foam takes up to 10 minutes to absorb and the liquid can take 4 hours but anywhere up until 4 hours is recommended to not add another topical solution on top. 2) Why would you put anything else? Have a night routine and apply the solution at night time and worry about that in the morning.

[@RJMeix007]

@RobinandBeastboy The answer is gel, then minox foam, then lotion. Been doing it the last 5 months. Works fine. It does not take that long to absorb. I don't remember their video, but thanks for the concern.

[@lightstorm6652]

Thanks for the vid, but i read that you shouldnt use water on your head till 4 hours after applying minoxidil, so quite a bit longer than only 60-90 Minutes for it to be absorbed?

[@michaelg4044]

What’s your thoughts on using a scalp electric massager after applying liquid minoxidil?

[@feetpix140]

I think i'll keep mixing rosemary oil with coconut oil and using a derma roller. Too many risks involved

[@funkyflights]

You getting benefits from that ?

[@ninjamaxfitness9566]

@@funkyflights The rosemary helps with sleep

[@SaeedAl-asbahi-jh5oz]

How does it work? 30 and it’s not horrible but came out of no where so trying to find alternatives. Rather go bald than lose my Lobito with minoxidil or finasteride. Wanting a transplant but mixed reviews on needing meds after. I have about 75-80%, transplant to fill in and better hairline but not if I need to take meds after

[@boitumelo.speaks]

lol i know right. Drugs man

[@atticustay1]

Rosemary oil and coconut oil do nothing for hair growth

[@apxsports5904]

Is oral minoxdil and finasteride good to mix together if used alongside aromatase inhibitors and a test booster like clomid?

[@riju1992]

Frontal hair line recession is partly due to frontal fibrosing or the mechanical physical scalp changes which is rooted in the lipid-immune system of the forehead being inflamed.Can we use Jade hair roller for resurrecting frontal hair follicles?

[@rolandleashtonmahabeer5321]

Good day Docs. A great video, thanks for that. Was wondering why my scalp has been so itchy recently and breaking out in rash. I figured it may be the minox spray, its only been 1.5 months. I fear teying the oral application considering i have had a heart attack many years ago and trying sumthing that may trigger palpitations seems scary. Any advice for me? Is minix the only good meds on the market to use or are there others worth trying? Where can i go to see results of minox. Does it reverse hair loss? Can i get a full set of hair again? Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@zivgoldflam]

I would try rosemary oil and pumpkin seed oil twice a week. Leave it in for a few hours and then wash it off. It might help with the itchness

[@hayatmaleeha]

watch this video, hopefully you'll find something for you

[@navaostout3738]

A few months after I started taking topical minoxidil, I started having some acne in my forehead. I wonder if this could be a less known side effect of the minoxidil.

[@tomshaji]

You should wash and clean scalp daily,i have this issue

[@Joy_boy_Gomu]

@@tomshaji nope! Minoxidil dries the scalp and youll get dandruff. Solution? for a day apply oil thats it. Also use good shampoo for clearing dry scalp once a week

[@azharshakeel193]

I’ve also been using minoxidil 1ml once a day for the past 2 months. I dont have any side effects except that I never had acne on my face but now i have a little itchy acne on my forehead and cheeks. How can i get rid of it?

[@Joy_boy_Gomu]

@@azharshakeel193 put oil before taking shower, like an hour before, its the minoxidil which dries your scalp also use logidruff shampoo twice a week

[@aayushmansingh4316]

True, it happened with me also

[@liamadaley]

Thanks for the video. Does Minoxidil result in regrowth of ‘dead zones’ I.e. where no hair grows anymore on the head?

[@justinscaffidi3570]

Generally if it’s COMPLETELY bald and you have no hairs even if very fine hair,you can’t really bring back dead zones. You’re best bet would be microneedling once a week in conjunction with minoxidil. This apparently is very good for “dead zones” but you still need some hair even if it’s barely visible. I have seen some pretty insane results with this combo from other people where it looked almost all gone so I think it’s at least worth a shot.

[@grahamlowe9124]

I wouldn’t use minoxidil straight after microneedling as it could go systemic and cause lots of side effects I use it normally after 24 hours after derma rolling to apply minoxidil 👍

[@liamadaley]

@@grahamlowe9124 I use oral Minox and the side effects have been minimal. Also, derma rolling isn’t good for your scalp/hair follicles. Use a derma pen. Look it up - I’m not just saying it.

[@grahamlowe9124]

@@liamadaley sorry I meant I’m using derma pen only recently started using it again at a length of 1.25mm to start then back to 1.5mm I have never had oral minoxidil but been thinking of trying it how long you been on it

[@liamadaley]

@@grahamlowe9124 since April 3rd! I’ve been on Finasteride for 13 years and went down the rabbit hole of research. As of 3/4/23 I switched from Finasteride 1mg to Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg. Oral Minox is the way to go - more effective and less hassle. Have had a little bit of feeling a bit bluergh at times but nothing major. No water retention which is the one I feared. Best of luck with it all.

[@andreasyonathan392]

I have a question for those using minox for hair growth. We are told to use it twice a day on clean scalp. So everytime we are to use it, we have to clean our hair first? So I'm assuming that we have to use shampoo twice a day so we can use minox effectively on a clean scalp right? Bcoz I dont think its clean enough to wash our hair only with water after using minox bcoz of its residue. On the other hand, we are also taught that its not good to wash our hair frequently as it will remove the natural oil on the scalp. So any suggestions regarding this?

[@AmanGupta-lc7to]

Hi docs. I have been using minoxidil topical 10 percent for almost 2 years. Before which I was using 5 percent for about 10-12 years. Also on finastride 1mg. Have also undergone 5 sessions of PRP. But I dont see a big difference in my hair growth. Bald patchy areas still exist in abundance and its getting worse. My question- should I continue using minoxidil forever or stop at some point if I feel it isnt working?

[@Jay-wc5qd]

i think he said for some people it doesn't work unfortunately

[@pakaanrouzmuhsinouu]

if you have a beard..Go full Bald buddy... i used the treatment from traya for several courses.. my balding stopped but i was bothered by the side effects like effects on mood headaches.. then i stopped using it..and now clearly bald with beard

[@Antoniodagreat]

Just go bald 😂😂

[@woutvanmassenhove1704]

If u use minoxidil, will the miniturariasation from the DHT stop on that specific hair follikel that has grown thick and strong from the minoxidil or is the DHT still minituarising the hair follikel but it isn't visible because of the minoxidil. I asked this question because i wanna know if minoxidil is gonna halt the minituararisation so i can use finasteride when im 18

[@vidusings9611]

Yea it will as long as u use it. But tbh some people use for 1-2 months and it stays effective for up to two years!! Hope this helped

[@DavidAlsh]

I have had mixed answers on this, does oral Minoxidil cause premature aging or dark circles under your eyes?

[@drewmccu258]

Yes it can. It happened with me after a few weeks on oral 2.5 but when I came off, the dark corners faded away.

[@gangadharsatyanaga]

​@@drewmccu258 U stopped minoxidil and now how u r taking care of your hair naturally?? Topical minox will also gives aging.

[@rinn_ermac5886]

Hello doctors. Nice channel with great contents by the way ! I wanted to ask you 2 questions about topical / oral minoxidil. First question: Is minoxodil responsible for causing red face or rosacea due to the dilation of blood vessels in the circulatory system ? To sum up, do you think there is any link between minoxodil and redness in the face ? Second question: Can the dilated blood vessels go back to their normal size after stopping minoxidil or the blood vessels stay dilated permanently even if we stop using minoxidil ? Thanks for your answers and have a good day. Greetings from France.

[@terminator7619]

Excellent question regarding rosacea

[@AmanGupta-lc7to]

Yes absolutely. I am facing this too. Blood vessels around my nostrils have turned red and really visible and they dont seem to get any better.

[@ProxiusMusic]

Did I just hear that you recommend using minoxidil once a day? I'm using minoxidil for 2 years. Even I'm under risk for genetically balding my scalp responded to minoxidil very well. I started to see the positive effects already in first 3 months of use by 2 years I'm more than happy with the results.. My problem is applying 1ml twice a day is making my hair always look greasy. I've been looking to find out if I can cut one dose off and continue with only 1ml / 24h but entire internet says it is not recommended because scalp requires it once every 12h. Is that true or it's part of the marketing strategy to make people use and buy more often? :)

[@austinc.8360]

Feels like I'm being nosy between two hair Doctors talking in the hallway....Don't mind me just being nosey, please continue...

[@BalanceOvOpposites]

So for men, what's the lowest effective dose of oral minox? If you use just 1.5mg is that still likely to be effective over time?

[@mrgallardo7069]

I'm getting a lot of wierd dandruff. It's not dry dandruff but soft skin flakes . It's hard to describe but it causes hair to come out too . Its not itchy either. I use Costco brand rogain but don't know if that's the cause . Please someone let me know what is causing it. I use dandruff shampoo and it's still happens 😢

[@masonbain7098]

hey dude same here i’m using 2 medication shampoos that my dermatologist prescribe and she is very famous dermatologist sadly it didn’t do much it might be dermatitis

[@silencipher]

I have the same problem. I stopped using the minoxidil and it went away. Now I started using it after a break, and guess what the dandruff is back.

[@alexandrespengler1685]

Do you Drs. recommend the combined use of Finasteride with Minoxidil? Why isn’t that the first go treatment for everyone from consultation 1? Thanks

[@mgarozzo11]

Lot of good points here, in my case I was a hyper responder both in hair growth and side effects. I had crazy scalp hair growth within 6-7 months however the heart palpitations and chest pain were really severe, especially when laying down trying to fall asleep, I'm fit and healthy with normal normal/low BP. Never had anything like that before and after stopping it took about a year for those symptoms to go away completely. Even went for a holter monitor and echo cardiogram, in the midst of it, all normal. I was using 1 dose of foam at night only, so half the recommended amount and I still had that kind of reaction. Now I'm just on topical finasteride with no issues, but man I miss the results from the minoxidil. Finasteride just has me holding ground not regrowing.

[@haku0103]

Minoxidil is a vasodilator. This means it's gonna lower your blood pressure esp if taken orally. Hence your palpitations since your heart is compensating by increasing the heart rate, and the fact that you are normal to low bp to begin with. It's the same concept that you shouldnt take viagra if you have low bp in the first place.

[@wolmark-ym9pw]

Did your progress lost when you stopped using it?

[@ant0ni0nin]

I thought i was the only one. Its been 4 years since a left it and i still have the palpitations ocassionally. Might have created permanent damage? Have you hears any case?

[@avneetsingh3970]

I’m having the same issue. When I sleep and wake up I have chest pain which goes away after sometime. I am on fenestride and minoxidil, so I am not sure it’s due to minoxidil or fenestride ?

[@SuperDodoe]

@@avneetsingh3970 min is known to do that

[@SulaimanHamzah-ju2cz]

Thank you very much for this video, I have just started using Minoxidil, it's my 2nd week on it. It says on the bottle twice daily to be applied on the scalp, I have been doing this consistently and so far I have not had any hair loss. However I am curious, since Minoxidil lasts for 20 odd hours and Dr Russel mentioned to apply once a day, I am thinking of it now, My Questions Is : What happens when I wash my hair with shampoo does the application wear off or does it still stay on my scalp ?

[@midnightrasputin5524]

Good question

[@MasterArmedforces]

It likely washers off, so you'll apply AFTER your morning or nightly shower

[@Atrin-fj9tl]

Yo do you have an update?

[@MasterArmedforces]

Im on day 93 of Walmart 5% topical liquid minoxidil, after 1 year of low dosing with oral pill minoxidil, as was my game-plan from the start. The oral maintained what I had on top, and filled in my temple area, but didn't ADD volume on top.(unfortunately, the oral pill made me gain about 15lbs around my midsection, which Ive since lost). The liquid minoxidil has added about a 15% gain in volume on top to this point, so Im satisfied. I rub it in once a day right before I go to sleep. Absorbs pretty quick. GLTU! @@Atrin-fj9tl

[@MrSlaiman37]

@@Atrin-fj9tl Great product, I have been using Minoxidil twice daily for the past 6 months and I am continuing the usage, the results are positive, from a balding patch, the hair has started to grow and has fully covered the patch however it is not thick growth but it has covered the patch. The hair strands are soft/fine, I am expecting thick hair in 1 year. I will continue the usage since I am seeing results. I use it twice daily, a bottle of 50ml lasts me 1 month. I get it over the counter at the local drugstore.

[@KU0136]

Thank you both for your input and show. You are helping many people. Minoxidil and Finasteride combined works well in my case in a compounded oral tablet mix. Been 1 year now slight palpitations first 2 weeks none since. No side affects noticeable. Great improvement of replacement hair in medium thining of crown area. 4 months before some obvious results showed then continued better results from there. Can use fibers to help as well. Its a lifetime commitment though and a daily tablet to remember to take.

[@maybe_its_maybelline6381]

So does the foam and topical version not have those side effects? (Palpitations)

[@nikolastojanovic7440]

hey, so your palpitations lasted for the first two weeks of starting it and then it stopped? maybe cuz your body got used to it... i should try to stick through it because i used it three time and each time i had palpitatioons so i rinsed it off immediately. maybe if i push through like you the side effects will stop

[@dipchakraborty4339]

What's your finasteride dose?

[@KU0136]

0.5%mg Finasteride with minoxidil 3mg daily capsule. Being 14 months now and the results have been very impressive. No side affects to date.

[@KU0136]

I think any capsule mix like mine that's 7 days a week forever will possibly have side affects for some. It's an individual try out I guess. Mine lasted 2 weeks then no issues at all since. Can I recommend it absolutely, but as said its a try it and see.

[@maheswaranpongaiyan6501]

Hi Doc, After my hair transplant a month ago, things were going well until I began using minoxidil. I discontinued use after three days, but I've since developed strong scabs throughout the transplanted area. During washing, it appears that all transplanted hair is gone; I hope it's just shedding. How can I safely remove these scabs without causing additional harm?

[@abdidanime9554]

How’s going now.

[@yashmin786]

They have shampoo for the scabs

[@aist1237]

I've been using topical monoxidil on my receding hairline, for almost 2 months, my hair did grew hair . But the problem is i also grow unwanted hair specially on my face and also on my side ear. My question is, if i shave it, should it be grow back? Also if i stop taking it will the hair on my face will go back to normal?

[@eugeniaq8875]

I had been using topical minoxidil (Rogaine) for almost 15 years. It worked for me, but the formula made my hair brittle, and I always had a lot of breakage and split ends. I think it was the alcohol. I have long, very fine, very thin hair. I do not color or perm my hair, so the only possible culprit was the Rogaine. I tried both the liquid and the foam. I never had a problem with skin/scalp irritation. My two main complaints were that it made my hair look greasy, so I could only use the Rogaine at night (and wash it in the morning), and while I had more hair volume, the hair was damaged. It was also an annoying routine - having to apply and wait for it to dry before going to sleep. A few months ago I started to use oral minoxidil and oral spironolactone (via prescription from my dermatologist). I did not get massive shedding - on the contrary, my hair actually stopped shedding! It has made a massive difference! I have been shedding a lot since my 20s. I thought it was normal. Sometimes, I would get handfuls a day. I attributed all that hair to the fact that it's long, so a few strands would seem like more. Now, I realize I was losing so much every day. I continued to lose hair even while taking the topical Rogaine, but it was not as much as before. I don't know if it's the oral minoxidil or the spironolactone that stopped my shedding, but I'm thrilled. An added bonus is that I no longer have to spend so much money on Rogaine. Now, I spend that money on bond repair for my hair. I use K18, and it works, too. If I had known about oral minoxidil before, I would have switched years ago.

[@spoudaois4535]

Been on minoxidil 5 mg twice a day for over a year without side effects . I am on a diuretic for hypertention. This water pill can have a protective effect. However those with renal or cardiac disease can have problems.

[@horrifis6423]

Sir, when I use minoxidil, I get dizzy and blurred vision, and I feel dizzy for half an hour, then it gradually subsides. I wanted to know if it is normal or not?

[@spoudaois4535]

@@horrifis6423 not normal. Better get a check up by your primary care Doctor.

[@Bigbiceps301]

when i use minoxidil i’ve been getting Very fast heart rate should I stop or keep using I really want a Beard

[@monkeytennislee2493]

was having amazing results on topical minoxidil until one day my scalp just heavily dryer up and what I had gained started to fall out☹️ scalp was in a very bad way. Stopped using,, was bad for month or so and then when great again just on the finasteride which IMO is brilliant can’t beat it. 🙏

[@jollyrancher1374]

The weak Hair has to fall out first in order for new hairs to grow fully. Its normal for that to happen they just come back

[@israelamador2808]

I hate that I’m one of the few that got the major symptoms. Dizzyness, rapid heart rate, and swelling/cramps on my feet. Can’t even do Rosemary or Peppermint oil. Sucks man

[@gangadharsatyanaga]

Then how u r taking care of your hair naturally brother??

[@FullowIfYouAreAgainstSocialism]

I feel you

[@ashleyfredericks5692]

I had a triple bypass heart operation can I use this product

[@tahaabbas2977]

@@ashleyfredericks5692No,you should not take that risk

[@w花b]

​@@ashleyfredericks5692 Are you seriously asking a random person for medical advice??

[@bigfootnwithmikecasey5207]

I just bought the foam to help with my hair line..? Any major suggestions? Once a day? Or twice? I have somewhat long hair, what happens if I am applying to the scalp but it gets on my hair still in those areas???

[@dna8269]

Was using minoxidil foam (Kirkland) twice a day for a month and ended up in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Its taken nearly 6 months to feel somewhat normal again despite stopping it. Panic attacks, anxiety, heart palps, and chest tightness were my symptoms. Also had incidents appear on an EKG. I've never had any heart issues prior. Be careful with this stuff. It's potent and it made my lose more hair in the areas I was using it. It causes a shedding phase once you stop, so beware of that.

[@lanevoland4684]

I’ve been using the brand from Kirkland and it’s been 3 months but lately id been feeling the same way. I never had panic attacks before but when I used minoxidil I seem to feel it. Also my anxiety it’s even more greater than ever.

[@rampageskys5543]

Did you use the.. liquid that you rub on your head....or you take the one you swallow.....it I only rub the liquid on my head...would it cause health issues

[@lanevoland4684]

@@rampageskys5543 I have been using the Foam and the recommended dosage which is the size of the bottle cap. I am actually only using the foam once a day. Lately, I’d been feeling the symptom stated earlier. I was also wondering if the pills would be better because I’ve seen drastic changes but I don’t want to stop using minoxidil. In addition, I use derma stamp and ordinary hair serum.

[@dna8269]

@@rampageskys5543 I used the foam you put on your head. Yes it can cause issues because it’s absorbed into your body

[@dna8269]

@@rampageskys5543 I used the Foam that you apply topically on your head

[@michaelalexics2808]

But you didn’t mention whether from switching from topical to oral do you still get the shedding if you’ve been on topical for years?

[@elhood4060]

Used monoxidil for almost a year now without any side effects till just 2 weeks ago when I apply monoxidil the same day I used a dermal roller and the palpitations the next day was crazy, it went for up to 5 days on and off and I did an ECG test it show Right Bundle Branch Block. Stopped taking monoxidil for about 2 weeks now I feel better. The RBBB is said to actually be cool in most cases without symptoms now I'm wondering if I've always had it or it's the monoxidil

[@dna8269]

Ended up in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack from minox. No prior heart problems. Palpitations, panic attacks, head rushes etc were insane. Has taken 6 months to even feel remotely normal again

[@12Radius]

If I use topical and then switch to oral, can I drop the topical right away? Thanks

[@saisurya7564]

I started experiencing intense itching sensation and extreme flaking after 2 years of usage (I may have double dosed on few occasions). Any alternatives?

[@Papagajidomitas]

Try the nizoral shampoo, then use it once in every one or two weeks

[@SamSungOk]

Does Minoxidil work if someone is taking hypothyroidism medication? I have no baldness in my family but I have been taking thyroid medication for 35 year. That has caused a lot of hair loss over the years. I heard that minoxidil does not work with thyroid condition. Is there anything else that will help for my particular situation. I am now in my 60s but still would like to try something that really works. Thank you!!

[@lad12121212]

How does minoxidil affect styling your hair? I heard it makes the hair super dry, Is it really that bad?

[@iLLmatic240]

makes your hair feel greasy

[@azharshakeel193]

Can i take 1 mg of finasteride and break it into half and the dose will be 2 pills of 0.5mg finasteride. So can i take one 0.5mg pill in morning and one 0.5mg pill in evening in order to keep the finasteride in my body because the half life of finasteride is 5 to 6 hours.

[@xyz123_45]

You'll be surprise some are breaking it into 4 and taking every other day.

[@manish7661]

I am on minoxidil and finasteride for 3 years and i have seen amazing results. My hair thickness has improved a lot. My scalpe was visible earlier which is not at all noticable now. But one issue is that i am loosing hair at the same rate and there is no reduction in hair fall?? What can be the issue?

[@SuperDodoe]

What dose and frequency on the fin?

[@manish7661]

@@SuperDodoe 1mg fin 5 days a week and dutasteride 0.5 mg every Wednesday and sunday + oral minoxidil 2.5 mg everyday

[@SuperDodoe]

@@manish7661 we all lose some hair. Your assessment that you're losing the same amount doesn't make sense. As you saying that you have amazing results, I don't get it?

[@manish7661]

@@SuperDodoe what i am trying to say is although my hair thickness has significantly improved and maybe i have grown some new hair also, but at the same time i am loosing the same amount of hair which i was loosing before using finasteride. I have heard that finasteride also reduces hair fall rate to some extent and i expected the same when i started using it, but haven't seen that particular result.

[@SuperDodoe]

@@manish7661 some have recommended adding dutesteride to the regiment

[@eileengreenspan730]

I've been using topical minoxidil for 20 years. It works. (1) Can topical cause migraines as well as oral? (2)I've never heard that you can use minoxidil topical ONCE A DAY. if I reduce from 2X to 1X day, will I shed? Thanks so much. veryvmuch

[@eileengreenspan730]

What do you think about Viviscal supps? Thanks

[@aldopotter9359]

Are the side effects for oral minoxidil life threatening? is kinda scary to have those side effects.

[@pinktr_ee]

I agree, completely stopping me from doing this

[@priyanshu.sharma.0002]

Ok

[@muhammadhamza1583]

Dr vikram and Dr Russel please tell me i have had a hair transplant recently of 3000 grafts, now I don’t wanna use finasteride and minoxidil, because recipient hairs will stay forever and resistant to DHT. Now big question how can I stop my existing hairs from falling? Can biotin be enough? Or keeping very small hairs? Plz answer

[@rajendramodusu5980]

Recipient hair will stay and not effected by dht which moron said that Transplanted hair taken from donor areal also shed after 8 or 10 or 12 years most of them as u age Do ur research Minox and finas or oral minox just delays it never never never avert the outcome ( u r destined to bald you wil) Please do research

[@user-vi3nt1ct7f]

رح تظطر تستخدم واحد منهم

[@cesareborgia8312]

Thanks a lot for the detailed video. I have a low blood pressure and during my Minoxidil use I feel very lazy and down. I will try to use it 1 hour before sleeping. Hope it will work

[@RobinandBeastboy]

That's not what they advised, they advised you take a lower dose. What does using it 1 hour before you sleep have to do with anything?

[@goneogoneo]

Hello sir, very informative video and thank you for such good videos. I want to know the composition of the formulas given below are good for my hair or not and sir please explain a little about it. INGREDIENTS Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth 26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid. Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Lysolecithin, Propylene Glycol, Pullalan, Dimethyl isorbide, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Egg protein, Vitamin B5, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Aqua.

[@RavikantRai21490]

I had to stop minoxidil due to an uncomfortable case of palpitations that refused to go away. Now only on finasteride and still maintained the growth even after 2 full months, no shedding at all. It's actually nearing 2.5 months

[@yehyaomar4614]

Did you also have anxiety?

[@RavikantRai21490]

@@yehyaomar4614 yes

[@greggf6831]

What dose of minoxidil were you taking?

[@RavikantRai21490]

@@greggf6831 the standard 1 ml dose but once a day

[@kinshaabid3063]

Finasteride may have other side affects so be aware of that also.

[@deepanchakravarthy594]

I feel that 'lice effect' and mild migraine. I was clueless about its origin. I doubted Minoxidil a bit, but this video confirmed my doubt. (I stopped using it a week ago. But still I feel that effect. Is it okay doctor? Or what medication should I take to fix this?)

[@DemetriusWalker]

Unfortunately the palpitations, headaches, and loss of sleep were all the side effects I experienced using minoxidil. Hair regrowth did occur but I needed to stop use 😢.

[@DonkeyBz]

Was that topical or oral?

[@DemetriusWalker]

@@DonkeyBz topical.

[@boris29122000]

I'm considering trying it as well. Did you lose you regrown hair after you stopped using minoxidil?

[@DemetriusWalker]

@@boris29122000 yes I lost my regrowth.

[@gangadharsatyanaga]

​@@DemetriusWalker Then how naturally u r taking care of your hair??

[@Doing_Time]

never had any effects from minoxidil at all... and my shiny head proves it... on the positive side, don't have to worry about getting it stuck in the hair rather than scalp, although it does just run right off...so enter the dermaroller and now it all soaks into my shiny head nicely and then I throw some near infrared light on it to get the blood flowing and the mitochondria working...I do have a pretty shine

[@danielmbawuike7069]

I noticed that after I stopped using minoxidil , the hair fell off quickly and took more with it, do I have to use it forever

[@jtaha1771]

Hello sir, sorry for bothring you with my questions but I'd like to have some answers. do you still use it ? does it bring your lost hair back ? does it give you a strong hair ? can you use it for the beard as well ?

[@amalmathew7011]

You have to stop it gradually

[@theawesomesausage]

If you quit cold turkey, then yeah. you will lose everything you gained in addition to what you lose with progression of baldness.

[@sumanbhattacharyya446]

Is topical minoxidil effective at the age of 58. At present I am not suffe from any significant hairless. But the hairs at the crown is very less , can I get it thicker by using topical Minoxidil / or topical finasteride

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I am 70. Minoxidil has worked well for me 👍

[@cameraz99]

I have been using minoxidil topical foam for years, and in the last 6 months my hair has gotten much thinner. So my doctor had me switch to 2.5mg minoxidil tablets. Well, my scalp has become _extremely_ itchy! Is this normal? I'm thinking of going back to the foam.

[@DOCFIT_09]

Have you got any results with it?

[@antonioranielcayaco9234]

So if the foam absorbs in around 10 mins. Can we wash it maybe 30mins after applying the foam?

[@jn6359]

Hello ,id like to ask you a question,my hair at the top ,they started falling out many years ago, now I'm 41, is there any chance they will come back with regaine? I used it back then with no results ,i also used nutriol by nuskin and tricomin ,and many other products ,but i dont want to use finasteride because of the side effects

[@stephm4047]

I will start to only use it once a day then. 👍🏻 I would love to get facial hair growth from Minoxidil 🧔🏽 but it does not seem to grow my beard that well 😐 It does seem to make my eyes more dry though.

[@user-dw7us5wp6f]

Is it worked??want to use

[@emap18]

Hi great video, hope u can clarify some questions about minoxidil. First time I applied I did 2 ml once a couple of hours before bed. Now I noticed some little vein in my forehead near the left temple get bigger and then disappear, shoud I worried about that? Maybe I applied too much near this temple? Second question, that night in the bed I felt strange some palpitations for sure, can be because I applied all the 2ml once? Better to do 2x 1ml a day? Many Thanks

[@KabirSingh-ij8wy]

Same I get palpitations even with 0.5 mL dosage! Idk I recently started using it , but I guess it’s too risky!

[@maryanne4606]

Finasteride vs Minoxidil PO? For young men just noticing slight thinning wanting to prevent

[@ShereeForeman-w8h]

Am I okay to try minoxidil I have ordered the foam 5% I am on 2.5 of bendrofluzamide but have tried everything & am now desperate as I have very visible thin hair now on my crown which is giving me really low self esteem. Thank you.

[@abinkuriakose3615]

You both have a comforting voice😊👍

[@MereijeanMancao]

Where i can buy minoxl here in cebu? There is avilable in watsons? Or any drugs store any recomendation because i strugle of my hair loss😢😢😢😢 i dont know how to stop my hair loss

[@wenceslaosalguero2927]

Thank you for all the advice. I just want to share that I started to use Minoxidil about 7 months ago. The side effect for me is Red Eyes and it feels almost like conductivities (I only use it on top of my head), but my eyes hurt, they feel like I have not slept in days, and are reddish. When I stop using it for a couple of days, this effect goes away. Looking forward to your comment on this.

[@sergioplascencia1922]

Same side effect!

[@MBKOMR]

Moi aussi red eyes + gonflement du visage.

[@SuperDodoe]

Are you maybe rubbing your eyes with minoxidil left on your hands?

[@wenceslaosalguero2927]

@@SuperDodoe Thank you for the reply. The answer is NO. I put it on right before I go to bed. Once a night. On the top of my head and back to the crown area. Results have been great. I have no complains about that. I had thinning hair on those areas, and it is almost back to normal after about 7 months.

[@SuperDodoe]

@@wenceslaosalguero2927 you should wait for it to dry before ( as recommended ) going to bed as it could get on your pillow and your eyes

[@Munashe_tsangu]

I can hear the inside of my ear (pulse), but it’s not painful. Is this because of minoxidil and how can I get rid of it. I use foam 5% foligain. 2 pumps morning and evening

[@emilphoryew9436]

Doctors: My question is if one is fighting hyperthyroidism, would this be a contraindication to starting or using oral Minoxidil? I am taking naturopathic medication to reduce my TSH levels and it is working but then I read oral Minoxidil can raise heart rate. Thank you.

[@lostinthiscruelworld9594]

Are you losing wt or gaining weight due to hyperthyroidism?

[@chris5897]

Hi there, doctors. I have low blood pressure (around 90/60) due to genetics, and I sometimes experience dizziness. Can I safely use topical minoxidil?

[@dadomingo9670]

no, lowers it even more

[@usthefolksmusic]

I've been using minoxidil/ derma roller for 11 months now. It improved my hairline the most when I paired the minoxidil with a dermaroller. I was also able to grow a handsomely full beard after struggling with that for 10 years. I finally look my age and haven't been carded since. (Had a baby face)

[@Adz231]

Are you still using it, or have you stopped? If you have stopped have you seen any hair loss

[@usthefolksmusic]

@Adz231 I still use it, but not as consistently as before. I haven't noticed any loss but it definitely looked fuller when I use the dermaroller consistently

[@pranjalpagaria322]

Its a tablet or liquid ? DOES it have side effects?

[@usthefolksmusic]

@pranjalpagaria322 I've only used the topical liquid. The only side effects is sometimes I get some flakes. But it doesn't happen If I keep my scalp moisturized. Also, my hands and arms have way more hair than last December.

[@pranjalpagaria322]

@@usthefolksmusic but we apply it only in scalp then how it will our our body parts hair . Please solve my query

[@trilli7914]

I think I have eczema on my scalp that causes a tonne of dandruff - would my scalp respond well to monoxidil 😊?

[@mcharlton67]

I heard it causes it reduces collagen which can cause premature aging. Is this true?

[@liamjamesevans]

I’m curious about this too

[@Biohacker24]

I think Dr Dray commented on that in her video on Minoxidil

[@ZA-7]

Yes it is...

[@theskilledthrill6009]

Definitely not true. Been using it for 10 years. Has not changed at all. I’ve barley aged

[@seethisclip27]

@@theskilledthrill6009 I really heard it does reduce collagen and causes premature ageing, glad it was exceptional for you

[@danaobera4207]

Day 3 first time user of topical minoxidil. There's slight shedding, but also gastric and headache. I'm 48 years old and have issues with gastric, thus I stopped drinking coffee two years ago. Could it be minoxidil affects headache and gastric?

[@aarshsaraiya3654]

Hello doctors! Please can you make a video on the possible link between insomnia and finasteride/minoxidil, along with workarounds for the same? Thank you!

[@apexclips9594]

I'm pretty sure minoxidil caused it for me, I've seen a few other users on other hairloss videos mention this about minoxidil. One even went as far to quit his finasteride for months, still had insomnia, then one night he took 3 drops of topical minoxidil and couldn't sleep all night. I'm just on topical finasteride right now and have no sleeping problems. I want to add minoxidil back but don't wanna have sleeping problems again. I'm not sure, I haven't seen any videos dive into this but in the oral version it's a side effect so I'm sure minoxidil could be the culprit.

[@aarshsaraiya3654]

@@apexclips9594 oh, great, thanks!

[@trixter1483]

You have no idea how much it can affect your sleep and the mechanism of falling asleep

[@joeymalin]

How long does it continue to be effective?? I’ve heard people saying it completely fell off in as short a period of time as a year!

[@shaffehaffejee3657]

Sushmita: Minoxidil 5% works wonders - use it once per day in the morning and massage well. Wash hands throughly thereafter. Presently on my 4th month - no side effects - keeps the bio hair that I still have but unfortunately no re-growth so in essence I've only retained 1/4 of my thick mane of glossy hair which is better than having no hair 😊

[@powerhouse884]

I started it but more than once a day not knowing about the side effects. I started to have Chest pain (angina). I am going to the Dr tomorrow cuz i had no idea this was the caused until now. I will let him know and probably will use it 1 per day like you.

[@kacper5021]

​@@powerhouse884oral or topical?

[@slowed_to_perfection]

@@powerhouse884 hey, what did the doctor say?

[@powerhouse884]

@@slowed_to_perfection I lowered the those to Once a Day at the amount required 1.0ML. The pain got away. I got a derma roller, it’s been great so far.

[@willsmith4575]

@@powerhouse884what did he say?

[@clinicaldialogues]

With minoxidil and fenasteride combo whether heavy hair shading is possible after 6 months application or there a problem with me ?

[@ScissorN]

How often should you wash your hair when using Minoxidil foam?

[@plumercrs1386]

How about minoxidil and growth oils used together, such as rosemary essential oil?

[@belledejour9766]

Use your brain and imagination. What will happen when you put oil on your hair and scalp daily? Is it realistic to go out with greasy hair?

[@skinnydee1886]

​@@belledejour9766 Perhaps Plumer does not go out to work or go outdoors very often, so he can apply oil to his hair!

[@skinnydee1886]

​@@belledejour9766 Perhaps Plumer does not go out to work or go outdoors very often, so he can apply oil to his hair!

[@user-KABBOTT]

Hello Can you use the shampoo ketoconazole 2% shampoo with the topical nioxin ?

[@giorgikuprava1055]

Oral Minoxidil's side effects are real. I've tried to start it a third time, now at the lowest dosage of 1.25mg, and titrated up in a month and I still have chest pain.

[@giorgikuprava1055]

@@James_ZA I think now I'm adapting to 2.5mg. Will see that. I want to titrate the dosage up to 5mg, 1.25mg every 3 months.

[@giorgikuprava1055]

@@James_ZA I'm trying to maximize results, but I won't tolerate its side effects if continued so, I'll settle at maximum tolerated dosage up to 5mg.

[@agenziacentrale4383]

To giorgi kuprava, i had to stop using the topical minoxidil, it gave me chest pain too but also scary irregular heart beats, i stopped using it and everything went back to normal. Be careful.

[@yehyaomar4614]

I have also the same but with topical monoxidil. Do you also have heart palpitations or anxiety ?

[@greggf6831]

@@James_ZA you see any result?

[@user-js9in4lr3e]

Is there a problem mixing the topical and the foam? I’d been using foam for the last two years; it’s effective and holds my hair in place well. I tried some liquid on my crown tonight and I swear I got a mild headache and my heart rate went up.

[@jgl8552]

I been using topical 5% minoxidil for 6 months. It has done a lot for the vertex and top of my head. But nothing for my receding hairline. I have overused the topical and i get heart palpitations occasionally maybe 4 or 5 times in 6 months. No skin irritation or any other issues. I use it every 21-24 hrs. So, once a day. I wish i could take the pill but topical is cheaper. I want to try it for a year to see how well the treatment will do.

[@arbisangria8933]

Are u taking it with anything else? Fin? Microneedling?

[@jgl8552]

@@arbisangria8933 no. No derm rolling or finasteral.

[@jgl8552]

@Arbi Sangria and i made a mistake, my crown was always fine. It's the front that was thinning, and my temples recessed . The front of my scalp is more dense but my temples never had any growth

[@SuperDodoe]

You need to understand that min is a stimulant and fin a blocker. I made the mistake of losing ground because I was afraid of taking fin. Get on the fin(3x per week M-T-F) to slow and even stop further hair loss

[@jgl8552]

@@SuperDodoe I'm scared of finasteride right now.

[@suecampbell4811]

So you touched on the different size of hair loss area but you didn't talk about how to use a half cap's worth of foam on a large area. How do I do that? I don't have enough - I'm thinking about focusing on different parts of the area per day so as to rotate the foam - I want to use it further but I run out of foam. My dermatologist examined me and suggested I use minoxidil 5 /once a day, so the area is not so large as to be beyond the help of minoxidil. How do I make it last on all parts of the area? Do I use as much as I need to put foam on the scalp where it's needed - which might increase side-effects? Do I rotate which scalp part gets foam each day? How do other people do it? I've researched but either found people using it way too freely or people who have a very small area of focus. Thanks - I just started using it 2 days ago so I appreciate your advice!

[@Helloworld-rp8pn]

How’s the result bro?