Why I Hate Topical Minoxidil (Rogaine)

[@trevorwaldon7115]

If this guy knew what he was talking about, he would have more than 10 hairs on his face

[@drgarylinkov]

Gotta love the ignorance

[@trevorwaldon7115]

@drgarylinkov I was just trolling but now that I looked into you some more. I'm really sorry that you suffered a significant side effect from the covid vaccination that caused your Alopecia to accelerate. Your Bells Palsey reaction was probably scary and even with multiple Ivy league degrees, you still didn't save yourself from the vaccine

[@hobblingoblin2813]

Pin of shame

[@trevorwaldon7115]

@hobblingoblin2813 he continues to delete my replies of apology. I didn't know he suffered a severe side effect from the c19 sh0t. To be great, you over come the impossible. If he cannot overcome the impossible, with his multiple of Ivy League degrees, then he's just another average guy on youtube who was really good at remembering things from school.

[@avanulaneway8418]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 im sorry doc, but this was too funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesnorris3265]

I’ve been using Rogaine since I was 31. I’m 50 now and my hair is thicker than it was in my 20s. So there’s that.

[@an.20.24]

I guess, to each his own.

[@Sabrina066]

Anecdotal evidence does not count 🤷

[@jamesnorris3265]

@@Sabrina066 tell that to my head

[@PavelowB99]

likely youre hairloss has remained slow and stable - minoxidil on its own is enough to eclipse the loss rate caused via androgens. Not the case for most people, you are one of the lucky ones!

[@kathyn8780]

he did say in the stats some it works for but very few

[@beck7360]

Lady here. I’ve used the combo of low dose Spironolactone qd and topical 5% minoxidil qd for approximately over a year and have seen good results. Absolutely saved my hair.

[@sarahfernandes3140]

Same.

[@TuscanWonder]

Male at Birth transgenders also are a population to see the effects of spironolactone on prevention or slowing of further balding

[@gategirl66]

Me, too. Post-menopausal chick here. The hair loss was out of control for about 2 years before I finally caved and used topical minoxidil (liquid). Changed my life..lol..About 2 years later I added oral minoxidil and Finasteride, but still too scared to stop the topical since I had phenomenal results with it.

[@RoussaElsey0515]

Where do you get Spironolactone?

[@gategirl66]

@@RoussaElsey0515 Your dermatologist. It's actually a blood pressure medication so it's prescription only.

[@NerdLifts]

A major benefit of Minox is that it doesn't mess around with your hormones (Ex. androgens). Hair loss occurs in a pattern. If you strengthen hairs on the front line of hair loss, it'll prevent (or at least slow) all hair loss. I started topical Minox when my hair loss started (early 30s) and it slowed the process down. I'm 44 with only some recession. Both my younger brothers are almost totally bald.

[@LiterallyJustAnActualPotato]

Thank you!!! It’s a really risky game to start messing with hormones

[@roool91]

exactly! this guy recommends taking hormones to men like it is nothing. really weird agenda he seems to have...

[@gmtrcl6620]

@@roool91 The safety profile of oral finasteride at low dose is well established. The side-effects sound scary but they seldom occur in most people, and are temporary even if they do occur. Fin is probably one of the best solutions to combat the root of the problem, and you'll never know if it works for you if you never try.

[@Anton-je9bc]

​@@roool91it's strange you kind of figured that out. So many people are really stupid. Yes it's pushed for a reason. Can you think why?

[@roool91]

@@Anton-je9bc calling someone stupid without knowing who I am or what I believe … yeah you are one of the smart ones. Feel free to elaborate on what you know? I maintain that hormone treatment should only ever happen if there is an absolute medical necessity. Being sad about you hair falling out just isn’t that. Anyways, be kind ;)

[@sebastiangruenfeld141]

I've got a question, there's plenty of men in the world whose hairline barely receeds at all even in old age. Why can we not screen the genes of those individuals and compare them to genes of balding men with the goal of gene therapy at a later stage?

[@Seeingisntbelieving]

My dad is one of them. He’s 77 and has a full head of hair. My brother went bald at 28. I’m a lady (no hair loss). We’re now 41 and 42😊.

[@mayurdeeppathak]

Easier said than done. You have basically described an entire generation of research in one sentence.

[@sianmilne4879]

The thing is, there are often hundreds of genes that affect a trait and each gene affects hundreds of traits... So it's easier said than done to narrow down the most important genes with the least side effects to target

[@bobbyg1569]

We have done that.

[@vicfontaine5130]

I would like the genes of people that don't have Ragweed allergies and IBS as well

[@yasmelalcantara]

After breast cancer treatment and taking all the medications that come with it, I was bolding and hated it. I have been using topical 5% minoxidil twice a day and I have no complaints.

[@akilbarboni4198]

just fyi, using it once daily is just as effective. Yes i know it does no say it in the package, but is true.

[@donsq4306]

Respectfully hair is nothing compared to health. I would never take treatment for breast cancer because that is what caused stomach cancer to my mother after she beat breast cancer. It does more harm than good.

[@yasmelalcantara]

@@donsq4306 I hope you never have to make that decision.

[@donsq4306]

@@yasmelalcantara Thank you I wish you all the best I don't wish anyone that terrible ilness.

[@mistrzYi]

Deodorant and sprays full of chemicals are big reasons of breast cancers. Make something natural yourself, dont use shop deodorants

[@AdrienneMint]

Woman here and i am using topical Rogaine for ten years and i love it. My hair is like it was when i was younger. I skip a day about once a week but i do use it regularly.

[@MarlonDeanMusicChannel]

I totally agree. This video is absolute BS! I've been using Minoxidil for 15 years now and so far so good! I unsubscribe...

[@AdrienneMint]

@@MarlonDeanMusicChannel thank you! I really like the videos from this doctor and i am so surprised about this one. If i did not use Rogaine, you would see my scalp through the thin hair, like my mom had. But my mom did not have this available at the time and i am so glad that it is here now.

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

​@@AdrienneMintI started using it. Its been a month. I also do microneedling. I also like this man videos. But this video is rubbish. I only use once in 24h.

[@paulatavares5220]

I thought using Rogaine will improve the issue and after a certain time, you wouldn't need to use it anymore . Like the Dr said, maybe you should search for the root of the problem. The money you spent in Rogaine × 10 years , is way more expensive than a professional treatment for a hair loss or even a hair transplant .

[@paulatavares5220]

I agree with DR . I used it for more than 6 months and didn't see any results so I stopped . I think it's a scam because you need to take it for life to work while they get rich . No thx

[@danielciobanu2457]

I am 50+ and I have 3 years of Rogaine. The results are amazing and I am definitely determined to continue using it. Minoxidil has stopped the hair to fall, to stop thinning and to regain the thickness I had on my 20's. And the hair miniaturization due DHT actions on hair's androgen sensitive receptors, well that hair is now back in business. I understand, Finasteride inhibits the 5-alpha reductase enzyme stopping the testosterone - dihydrotestosterone conversion and it sounds like the golden standard for androgenic alopecia treatment. It makes sense, you are totally right. But, Gary, Minoxidil is ok too. It works. On top of this, few month ago I start some micro-needling sessions. The front side hair follicles, the most affected ones by the DHT action...wow!

[@CazKing43]

how many times a day do you use it?

[@danielciobanu2457]

@@CazKing43 The recommended scheme, twice per day.

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with you awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@cellgrrl]

This really surprises me. I must be a rare case. I have been on topical minoxidil for 5 years. I am a 75 year old woman and my hair has never been thicker. I use it just once a day. I have had problems with scalp irritation but take a few days off, use a dandruff shampoo, and it clears up and I can go back to using it again.

[@melissasmess2773]

I'm 60, works great for me too, very itchy. Woman have much lower Testosterone which makes a huge difference.

[@baldierot]

were you experiencing androgenic hairloss?

[@carlospalma_]

That’s because women, unlike us, are not prone to DHT, which is the root cause of hair loss. Minoxidil for women works wonders. Unfortunately, for men it’s not enough.

[@damagecontrol7]

i used it on my face for over a year twice a day and have a full beard years later still. i couldn't grow a beard at all, not even a shadow before. (as an adult)

[@gr8vijay]

You can try non-alcoholic Topical Minoxidil. The irritation and white flakes will go away.

[@SandyRegion]

I use a topical combination of minoxidil and finasteride which works well for me.

[@tsubimekdeinmansubimekdein3898]

You habe to bc minoxidil wasnt enpugh ?

[@1in7.8b]

This is the correct approach.

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

@@tsubimekdeinmansubimekdein3898 Dutasteride (works 93%) or Finasteride (works 70%) is blocking DHT hormon, so your hair won't fall out anymore. Minoxidil or Nanoxidil causes the blood vessels on your scalp to open and promotes hair growth.That are two separate things..

[@michaels999]

Which product do you use?

[@Silverpump]

No side effects from topical finasterid?

[@JB1994]

Doctors don't like Rogain because they can't make profit on it. It's over the counter.

[@aclaylambisabirdman6324]

Bingo!

[@artosbear]

doctors arent selling rogaine derp. besides lots of doctors prescribe finasteride and minoxidil orally and it works massively better.

[@silversnakezx]

@@artosbearfinasteride is very bad for men's health. Older people already have decreased T level. It's not worth it for few hairs. Sex drive is more important.

[@jhernandez1071]

@@artosbear can you read lol

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@ursellalucylle]

Lady here😊💃... taking since a few years 1.25mg. oral minox. But WITHOUT great results! Now I am on 5% topical Minoxidil, but only every other day. Together with 1.25 mg every other day. Sometimes I needle with O.5. I have almost my beautiful hair back.👍🏻🍀

[@1in7.8b]

Topical minoxidil was a godsend for my gf who experienced temple recession. 5% once a day has worked wonders and its been 3 years now.

[@thevilkids]

Go off queeeeeen

[@jeraldthomas4381]

But it can't make a girl slim😢

[@TheLavenderLover]

Look into natural DHT blockers. Get into the science behind female hair thinning. Try to put that crap down.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

✨️👍

[@andrewjones9991]

Finisteride gave me pretty bad sexual side effects and no one warned me about it. It really bothers me how the risks are so glossed over. Minoxidil may not be very effective but it never gave me any side effects. If I had a choice of ineffective or I can't come, I'll take ineffective.

[@alonsomelojunior3887]

Dude these finasteride side effects eventualy go away, you should've insisted a little more. I started at the dose of 1mg and I had the same sides you had for around 6 months, now I use finasteride 2,5mg and it's all fine. The same happened with Oral MInoxidil, I had all the sides for 3 months and it's all gone.

[@SteveJonesOwnsDSP]

No one warned you about? Bro, it's in all the literature, especially in the pamphlet you get when you get prescribed by a doctor. Either he tells you of the sides directly, or it's given to you. Now you're trying to blame others besides yourself.

[@Goodhello369]

I was biggest defender of finasteride and found eventually it happened to me too. I dont have prob w erec but its more like the eja aspect and not good quality. Quality of that aspect diminished by like 65%. Im willing to bet if i quit it would go away. But… i want to keep my hair so sadly its a trade off i am willing to keep. No way would i use the harsher dutasteride. Id love to switch to saw palmetto though.

[@andrewjones9991]

@@SteveJonesOwnsDSP the medication, like all medication, had an insert written in print so small an ant couldn't read it with all kinds of technical mumbo jumbo and usually all that stuff is just to cover their ass, not actual warnings. Usually when drugs have major side effects, any time a doctor mentions the drug, they mention the side effects. For instance, I use tretinoin and every time a doctor mentions it they mention it causes sun sensitivity. I see mentions of finasteride all the time and doctors, just like the doctor in this video, make no mention of major possible side effects. Before I was prescribed it, not a single person warned me. That is a fact. If you think I should have figured it out from the wadded up sheet of paper glued to the bottle, I guess you can think that.

[@monkeymoment6478]

@@alonsomelojunior3887 Same here. 6 months seems to be the sweet spot. My body had a weird time adjusting, but now all the sides are gone. Not that they were really serious in the first place though.

[@valeriegould1769]

Women in my family start using they start losing their eyebrows and eyelashes when they hit their late 30s. After watching a Rogaine commercial it hit me, hair follicles are hair follicles so why wouldn't it work on my eyebrows and eyelashes. I asked three different pharmacists if there was anything harmful about "painting" minioxidil on my eyebrows making sure it got through to my skin and then using a fine, clean eyeliner brush to paint it onto the base of my eyelashes. All three said there wasn't anything harmful unless I got it in my eye. I started using it a couple of times a day. Within a month I could see new hair growth starting. First, I stopped losing eyebrows and eyelashes. Then the holes in my eyebrows started filling in and new eyelashes started to just poke through. Within a bout two months, my best friend noticed. In three months, my eyebrows and eyelashes all filled back in and I looked normal. I do use a clean spoolie to brush my eyebrows and the base of my eyelashes to clear any dead skin and to stimulate the area. I did notice that before a spurt growth of eyelashes, the base of my eyelashes ached a bit. Brushing them a bit vigorously relieved the ache and within a day or two the area would show new eyelashes poking through. 35 + years later, I'm still using it twice a day. I did add latisse to get my eyelashes to grow longer. Great result!!

[@Sky10811]

careful with latiss as it has side effects

[@Sky10811]

what i noticed: even if i apply minoxidil on my scalp, it improves eye lashes too

[@JoeyGambelli]

I'm happy for your success. The only thing is you've been using it for thirty five years so obviously it's not fixing anything

[@Sandybowls_9001]

I take 1mg of finasteride and topical minoxidil. Adding the minoxidil really helped me with regrowth. I was on oral finasteride for a year, but didn't see much regrowth. When i added the minoxidil, like within 2 month i was getting compliments from my hair dresser. I couldn't afford both oral finasteride and oral minoxidil.

[@N3RDYLICIOUS]

Sounds like placebo effect brother, 2 months is not long enough for minoxidil to do ANYTHING for your hair. Even a regular hair growth cycle takes 5-6 months AT LEAST.

[@GAPIntoTheGame]

@@N3RDYLICIOUShyper respnders exist

[@Alexatorr]

The key here is to use a combination of approaches, such as minox + finasteride / dutasteride + ketokonazol. Plus regular nutrition and vitamins for hair could help to support hair growth.

[@lisa22150]

Yup, this is my approach along with LLLT and microneedling.I WILL WIN.

[@arun_gaming1426]

What is LLLT ? I'm also facing hair loss.. planning to get on with it

[@Alexatorr]

@@lisa22150 it's important to be careful with microneedling, not to overdo it, since it may cause scarring and actually increase hair loss. Regarding LLLT cannot say anything since as far as I know the proof of its eficacy is not quite there. But I guess it won't harm anyway. Also there is limited data on the efficacy of such treatments as Stemoxidine, Fluridil, which can be actually stacked up. However, I've been using Fluridil (market name Eucapil) for over a year and haven't noticed significant results.

[@tofuguru941]

I thought ketokonazol was for skin irritation and dermatitis?

[@HWCWTD]

​@tofuguru941 it is. It's an antifungal. However, it does appear to be a mild anti-androgen

[@bear211]

I've been using minoxidil (local generic) for 4 months now and my hair stopped falling out entirely. I used to lose 200-300 hairs daily and even up to 1000 with every washing for years. Now I lose about 17 hairs daily and about 100 during washing. I see new hair growing over my forehead. My harine is still a little bit receded, but if this current situation continies, I'll be happy with that because the treatment is pretty affordable. This is definitely something to consider though. Female late thirties btw.

[@bivvystridents3752]

Talk to me about counting hairs.

[@donsq4306]

Yea but men are different lol

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@thpxs0554]

I’m a 59 yr old man, (not a golden hamster) I had a full head of hair but noticed a year ago it was slightly thinning on top, not much but I noticed it. I started on Regaine foam( uk) once a day and the results a year later are amazing, I can use a hair dryer again but the new hairs are curly. So now I have a full head of wavy hair instead of straight hair. But hair is hair.

[@tristan5459]

wavy might even be better

[@theboyisso6960]

Wavy hair is beautiful! Enjoy Sir!

[@pw4703]

Try buying minoxidil in bulk online it’s much cheaper 😊

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with you awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@bigspicydad8970]

What about reports of heart complications related to oral min, vs no complications with topical?

[@alonsomelojunior3887]

There are side effects just like any other oral medication you take, the body eventually gets used to it.

[@SteveJonesOwnsDSP]

Oral is more likely to go systemic, which is why the sides are stronger. Topical can still get serious heart complications (I got them), and especially if you regularly use a dermaroller. Although efficacy is lower with topical, you also get less sides, but it's messy and a pain to apply. So there are trade-offs.

[@bigspicydad8970]

@@SteveJonesOwnsDSP oral is systemic by definition no?

[@Nathan47223]

Serious side effects of oral minoxidl is extremely rare

[@bigspicydad8970]

@alonsomelojunior3887 the possible side effects of fin is my boners stop the possible side effects of oral min is fluid build up in and around the heart. I understand anything that works has side effects but some are much greater than others

[@zepho100]

I had a transplant which worked really well for a year. After the 1 year mark my transplanted hair became very thin and looked terrible, so I started using Rogaine in the foam form and it worked well. My hair is much thicker and looks good.

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil?

[@susiemccallister9352]

I got plapitations from using Minoxidil for hair thinning after several months of use and didnt notice much of a difference anyway. I quit taking it and only stayed with finasterides. Then i went and did prp treatments and a hairline transplant and just after 5 months later now my hair looks completely different. It looks like it used to look when i was 15 yrs old and i couldnt be happier having no side effects anymore with a full set of perfect hair.

[@AbiBrown-q9k]

I also got palpitation from taking minoxidil however, I broke the pill in two and took half in the morning and the other half dinner

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

Did you transplant hair on the sides? Like above the sideburns?

[@susiemccallister9352]

@@Mercurial_Phantom Yes and a little bit inwards where the hair was starting to get thinner and also moved the hairline a bit forward on the forehead. Since my donor area is massive with thick hair the results got even better than expected. And the prp treatments kinda restores the hair overall to a younger version of itself. Only way to keep it that way is also to keep taking finasterides and the hair will do its work. I think minoxidil does more harm than good to the body overall whether u take it topical or pill. and as long as u done prp treatments u can instantly stop taking it. The prp treatment is so potent and strong that quitting minox straight away wont give any side effects like hair shedding. Just make sure to eat a healthy diet a few weeks before the prp treatments and for a few weeks after the prp treatment to give the scalp as much nutritions as it can take. Because the blood they use for the prp treatment will contain more nutritions.

[@birdabow]

I had the same thing happen randomly after a few months I also got them

[@mihneadoc4069]

@@susiemccallister9352How many and how often did you have the PRP treatments?

[@sherullahkhansahimdadkhan3579]

very informative video i was about to start tropical minoxidil but now i must consult a specialist, thanks for uploading such a great videos. whenever i have some doubts over any medical topic i just search for your video and found it very informative and saves a lot of money and time and get free consult from ur channel . thank you once again and love ur all video, please ignore all negative comments as they have a lack of knowledge you are doing a great work for the community. 👍

[@alexmitchell5339]

I recently switched from topical Minoxidil to oral. After a month I haven't noticed any changes on my scalp but I've been growing excess hair everywhere else which is awful. I'll be switching back to topical!

[@andrewjones9991]

I'd love to have more body hair. Maybe I'll switch to oral. That's a good side effect to me.

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

Dear you need to be consistent in typical manoxdil. Oral treatment has side effects that you can grow hairs on other parts of your body. Where you don’t need it.

[@Chris-nr3md]

Have you noticed any difference with your heart rate ?

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

@@Chris-nr3md dear I am using topicals manoxdil. I am feeling shedding at the moment. I am feeling positive. No heart rate difference. It’s normal. But if you taking tablets oral manoxdil you may feel side effects.

[@alexmitchell5339]

@@Chris-nr3md Not at all luckily.

[@Xtramedium1961]

Surely oral minoxidil and finasteride carry a much heavier health burden where topical minoxidil and saw palmetto are obviously less effective but a less damaging compromise

[@SpaceRanger187]

cant live forever

[@ccuwaniii6510]

Sides for Fin are rare and tend to be mild. You can adjust the dose to 0,5mg daily to reduce sides if they occur. Nocebo is a possibility too. Ditch saw palmetto. It doesn't do anything

[@swayp5715]

Yes but they don't work so it's a moot point

[@BullMooseFox]

Saw palmetto is worthless. I wish I just went straight to finasteride.

[@Xtramedium1961]

@@ccuwaniii6510 hard to prove anything works but I’ve still got very good hair after transplant and saw/regaine/micro/nizorol at 62 so I’ll keep going and believing

[@z7531]

I have tried a lot of approaches. For many years, I took oral finasteride and topical minoxidil and had a great outcome with thick hair. It was very natural looking. A couple of years ago, I decided that I had been on oral finasteride for too many years, so I stopped taking finasteride and stayed with topical minoxidil, and gradually started losing hair but not at a heavy pace. Then I stopped both and took oral minoxidil. I started having subtle chest pains so I stopped it and the chest pains went away. I went back to topical minoxidil (but a 6% dosage) with topical finasteride and it has been okay but not as effective as the oral finasteride. So now I am going full circle back to oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. I am in the early stage so I am getting heavier hair loss (I heard this is typical). I hope I get back to my earlier great outcome. But I will see if my body chemistry has gone out of whack.

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@acosta7699]

I use dutasteride and oral minoxidil, but I don't notice any difference, except when I use topical minoxidil. The only difference I noticed with oral minoxidil was that the hair on my arms seems to be longer. The only negative side of topical minoxidil is that it makes my hair drier because I use the alcohol-based version, but on the other hand, by reducing oiliness, it also helps to reduce the pain I feel on my scalp when it is more oily. I even think that maybe my hair loss is not male pattern baldness because dutasteride didn't improve it at all.

[@Red-ys5qf]

Do you have to transition from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil or can you just drop the topical and immediately start the oral?

[@ursellalucylle]

Thank you for your responses.. but my hair loss was some kind of strange... It was not really a thinning of hair. Rather 27 little bald spots all over my head- and this very quickly. (Even my Derm. told me - never seen this before...). And he is a Genius-Specialist for hairloss here in Europe. They gave me Steroide inj. for over one year. Together with Minox. orally 1.25mg. 2.5 mg. was too strong for me. Felt dizzy. So I stopped the Injections and took various Vit. and Patches from Lifewave x-39/Aeon/Glutathione... not regulary. Now and today- I almost have my huge strong hair back. (Not the same structur- more curly). With Minox.5% topical sine 8 months and 1.25 mg. orally every other day. And needle with 0.5 mm. My Goal is now- to quite Minoxidil... , very, very slooowly and let's see what happens. Sorry, for this loooong story! Maybe - it will help someone too.🍀

[@Posch40]

How bad is was? How much % of you hair you did loss before you star in medications?

[@ursellalucylle]

@@Posch40 Really bad! Almost 70% of hairloss.

[@Posch40]

@@ursellalucylle My girl is 11 old and lost already 97% lashes and brows too in 6 months😔 We did 2 round of injections and solution not response.

[@ursellalucylle]

​@@Posch40I am really sorry for your young girl!😢 Do you know here diagnosis and about the vitam levels (D3, Biotin etc..)? And what do you mean wirh "2 rounds of Injections?" I received injections for almost 2 years. Monthly! Even on my brows which is extremly painful. It takes a lot of patience to see results. In my case over 4 years. Never ever give up the Hope!

[@SZMarcos]

Minoxidil can be used once per day just fine, the twice per day thing is an outdated recommendation. Oral minoxidil is a medication that doesn't even work too well for what it was created and there are serious concerns about damaging the heart by taking it orally. Topical minoxidil is very unlikely to give you any systemic effects, you just can't get enough to get a meaningful amount in your blood. Doesn't seem like a good idea to me, you might as well take finasteride, since it at least goes to the root cause of male pattern baldness, instead of just stimulating it independently (but yeah, this only applies to males or females with that kind of hair loss).

[@ABucc]

I heard the same thing about oral minoxidil being discontinued for high blood pressure due to its damaging effects on the heart, so why would anyone take it for hair loss?

[@Sky10811]

finasteride has too much side effects and not allowed to women before menopause

[@SZMarcos]

@@Sky10811 the latter is correct. The former depends on the person, and often can be mitigated through continued use or reduced frequency or dose. Wouldn't risk heart damage for that anyway.

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@yessi1585]

What about topical finasteride?

[@Moco_Cork1]

Anecdotal, yes but Regaine ( the name its marketed under here in ireland) has done wonders for me. It has quite literally stopped my excessive hair loss.

[@TheCaringMedic]

Oral minoxidil is off license medication for hair loss while oral finasteride has many side effects including rare risk of testicular cancer . A combination of topical minoxidil and topical finasteride used daily is the better of both worlds.

[@melissasmess2773]

Oral minoxidil is known to cause unwanted hair growth in other areas.

[@levycrawford7767]

I agree. I'm female and used topical of both and it worked great for me. I stopped for several months and I've just started to noticed thinning again so ill be starting it back again. I also do not have a greasy feeling in my hair after it dries and I only wash my hair every 5 days or so. I was also taking oral minoxidil with the topical. It worked great for me. I had so much new growth that I stopped taking it. So, maybe it's men that don't see good results?

[@snowkie]

Respect to Dr. Liknov, but he first discredits studies showing similar efficacy of oral and topical minoxidil due to lack of statistical significance. Fine. But then in the next sentence he says "... in my experience...." and advocates for oral minoxidil. Is his experience anything more than anecdotal?

[@l4xx03luyf6l0to]

I am glad you mentioned oral minoxidil. Few doctors do and there is not as much information about it as finasteride. When I decided to do something about my hair loss I researched the options. I was concerned about post-finasteride syndrome. I found a study that showed that oral minoxidil was safer and more effective than finasteride so I decided to give it a try. I have only been taking it a few months but have already seen significant improvement.

[@sumsar0125]

Bro, there's a reason why oral minox isn't common practice (off label). Do yourself a favor and look into heart issues and oral minox. Oral finasteride has infinitely more scientific research than oral minox and like Gary said, minox doesn't get to the root cause of hair loss. Check Kevin Mann's "Hair Cafe" channel for additional perspectives.

[@lucasxxx9540]

You get it all wrong. Finasteride is mostly safe while oral minoxidil can literally kill you.

[@_stefan7589]

@@sumsar0125 Any medication can have side effects, actual heart issues are very rare. In fact, it is used for high blood pressure too. It's also much more likely to be successful. It's meant to be taken with finasteride as usual.

[@JonTodt775]

Did you experience excess hair growth anywhere else in your body apart from your head after taking oral minoxidil?

[@l4xx03luyf6l0to]

@@JonTodt775 Not so far.

[@Cicelyize]

I was on high dose antiandrogens for 2-4 years after I lost > 50 % of my hair in my twenties and was diagnosed with early onset AGA- did nothing. Fast forward 5 years, I started minoxidil and my hair regrew. I am now 44 and minoxidil has been the one thing keeping my hair. There’s a reason minoxidil is still first line- for women at least.

[@zach4216]

It’s completely different for men and women

[@lauratamaralecusaysalazar4675]

I only use topical once a day, sometimes skip it on weekends, and had amazing results and it had been only 4 months use. I did shed and now have lots of new hairs

[@Youtubing000]

I have experience of minoxidil for 4 years and all you say is correct 100% Mino never treated the cause of hair loss and I hate it, but finally, I was able to reduce the dose from twice a day to once a day and I added tretinoin, and it's been a year. For me, that's a victory.

[@Youtubing000]

If time goes back, I would not use minoxidil more than once a day

[@atalasstefano62]

On Finasteride 1.25mg daily, Minoxidil 5% once a day and derma stamp 0.7mm once a week. Did wonders for me! my temples have grown back 100% in one year.

[@karenk9573]

Can I ask, is your minoxidil topical and do you use it right after derma stamping? Thanks!

[@atalasstefano62]

@@karenk9573 I use the topical yes. On days i use derma stamp i wait a few hours before i use the minoxidil 5%

[@YakubBlackmann]

Can someone explain to me why men should block dht, what are thr benefits apart from hair loss treatment and what are the side effects? To me it doesn't look like a good idea.

[@semi_dry_s]

Well in my case (very early stage of androgenic alopecia at age 18, female pattern) i do see improvement in my hair with using daily minoxidil (5%, once per day). I am also taking contraception pills, both prescribed by dermatologist, according to whom the disease is fully reversed. But what does surprise me that treating low (acceptable, but low) ferritin level improved my hair condition, especially baby hair longevity. Now I'm almost 23 and i must admit that I'm little stressed about tying new ways of treatment, but we will probably try to go without contraception and see what would happened - my level of androgens had always been not high

[@donsq4306]

I see so many females posting here, test to DHT conversion in men is different.

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@xxo5294]

Question: if anti androgen medications are out of the question due to a history of gynecomastia (had surgery, do not want to risk it returning), is it better to be on oral minoxidil than nothing at all? I’m at a loss and feeling very stuck. I just can’t risk gynecomastia coming back from finasteride or something similar. I’m even scared to try saw palmetto. Help 🙏🏻

[@cryptexmelnikov9075]

It says twice daily application but once is more then enough because of the half-life of the drug itself which lasts around 24 hours.

[@Jorsten]

It's not.

[@cryptexmelnikov9075]

@@Jorsten don't comment if you cant elaborate.

[@chimpboy12345]

@@cryptexmelnikov9075 It's actually about 21 hours. So if you are using it once a day at the same time each day you're not getting the full benefit.

[@logoski589]

Once a day worked for me. Refused to bother with it more than that.

[@wandajensen9104]

I have a bad allergy to Minoxidil. I tried it for several months and developed swollen eyelids and sinus trouble and eventually had to stop because It was even causing my asthma to act up. Now I have extreme patchy hair loss on the top and sides of my scalp. It is horrible. I don't know what to do. I can't try anything with Minoxidil in it. What do you suggest?

[@jenniferhilliard8770]

You can see a dermatologist about prescribing spironolactone. I was given the option of taking minoxidil with Prenatal vitamins or take spironolactone.

[@1in7.8b]

I love your content but this video left a lot to be desired. Everything. you said is correct but I think the message could have been more complete. Minoxidil, whether oral or topical is a very good adjunct therapy to 5a-R inhibitors. Dual therapy alongside a lifestyle with a focus on your overall health is the ultimate approach to curbing hair loss. There are many fantastic combined fin/min topical formulas that work brilliantly and don't use PG as a carrier while also minimizing and in some cases completely eliminating side effects. I am on my 10th year of fin/min, testing oral and topical, and at nearly 40 my hair looks like it did in my 20s. FWIW, I tried oral min for 3 months and near the end of the 3rd month I had to quit due to chest pain which resolved a week after stopping. I have tried it several times over the years and the same thing ends up happening so I stick with topical.

[@ebugatta]

And what about fin? Do you use the oral or the topical?

[@alejandroarmijo9067]

At time stamp 1:55, you mentioned “it can help convert vilis hairs to thicker hairs” but it’s unclear if you are referring to topical or oral. Which are you referring to? Thanks in advance!

[@soyboymcgee8529]

Both

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

Try using topical manoxdil first. It’s less side effects. Rogain form or regain form is the best.

[@Anonymous-ot6kb]

I started using minoxidil (alopexy) in November 2017 and saw great results just two months after. But with the years, my hair started to fall out again. Additionally, local minox completely destroyed the structure of my hair, making it look very dry and poor quality. Got my hair transplantation last week now and was wondering about the oral minoxidil. My question is, as minox is strengthening the hair growth of existing hair, doesn't it also effect hairs you're not happy with like hairs on your back or on your shoulders? I want to avoid that these hair grow more or faster....

[@alexp2915]

Thank you for pointing out the danger to pets!!

[@margaretcortez3900]

YIKES!!!! was about to start, now probably not. My cat likes to sometimes lick my hair and cuddles on my head and pillow. 😮😣🙀

[@contentlounge6652]

Have you ever seen or had a patience show signs of pericardial effusion from oral minox? It’s the reason why I stick to topical due to some studies showing this.

[@drgarylinkov]

Nope

[@VanTemplar]

Doesn't oral minoxidil have a strong impact on the blood pressure? Also what other effects would reduced DHT levels cause, if one takes DHT blockers? I might be overthinking it, but I never liked the idea of taking blood pressure and hormone affecting pills.

[@donsq4306]

Well to be completely honest with you taking any drug is not healthy for you. There is a reason big pharma kill millions of people each year. Sometimes legally and sometimes they pay some fines here and there but the industry is worth trillions. But people don't seem to care so there is that. It also depends how much stress you put your body in if you consume garbage food and live a stressfull live. And you use drugs you won't live a long live. To each their own.

[@DUWANGlai_kangyi]

"strong" impact... Yes, at high doses! The typical dose prescribed to combat hypertension is 40mg! For hair loss, it is 2.5mg, an insignificant amount! A lot of the cases where side effects are present take a bit BUT DO in the end wear off. Of course you should be attentive to your body and make whatever decision is best for you, but the fear mongering around oral minoxidil is insanely exaggerated. It works just fine for many people

[@VanTemplar]

@@DUWANGlai_kangyi What about finasteride? Blocking your body from converting free testosterone to DHT (which is a much more potent form of testosterone if I understand correctly)

[@asdasd-mg9sc]

You mention oral spironolactone specifically for hair growth, which may be helpful for some, but in my case (female over 40 with elevated DHEAS) I’m prescribed it to do the exact opposite (to reduce hair unwanted hair growth like on the chin). For women with various hormonal issues (PCOS, endocrine issues, etc.) which is quite a lot of us, oral spironolactone won’t aid in hair growth. Do the provided statistics where oral spironolactone may not be effective for women include those with hormonal/endocrine variances?

[@stuartwaterman-fc9pt]

Do you recommend the oral form of minoxidil for women as well, given the concerns about hair growth in areas that aren't typical for women? Does a lower dose help mitigate such concerns?

[@wendyamsterdam8482]

I know a woman who stopped using medication because she started groing hair on het ears.

[@levycrawford7767]

I haven't had any weird hair growth on oral. I take both topical and oral. Works great for me!

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

Try using topical manoxdil. It has less side effects. And works directly on hairs scalp.

[@heavenknows4857]

I've seen videos where people report positive effects from using topical minoxidil. However, opinions vary widely: some say it's bad, while others praise it. It's hard to know what to believe. I suppose the best approach is to find what works for you and stick with it.

[@SteveJonesOwnsDSP]

Topical Minoxidil gave me scary heart issues; especially when I took a deep breath in the morning, and I only applied it once a day. I've read that the heart issues were even worse with the Oral form -- I heard stories of some folks waking up in the middle of the night with a rapidly beating heart. I also got contact dermatitis because I didn't wash my hands well enough. So whenever I applied mino to my head, I'd get allergic breakouts on my forearms. On the other hand, I am on Fin and have no ill side effects whatsoever.

[@Omas012]

are you sayijg minoxidil applied to the scalp gave you scary heart issues?

[@thekingsson1757]

@@Omas012it did for me but I dermarolled then applied I may have left it on to long. But it does work

[@logoski589]

Same, used the topical once a day and started getting palpitations every night. Went away immediately after I stopped using it.

[@silvahawk]

i heard spearmint tea also help block androgen, is there any significant effect of spearmint tea with hair loss?

[@prastutdahal3199]

I started using menoxidil because one of your videos said that minoxidil helped with hair regain. And now you're saying you hate it??

[@Marstardon-]

Pharma has got to him .. fin is so dangerous for males if u want to emasculate yourself go for fin … that stuff should only be used for people with no sex life or 70 plus year old

[@kingbanksss]

😂😂😂

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@johnwick884]

Hi Dr. Linkov, I’m interested in trying topical Minoxidil (not oral) 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, 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!

[@johnwick884]

Hey Doctor Linkov. I guess you are very busy and dont have time to answer every question or comment on KZbin. But I would really be super happy if you could look into my comment :(. I really dont know who to ask. My local Doctor had no idea about that topic :(.

[@chiha8615]

I love your channel! Thank you for the educational content. I really appreciate the in depth analogies and the specific explanations for each ingredient in targeting a more well rounded approach for tackling hair loss! I was always confused at the different mechanisms for each individual medication - super helpful

[@user-xz6bp9eq9p]

What about those of us with hair loss from traction alopecia? I can never find good information about hair loss from traction alopecia and wether the hairs can become terminal.

[@danbreton9269]

I started experiencing hairloss about 6/7 years ago (Im 28), I`m using Minoxidil for at least 4 years now I believe, I still have hair, but every year I have less and less, I do not feel like Minoxodil is doing much honestly. I´m a bit scare of Finasteride but I think Its time to consider that option and a possible FUE in a future

[@Christinalacrevette]

Finasterid is dangerous

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

Fina still causing hair loss, Duta is better.. But your sperm kwality is getting worse when using it..

[@BlindWatchMakers]

I was also a bit scared about the possible negative effects of Finasteride but i took the chance and have been on it for 10 years. It completely stopped all hair loss, whereas every other male in my family has lost or is losing their hair. It's important to remember that in the studies the rate of negative side effects was very low. It's easy to read horror stories and get freaked out, the possibility is there but its not very likely. As for myself and this is TMI, the only side effect i had was decreased semen volume for a few months which eventually returned to normal.

[@danbreton9269]

@@BlindWatchMakers Thank you for your feedback! I understand around 1-2% of males has this side effects, but Im still worry for the long run, because studies stop tracking the evolution after some time. but well, I`ll give it a shot. Even with an FUE the doctor recommends Finasteride as well, so there is no way around

[@donsq4306]

@@danbreton9269 You are smart to feel scared it's your body telling you not to mess with drugs. Do some research never listen to other people. I will only state facts for one, Finasteride was approved to shrink enlarged prostates and now it's used to decrease levels of a natural body hormone (DHT). Wich is essential for many organs and skin functions. Not to mention your sperm quality and libido will get affected. This is a fact if you will feel it or not does not matter. Because your body DOES feel the effects on a daily basis. People feel totally fine until they die the next day and it's because of drugs just like this.

[@LaRubia62]

I started using 5 percent once per day last year, saw massive hair regrowth and a ton on my face ears and neck. I backed off to every other day then dropped to 2 percent every other day. I'm still seeing growth and my hair is crazy thick. I would not take it orally. I think it's hard on the liver.

[@Posch40]

How much % of you hair was loss?

[@LaRubia62]

@posch21 I had bald patches, on the sides and thinning through the top. Combination of stress and olaplex being used during highlighting hard to say but felt like 30 percent loss. I am still doing 2 percent minoxidil every other or 3rd night, and maintaining what I regrew

[@aclaylambisabirdman6324]

It just depends on the person; it really works for some of us and barely works for others.

[@wandajensen9104]

I also tried Organic castor oil on my body and hair but got hives all over. I used it alone and a lot of it. So i am not sure if it was just an overload or what. But not i am afraid of that as well. 🤕

[@ganeshm2077]

Topical minoxidil actually stopped my hair fall for androgenic alopecia after 4 months of use.

[@pauldack5129]

This is what I've noticed with my 3 month use so far. It stopped my hair loss after a shedding period that stressed me the F out. Hopefully I will see some.growth soon

[@connor8614]

As stated, you will most likely see a temporary benefit to topical minoxidil used as a monotherapy, but if you truly have AGA you absolutely will continue to see hair loss in the long term.

[@ganeshm2077]

@@connor8614 Question is how long the benefit from minoxidil lasts?

[@connor8614]

@@ganeshm2077 Not long, from what I have read hair loss resumes within 6 months for most people upon cessation.

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@1dontknow4321]

Looking at some of the studies it looked like the androgenic blocker bicalutamide was the better drug for women. How would you suggest we find a doctor to prescribe that. My daughter’s dermatology and GYN wouldn’t.

[@adamp6320]

I take oral minoxidil 5mg daily, but I can't stop using the topical out of habit as well. Help me Dr Linkov!

[@אריאלבנגי]

Do you have side effects from the oral Minoxidil? Thanks

[@adamp6320]

@@אריאלבנגי nothing yet, I started on 2.5mg and after a while upped the dosage once used to taking it. I think for me, below 10mg should be fine. I have mild high blood pressure to start with so I think this drug helps that in mild amounts daily.

[@OinkyHaha]

Can I use topical minoxidil on top of taking oral minoxidil? I have been using topical for years and there isn't a good sign that its working. The only good thing is hair didn't get lesser

[@liamadaley]

I feel sad that Dr Gary is pushing his website so much. Now it feels like the videos are no longer independent expertise but instead tailored towards selling his stuff. Has private equity changed your priorities, Dr G? 😢 Such a shame. And what’s with the weird lighting… used to be a smart, successful doctor helping. Now it feels like…. Well… I don’t want to say ‘sellout’ but a detrimental change. Come on, Doc, you didn’t need the money!

[@Magnetic975]

First thought as well - he wants to direct people to products on his site. Topical 5% Minoxidil and daily scalp massages (with my hands, no fancy massagers) have made the difference for me.

[@liamadaley]

@@Magnetic975 I’m on the oral minox form and it’s worked well. But now it doesn’t feel like independent advice. He’s selling.

[@1dontknow4321]

Doctor do you prescribe spirolactone? My doctor’s dermatologist wouldn’t prescribe it or hormones and the GYN wouldn’t prescribe the spirolactone either.

[@danielrose3434]

Stop Finasteride and Duasteride also, after 3yrs it chemically castrated me.

[@joshuacilano4557]

I'm using financial since I was 20 I'm now 30 and starting to seen more thinning i don't want to use monocodile. I just recently start it micro needling with a darma roller 1-2 week but people saying at home micro needling is bad now. WHAT DO I DO? HELP PLEASE?!

[@GacktSama1992]

I have to disagree with this one, Ive watched a bunch of the videos over the year and a lot of them I like, this one he mentioned PRP, and the research I have done on multiple forums clinics, is that 80 percent of people say it never did work for them and they spent thousands of dollars for sessions, I do agree that people need to take a DHT blocker with min in order to boost results .

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@GacktSama1992]

@@alexshatner3907 I would definitely talk to a dermatologist, or get some blood work done a local place to see if you are low on anything, sometimes being low on iron or vitamin D causes hair loss too. I would look into getting a DHT blocker so wheh you use min for hair growth you don’t lose it .

[@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?

[@sianmilne4879]

I have heard dermatologists recommending Nizoral shampoo (ketoconazole 2%) to help with androgenic alopecia. What do you think of this?

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

It’s not the best treatment. Try using typical manoxdil. It works much better.

[@bestman2670]

It does not work. I have been using Nizoral for the past 7 years to treat my sebderm, which occurred alongside androgenic alopecia. My hairline is still receding and I am still losing density all over. I would have regrown or maintained all that hair if it did help.

[@MrSalmanBadshah]

@@bestman2670 Why don't you try topical manoxdil .also for sebum you can wash your hairs with apple cyder vinegar. .

[@pw4703]

It can help a bit but best used in conjunction with minox and an anti androgen

[@TapaswiniSwain]

Works in conjunction with other treatments, not alone

[@ethoslogospathos]

Tell me about it, I wish I never touched it. I was trying to keep my hair... then a couple months of usage, all of my hair fell out. So I kept using it and it never came back. It was thin before, then QUICKLY, just gone.

[@cinegenies4651]

So you don't recommend topical Minoxidil that has no side effect, but you still recommend Finasteride that can for sure cause erectile dysfunctions and infertility ?!!

[@BullMooseFox]

Side effects in fin are rare. Finasteride rocks.

[@Silverpump]

​@@BullMooseFoxit's not rare...you can get side effects too after you stop using it

[@BullMooseFox]

@@Silverpump It is rare. Less than 2% and most side effects go away with continued use.

[@Silverpump]

@@BullMooseFox 2% is what "studies" say and what it says on the package...The reality is different

[@BullMooseFox]

@@Silverpump Maybe if you're a soy boy with low T. I had to try it 3 times. 3rd time I started with small doses and worked my way up. Now that I'm used to it I feel better than before and I'm seeing actual hair recovery. I fell for the anti fin propaganda for years and all it did was cause me to need a hair transplant for successful regrowth since I waited. Anyone who is losing their hair just get on finasteride ASAP and don't read the negative propaganda. Odds are you'll end up on it anyway and will need surgery to regain a semblance of your original hair line.

[@BrianHayden-ee7pg]

I have seen a video by Derick from mpmd and he says the efficacy of topical minoxidil can be doubled if used along with a microneedling roller to the scalp (but not on the same day as minox as it can enter the blood stream which could be problematic as minox oral is a prescription medication and you don't want unknown amounts of a prescription minox entering the blood stream . And even more effective if combined with ketoconazole shampoo (ketoconazole is a mild DHT blocker not just by killing certain fungi that can contribute to hair loss.) he also said that oral castor oil has some evidence to suggest it may* help with male pattern baldness but oral castor oil does not have sufficient evidence to PROVE it works but its cheap and has a great safety profile

[@KalkuehlGaming]

4:56 Oh, right. It's a conflict of interest. I knew something was going on.

[@lillebrowning2231]

I feel like finasteride is geared more towards men taking it. Is it safe for Women to take it? I take dutasteride 3x week, use Irestore red light helmet, topical minoxidil, and nizoral shamoo. Still having massive shedding 😪. What more can I do?

[@donsq4306]

No ofcourse not it's for male only and even for males its terrible for health. It was first approved to shrink enlarged prostates and now it's used to decrease levels of a natural body hormone (DHT). Wich is essential for many organs and skin functions. Not to mention your sperm quality and libido will get affected. Not worth for me to each their own.

[@jazcc]

I tried topical a long time ago and I just got rashes in the back of my head. I have been to many Drs including hair club and all I got were take biotin or spend hundreds of dollars on hair club products that only worked for a few months. I’m so glad I found a Dr that listen to me and my concerns. Thanks Dr G for the oral minoxidil.

[@C99-k5s]

I have been using topical 5% minox for 6 months and just added microneedling with a derma pen. I already see a lot of improvement and new hairs growing where there were none before. I also grew a beard with it. I think you are bashing an effective drug with minimal sideffects. For pet owners the oral form could be an alternative. I just prefer that stuff to not be in my system as much tho.

[@raygin6581]

You are better than that clickbait thumbnail and title

[@melissasmess2773]

He should've titled it why you need to stop DHT in order to regrow hair with minoxidil.

[@mdsouz4]

How is it a clickbait? He does go on to say he isn't a fan of topical minoxidil multiple times in the video and he states his reasons

[@JvariW]

@@mdsouz4I don’t get it either. Maybe he changed the title of the video. We did watch it significantly later than they did.

[@-cMc-]

I love how you take doctor approved to a whole new level.

[@bernardliad4647]

Thumbs down for clickbait title that's unnecessarily harsh on something that's an effective and proven PART of the equation...topical Minoxidil has done great for me and I highly recommend it.

[@ProxiusMusic]

Ok, I've done a lot of research about minoxidil before I started 2 and half years ago. I was a victim of male pattern baldness from my father's side all his brothers and him already started to lose hair in very young ages like 20 to 35's. Like knowing that I will be end up bald in future is not enough I also ended up with seborrheic dermatitis for the last 15 years which was even more ruining my scalp and hair. I could not apply any known grocery big pharma shampoo brands to my scalp any longer so I've spent trying to find the right shampoo for 10 years. None of the internationally big, known and expensive af pharmaceutical seborrheic dermatitis 'curing' shampoos helped. So all these was before I actually started to use minoxidil. Last 2 and half years I'm applying minoxidil to my hairline and frontal top side of my hair where the genetic pattern is. Guess what? It did work. You are saying that it's just stimulates but you don't mention that why stimulation of blood flow on the scalp area is GOOD. In fact stimulation on scalp is very very important for the health of scalp and hair follicles. Increasing the speed of the blood flow has completely stopped the extreme hair loss for me and it solved the dandruff flake patches on the hairline and top of my head. Re gaining the healthy scalp helped the super tiny baby hair on my hairline and other areas to thicken and grow faster which increased the density.. Now I have super strong and dense hair especially on the top. I used to get a full palm of fallen hair from my shower's drain after every shower before minoxidil, now I get a pinch of hair which is normal.. So, please make a FAIR comparison when you compare Topical Minoxidil to Finasteride. Yes Topical Minoxidil may have side effects so do Finasteride.

[@GrimSpec]

Well that's the only thing that can be used here in EU without prescription. Finasteride is almost imposible to get since docs here doesn't acknowlage hairloss as an issue.

[@mckarambo5216]

Dr. Gary respectfully I agree to disagree! The internet is full of patients reporting of permanent E.D and depression from Finasteride, while you don't hear those reports from Minoxidil. And rightfully the logical conclusion would be that turning off the meds makes it better, but those patients never recover. Hence, I prefer minoxidil and dermarolling. I rather go bald than to lose my erectile function. Would love to hear your take on my comment since you always advice finasteride. I had problems with e.d in the past due to blood pressure and never want to risk losing it again.

[@volos_olympus]

Those people are lying, stupid or would‘ve naturally gotten ED as its an age-related condition. The FDA and research denies the existence of permanent effects with either finasteride or dutasteride. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet, kids.

[@xrovyn]

rogaine gave me crazy neuro type symtoms which stopped once i stopped taking. blurry vision numb limbs numb face etc literally thought i was dying of a brain tumour. It did regrow my hair though lol

[@SupaPLAi]

Glad someone finally said it

[@jmcfadden8033]

How long is finesteride usually effective? It appeared to stop working for me after 16yrs or so. I switched to Deutesteride but still saw hairline retreating as well. It's as if a switched was turned on that started hair loss progression again.

[@jableshoward6572]

Sometimes I yell at my zona reticularis to stop it

[@steven1811]

I had horrible side effects from the Rogane. My prostate grew to the size of a grapefruit. It was the most awful feeling.

[@Aleezah143]

I love seeing you be more confident and come out of your shell. That being said though… I think this clickbait video is a miss. I enjoy your plastic surgery videos, but you are not a dermatologist. It feels misleading for you to make these claims… unless im misinformed and you are both! Anyway I’m a woman with androgenic hair loss from high DHEA levels. My derm explained all the options for me (topical and oral rogaine, as well as spiro and the other DHT drug you mentioned). You didn’t mention that rogaine causes the hair follicles to all restart in the same phase of the growth cycle, which is what makes the results take longer. It’s also strange to hear you push spiro as it has a lot of effects on cardiac function you didn’t mention. For example I chose spiro as my treatment, at a very low dose just to start, and had to stop because it lowered my blood pressure too much. I have mitral valve prolapse. Anyway I would defend you by saying that perhaps that’s all out of the scope of this video. I don’t like how it feels to doubt you, but this video made me feel less confident in your expertise 😞

[@jaderacerfn]

Hi i have a question. im using minoxidill for three weeks now, but im losing my hair. Is that normal that you have a shedfing? im so scared i dont want to loese my hair 😢

[@allyalleybooboo]

I had to stop using minoxidil due to it causing bad vertigo. Now seeing this video, I can see it's for the best and not ideal for androgenic alopecia. Thanks for the information!!😊

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

I have had a hair transplant and am now at 11 months since i had this transplant. I use Dutasteride capsule form 3 times a week for hair loss. I drip minoxidil liquid every night before I go to sleep on my skull. And I use Revita shampoo and conditioner against hair loss... Turns out to be a great combination for me... No more hair loss and my head has grown nicely with new hair...

[@Tuberoth]

bad advice. should be reported to the board. why are you shilling oral minoxidil which isnt commonly used and not safe.

[@Marstardon-]

Thank you!

[@melissasmess2773]

Doesn't he sell it?

[@YellowBriefs]

It's not FDA approved either, I'm surprised on his take

[@crni6069]

Dont listen this bald guy. He is a snake

[@alexshatner3907]

Thanks, this bald eagle is trying to promote his own product, so people don't spend on Minoxidil? with your awesome experience I will continue using Minoxidil 5 %

[@Tottorul]

Thanks for the video. I'm a bit confused, if anti-androgens stops miniaturization and minoxidil helps miniaturized hair grow thicker, will not minoxidil stop hair loss?

[@J.R.TheKingOfLondon]

What about a video on Elvis' plastic surgery. The King had a nosejob in circa. 1956 ot 1957 when he first went to Hollywood. Some biographies say he had an additional procedure in the early 60s. In 1975, Elvis had a well documented upper eye lift but here is where it gets confusing. Different biographies state he had a possible facelift or a mini facelift or a neck lift as well as the blepharoplasty. Personally, I think he just had the upper bleph. Other biographies mention his skin peels and teeth capping in the 50s as well as controversial liquid diets he tried in the 70s. Would be super interesting for Dr. LINKOV to cast an expert eye over the king! After all, Elvis is quite possibly the most classically handsome man who ever lived!

[@summitsusie]

Curious to your thoughts of minoxidil for women experiencing hair loss from aromatase inhibitor medication for breast cancer?

[@zolinagy8537]

Fucking love you Dr linkov. You’ve given me so much hope to keep my hair longer than nature intended!

[@Rust_Rust_Rust]

You're blasting, that's why you have hair loss 😂

[@zolinagy8537]

@@Rust_Rust_Rustyou’re a clown dude, this was me at 19 years old completely natural.

[@Nagmbeirut]

Is it true that it can (directly or indirectly) affect Thyroid hormones?