Thank you for this video. You inspired me to start minoxidil. Here is my experience. I did not get initial shedding. I did have body swelling for the first month which went away when my body got used to it. The doc said I should start seeing results after 4-7 months. I got results after the 3rd month. I’m on 5mg minoxidil, which is making all my hair grow. So I bought an at home IPL machine, which is working. I haven’t had to clean my brush or drain my shower for the last 2 months. I’m not shedding at all. Not in the shower or brushing after washing.. it’s crazy and I’m so surprised. I have psoriasis on my scalp, but I found a simple remedy for it. The minoxidil hasn’t affected it at all.
I can't wait to see your hair grow longer and thicker. Really happy to see somebody with similar condition as me observing positive results. Kudos to you and your health
Oh my god! Finally someone with the same situation and experience as me! I agree with every single thing that you've mentioned in this video. I've experienced the same exact thing and using minoxidil has changed my life so much!! Also watched a few other videos of yours and I just wanna say, thank you so much for being honest to everyone here. I've subscribed to you❤
@@sahanabhaskar2269 For the effects to stay long-term, you have to use minoxidil long-term especially for female pattern hairloss. If you stop using, your condition might go back to how it was before you started minoxidil. It takes a lot of patience but it's totally worth it.
@@joesquinn9517 thank you so much for responding 😭 it means the world . My iron levels and ferritin levels are very low so want to fix it first and workout to increase circulation to my scalp. Will do it for 6 months if nothing works will resort to this. Thank you !!
Wow! Beautiful, thank you! This gives me hope! I am a 60 yr old lady with hypothyroid and Ive lost so much hair that like you, my scalp was being exposed more and more which did not make me happy at all. My loving husband has dedicated himself to working in to my scalp minoxidil in liquid form and ive not had any side effects but wondered if it really was going to work. So I searched on line and came across various articles saying that it does work and your candid video sealed it. Thnx!
Thank u so much for sharing, I have some of that Kirkland minoxidil in my cabinet and gonna bite the bullet and start next month. I know once I start I can’t stop, honestly the results look so worth it though. You are beautiful
Thank you for the kind words, i'm really glad the video helped you out. Please make sure you work with a doctor if you use minoxidil, or if that's not an option, at least see a doctor if you have any worrying side effects. I don't want to put you off, but i'd hate for you to have side effects and quit too soon because of side effects that a doctor could help mitigate. I hope that makes sense? I've personally had no bad side effects (except for an itchy scalp from using the topical), but I just want to throw that out there. Good luck! :)
@@janalimanisha5872 I seem to be going through a shed right now, it could be telogen effluvium or a general shed as it's been over a year since I started minoxidil, this is what my doctor told me anyways.
@@Fluffyduff I’m just now seeing your comment, but I have been seeing a dermatologist for over a year now about my hair and acne :( I still haven’t started but my dermatologist said I really should just go for it. I know I’m gonna lose a shit ton of hair w the dread shed tho lol
@@amberallen3117 I understand the pickle that you're in. Personally I just went for it, because I though it's best to find out what happens, rather than wondering for the rest of my life. Luckily it paid off for me, for others it doesn't. Just make the decision that's best for you, that's all you can do. :)
I'd like to warn you about my experience with oral minoxidil. I had been using it for about 3years and really helped, until one day I became quite ill. I felt like my body as a whole was swelling. My heart rate was through the roof and had severe heartburn, also blinding headaches. I went to A&E 3 times and no one knew what was wrong or couldn't find anything wrong. It turned out that later, through my own investigation, it was the minoxidil pills. My body was finally having a very bad reaction to them. So please be careful with these.
@mies muschel I am female. Started on them when I was 30 and had to end them when I was about 34. I can't remember the dose they gave me, as it was a while back, sorry. But it is warned that these can cause Fast heart rate. ... Headaches... and like I mentioned, my body just felt swollen all over. Everything felt bruised, skin was sensitive and eyes were puffy. So as soon as anything like this happens, you must stop taking them.
@@JahlenJohnson11 yes. I haven't taken them since, and now only use topical minoxidil. I use the foam as it's better for those with sensitive skin. The pills were amazing until then. Since no one could figure it out, until I finally figured it out, I was practically a whole month feeling like absolute s***. I personally would never try and use them again. It really messed up my system for a long time. It caused serious anxiety as I was terrified to go to sleep and be woken up with all the issues it was causing me. So personally, if your body rejects them, I'd just try with topical minoxidil instead. It's a pain in the ass, but I'd rather sticky hair than what I suffered with.
@@Dovebar22 I had a similar situation I got chest pain within two weeks of using topical minoxidil so i dropped to once at day but I stopped bc it makes me feel fatigue and irritated.I been on and off three times but I cant seen to make it pass through even a month. Are you experiencing any of those side effects?
Most people lose 100-200 hairs per hair wash. It's not unusual. (especially if you wash hair every other day). Minoxidil does work. The oral works better
Very true. Did you start using it again or just let the hair loss continue? I guess for a lot of people it's worth taking minoxidil long-term (for me it certainly will be) and hopefully in the future there will be even better treatments
@@elliotmorrow2222 no I just stopped it by the time I concentrated on oiling and Essencial oils for hair re-growth. I think it worked better than minoxidil
That’s great to hear, there’s been some research to support rosemary oil and hair growth which is exciting. Unfortunately I get really bad dermatitis from having an oily scalp so that’s not an option for me ☹️
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with oral minoxidil, I just have started taking it, 2.5mg per day plus topycal minoxidil 5% so I just have to wait how things go with that. However, my hair lost expierience is a bit longer than yours. I started lossing my hair when I was 19 and I'm now 34 so, I started with minoxidil 5% since then and diane 35 and it worked really good, in 2019 I was prescribed espironolactone 100mg just because Even though my hair was ok I wanted a bit of tickness so I when to see my dermatologist and she sugested to carry on with topycal minoxidil 5% , the anticonceptive pill diane 35 and espironolactone 100mg And in a year I barely see a difference so I stopped. And because I made a research about oral minoxidil I asked my dermatologist for it and she agreed, So I'm taking it now and waiting the best. Good luck with this! I'm from Colombia so, English is my second language and I hope I didn't make a lot of grammatical mistakes and your followers and you can be able to understand me. And by the way, it's a long term jorney, if you stop taking the pill or using topycal minoxidil all the hair that grew it's gonna fall down if you have androgenetic alopecia.
You typed it out great, don’t worry! It’s impressive that you can write another language. You’ve definitely been on a very long hair journey, and it’s good to hear that you’ve had results! If the oral minoxidil helps will you stop the topical minoxidil then or continue with both together? Yes sadly minoxidil has to be used consistently, but at the minute it’s a very easy product for me to use consistently and I’m having great results, so I’m not too worried about stopping, I’ll continue to work closely with a doctor to monitor any changes that happen to me. Thanks for watching the video and leaving your wonderful comment! I always love to hear people’s experiences with minoxidil and their hair journey, I think it’s so helpful for others to see. 🥰
@@Fluffyduff I don't know,! It's hard to tell, I can't deny if the pill works I'm goint to be tempted to stop the topycal minoxidil and carry on with the pill or both or problably stop taking the pill and carry on with the lotion but i don't know really. Time will tell! ;)
@@monicaalejandragutierrezlo2330 hi there thank you for sharing your experience 😊 How is your progress with Oral minoxidil 2.5mg? Did you have any weight gain, fluid retention in legs or heart side effects?
@@areebasheikh8671 hiya! No, no weight gain, a lot of hair everywhere jeje. More in my legs, arms, face but I don't care. I'm having a bit of a struggle trying to buy the pills here in Colombia. The pharmacist are running out of the pills, so a bit worry about it. However, I'm a twin and my sister can only have 1.5 mg per day, she wasn't tolerating the 2.5 mg and now it's perfect for her that dosage. No weight gain either.
@@monicaalejandragutierrezlo2330 thank you Monica for the reply. Did you have good results like good regrowth? Are you also on Spironolactone and diane 35? I am sorry to hear you having trouble finding the medication. I hope there's a solution for you
Hi thank you for your helpful content, you have good honest energy. Just to let you know & your members, WE ALL SHED AT LEAST 100 STRANDS OF HAIR PER DAY. So This is absolutely NORMAL 😘👌🏾 but without seeing thinning of the hair or mass. SUBSCRIBED💕😘💕🇬🇧
This is disappointing, but I haven't noticed any regrowth after four months of daily use. Maybe I'm a slow responder. I'm just going to keep using it every day and hope it gets better.
From my experience, i tried minoxidil for straight 6 months, and my hair became dense again. But! Even if i continuosly applying minoxidil the effect will suddenly stops. My hair starts shedding again. I dunno why. It happened to me twice. Another CONS:- hairs are also growing on my arms, hands and sideburns and looks ugly. Even if I'm too careful applying on my scalp it will still grow on other parts of my body that's due to absorption from my skin.
I used the foam for 8mths and quit. I had a lot of new growth, but didn’t think it was from the Rogaine. I thought the Rogaine hairs were gonna be like a fluffy down like texture, but my new growth was normal hairs so I did t think it was working and stopped and I sooooo wish I hadn’t done that bc I started losing it again and so I started back a couple weeks later. I won’t stop this time!!!
@@Fluffyduff so do you have to keep using minoxidil for life or can you slowly phase it out and start using other hair growth products that dont include minoxidil?
Question... Did minoxidil actually made you shed more on the beginning? Is that a side effects when you start using it? I'm scared to try it and lose more. Even tho it may help with the time, I don't want to go through a massive shedding at the start.
Awh, thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it a lot! I did dermaroll at the begining of my shedding (once every 2 weeks with a 1.5mm roller), but my seb derm started flaring up so I thought i'd try clear that up before starting rolling again. I hope that helps!
Insane transformation ,.. which helped you the most oral Min or topical min ? ...I'm taking 2.5mg once a day oral min for 12 days ,when I get into shedding phase how long this phase last?......pls mention your oral min dosage and how often you take
I just watched video again ,,and come to know you have been taking 1.25mg/day ..I'm 20m is 1.25 mg enough for me too? ....how you prevent lower limb edema and swelling , facial bloating,wrinkles ,dark circle from min ....your face looks same as pre and post treatment ...i really need advice ...I'm dying I just ready to let corona take my soul ,feeling hopeless hair thinning ruining my life!
I wouldn’t be able to identify which works better, but both seem to have worked fine for me 😀 your shedding phase will be unique to you, for me personally it lasted 6 weeks, for others it can be shorter or longer. In regards to side effects, you just have to work closely with a doctor to help prevent them, if you notice side effects, you must consult your doctor and change the medication (eg switch from oral to topical) or change the dosage (a smaller/ larger dosage) and then monitor your results after changing the medication. Everyone’s bodies react differently to medication so there’s no concrete advice I can give you except, monitor your body and consult your doctor, that’s all I’ve done. I hope that helps!
@@areebasheikh8671 bruh still taking that pill never missed a day ,,,there's no improvement at all my hairline is maturing ...my hair strands are thinner as always its been ,,,i never had an edema or benifits or any other side effects ....as i have no side effects i will take this pill untill i notice any benefits or side effects ,,,feels like a vitamin pill ....pill im taking is also authentic i checked already
I’d say you’re best talking about this with a doctor as they can help you with any side effects that may occur. In my personal experience, the only side effect I’ve had is extra body hair, which is worth continuing the minoxidil.
Ok so i am a man of 21 age.. I am facing hair thinning and i shed around 100 hairs not really exact... But the problem is i shed very thin hair my thick healthy hair falls hardly 5 or 6 a day... When i do pull test on my hair which is around 3 Inches long i can't see any hair but when i. Strongly shake my hair with hand i can see hair coming out frequently.. i just wana know if iam facing serious hair loss and should i go to minoxidil or anything milder will work. Pleas if you can take a moment to clarify me. It'll be appreciated.
Ur just like me, iam 21 and I have hair loss, i don't what to do, hair in my right and left side are going away quickly i don't know what to do, i don't wanna become bald at such a young age.
I really think you should see a dermatologist so that they can diagnose your hair loss formally. If you're worried about male pattern hair loss - you can start minoxidil and also take a DHT blocker such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Please note you have to be consistent with use to see results. Give the medication a minimum of 6 months before you decide if it's working or not. I hope that helps
Does the shedding stop with minoxidil? I have no issue with hair growth but it has been shedding foe over 3 years now. How did you get oral minoxidil in uk?
Thank you for making this video! I'm also on minoxidil and although I'm losing a normal amount of hair I see that a lot of small (vellus) hairs are coming out, which from what I read is bad :/ Have you had that experience?
Thanks for stopping by! Sorry to hear that you’re still losing hair. The hair that I’ve lost previously, and the hair that I’m losing now is not vellus hair as far as I’m aware, looks like normal hair. Sorry I can’t be much help there 😔 I hope things work out for you! 🥰
Hi, I wanted to ask about minoxidil and pregnancy. Women who stop minoxidil for the pregnancy time suffer a big hair loss? Even if they return the treatment after birth? (I mean Women with androg. Alopecia) Thank you
Hi , Thanks for this very helpful video. We live in Thailand and my girlfriend would like to try the minoxidil tablet form. Can you recommend where to buy it from please.
i lose handfulls of hair while i comb it or when i just run my hand through it. it stresses me out sooo much. does minoxidil really work? it will be a blessing for me😢
I'm sorry to hear that, I know it can be very stressful. I would recommend seeing a doctor first to rule out any deficiencies before taking minoxidil. It's better to fix what you can before resorting to minoxidil as it has to be taken for life. Make sure you see an actual hair specialist, rather than a GP as they will not be as well versed in hair loss.
Sou brasileira estou na mesma situação perdendo cabelo a cada vez que passo a mão,já tentei vários remédios aqui no Brasil,e agora soube desse minoxidil...tentarei encontrar aqui e ver se tenho sucesso no uso
Thank you so much for such an informative video 🥰 I consulted a dermatologist about minoxidil and now I'm good to go. Only scared of shedding phase but that would be a good sign that it works right? 😅😂
That's great to hear! I can't give you a definitive answer when it comes to this as everyone reacts differently. But the general consensus is that, if you're shedding it's working (pushing out the bad hairs and making way for the new). I hope that helps!
I used topical minoxidil first (beginning of May 2020), my hair started to shed at the end of May (around May 31st 2020). I began oral minoxidil mid June 2020. 😀
been 5 months since i started using oral minoxidil my body hair is growing like crazy i even started growing hair in beard and mustache area its scary its not very bad yet im not sure if i should continue this ...did you have this problem?
Hi thanks for stopping by! I’ve not had any extra noticeable hair growth as I was already hairy to begin with (moustache hair and hairy toes haha). I guess you have to weigh up whether it’s worth it to you or not. I’d much rather have hair on my head and a hair body (because I can shave it off), than the other way round.
Hey! When did you start seeing the regrowth? I have been using it for more than 3 months but there is still no regrowth just about 50-70% decrease in hair fall
I just got diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia and my dermatologist told me to start using topical rogaine. I JUST started but what she told me is fresh in my mind: There will be hair fallout, regrowth, stronger hair.. but the THICKNESS is going to start around 6 months because it’s a very long process
@@justmorenoise It’s so wild you sent this now because the other day (literally yesterday or the day before) I finally decided to take photos of my hair and compare them to my hair before (or right around beginning) treatment… So yes, 6 month update!: My hair has definitely improved. I will be honest when I say I have issues keeping up with daily rhythms so sometimes I have some off days where I’m not consistent. That being said, I am still so happy with where I am. My hair started to thin and I didn’t even notice. A family member (around 2020) told me that the part in my hair was really widening… I never noticed until she mentioned it, and it sent me into this obsession and insecurity over my hair (which I still have to this day). Following that moment, my hair worsened and was so thin and weak that a day after washing my hair, my hair was so greasy that it looked like it hadn’t been washed in a week. If I wore hats or had my hood up, my hair would flatten down and would become greasier as well, and I could not save its volume after that until washing. NOW, my hair is so much better in terms of greasiness after showering. My part is becoming more narrow and even my bangs look fuller (which they previously did not). My hair doesn’t flatten as easily and has MUCH more volume. Like I said, not perfect, but I am so thankful it is better, and a lot of close family and friends recognize this. My one issue now is that when my hair is wet after showers or the pool, rain, etc.. You can still really see my scalp. When I look at the top of my head (where the follicles begin to grow at the forehead and up) you can still see my scalp as well, but it’s less prominent. But I think once I am very steady with the rogaine it will get even better. I also take spironolactone for this as well. I also switched to an all natural shampoo which makes my hair very soft, it has no harsh chemicals and I think that combined with being heat-free on my hair will help it strengthen and prevent damage. I’m not sure I will ever achieve what I used to have, I used to have incredibly thick hair and I really took it for granted and I miss it dearly. I try to understand that I may not ever have that again, but I am thankful I am not at the lowest point of my hair anymore. Thanks for asking!:) **edit for grammatical/spelling mistakes
same 🥲🥲my hair has become very thin and hair fall is happening a lot, I have also started taking minoxidil since last 5 days..!! But the hairfall is increasing and I am very scared that this will also go away. Along with this, the doctor has also given me biotin and ligohair tablets and a lotion too... can you tell me how your hair is now@@leigheaux928
I started use it for 1,5 months and my face started growing hairs 😞😞😞 can you help ? How did you use it? My face grows hair and I don’t know what should I do (( yes absolutely it’s working I am happy for my hair but I don’t want hairs on my face can you share how did you use it? I will wait your answer thank you ❤
@@Fluffyduff not just my face whole body started grow little hair 😞😞😞 legs hands I don’t know why (( do I have to continue use it? I am afraid to be a monkey 😂😂
I have been on oral minoxidil for about 5 months , also at 1.5 mg a day. Can you tell me when you really started seeing real hairs grow back? Like when you started to notice your scalp was not so noticeable . Thank you .
I took spironolactone for 8 months, 25mg. However I believe my hair is shedding more now because I have stopped it, so once I see my doctor again I need to discuss this with her. I haven't had a chance to see my doctor due to the shutdowns in Thailand ):
@@tasnuvaamin6978 that's just what my doctor did, I believe she wanted to see how things went without spiro for a bit. Unfortunately due to the shut downs in Thailand I haven't been able to see her for a check up. Thank you for the input though, I'll keep that in mind!
Hello ive just applies the droplets todays for the first time and after watching the video and looking for tips and more information about this product. I dont want to use it would this one time application affect me or will i be fine? Cause after researching n everything i dont even wanna do day 2 i dint want to continue.
@@Fluffyduffheyy it has been 6 days since I started using it my hair became very thin and hairfall was happening but now in the next 6 days I am experiencing more hairfall and I am afraid that my remaining hair will also go away 🥲🥲🥲please I want to cut it off please tell me what to do
From your hair shedding or from pulling your hair out yourself? You have to weigh up whether the risk outweighs the reward. Shedding is supposed to be a sign the minoxidil is working.
Are you not getting any facial hair?? I have to stopped since I'm getting a lots facial hair that I don't have before😭😭😭 I don't know when it will go back to normal please reply😭
I was curious about this because I wanted to accelerate my hair thickening but upon reading up on this it seems to actually cause more hair loss when stopped after long time use. I just use a personal hair growth recipe that I've been improving over the years. My hair is thicker but the progress was very slow but I also lost a lot of hair. 3 years later my hair is not shedding as much and this is with stopping for a whole year. I think natural remedies work best but are more expensive and time consuming but the results last. I use bentonite clay as my bonding ingredient with various herbs and essential oils. I'd suggest it to anyone who want to try something natural. I also changed my diet and take hormone balancing supplements. For the essential oil materials grow as many plants on your own and produce them at home to safe money in the long run. Rosemary plants are super inexpensive so just buy one and harvest the plant to make oil (which take a month to process without a UV lamp), lavender plants are also inexpensive. I know this is a lot to deal with so I hope my information can help and I hope we can all feel happy with our hair health.
I'm glad to hear you've found something that works for you! Minoxidil is lifelong, so if you stop your hair will regress to the state it would have been if you didn't take it at all - which is why it appears to make hair worse after stopping, but that's the state your hair would have been in if you didn't take it at all. I hope that clears things up! Please continue to share your results with us
It is said that when we start using minoxidil ( topical) we need to use it forever.is the case same with oral minoxidil? What did your doctor say? Can we stop oral medicine after sometime or should we use it forever like topical minoxidil? Please reply
I have been on and off topical minoxidil past many year. I suffer sebhorric dermatitis too and hence the inconsistency..I want to know did u grow unwanted hair in other part of your body with oral minoxidil?
I am in my first month of minoxidil 5% and my hair is shedding crazzyy...... i used to be vit d deficient now i am cured ,but my hair fall didn't stop. did you shed the first month ?
I started shedding about 1 month into using minoxidil, I shed for around 6 weeks. Apparently shedding is supposed to be an indication that the minoxidil is working, but i've also read of people shedding and it not working, so time will tell! Just stay patient, better to start now than never.
@@soumiabenchikh3326 heyy yes i can give you an update so i used to be vit def but i corrected it . About the minoxidil i alomost used it for 1 month and a half and it workedd crazy!! Yes i used to shed alot but now i shed a normal range but i will say that you have to combine things to get results the minoxidil itself won't do a great job yes i will say new hair growth and all but for examle to stop the hair loss i had to do more then just minoxidil What i did that changed my life! : 1.Everyday i ate onion soup 2 . I ate garlic(raw ) eat it fruits so it isn't that strong 3. I took fish oil every single day 4 before i would wash my hair the day before i would put olive oil I will say it takes time butt its worth it ! Goodluckkk☺️❤
Hello, could you please let us know if it is true that when you stop using this product, hair loss return? Also, I've read that this product should be taken together with a duretic due to side effects. Do you have information about it? Thanks!
Hair loss can continue if it’s female pattern hair loss rather than telogen effluvium. In regards to a diuretic I would consult a doctor if that’s something you’re concerned about, personally I didn’t have this issue, but everyone is going to be different. ☺️
@The_Sea_Bird Mujhe doc ne monoxidil+fenasteride 5% prescribed kiya h nd mere kafi long tym se hairfall hote hote baal bhut ptle hogye h nd kafi jagah baldness b h so kya mujhe ise use krna chiye? Or if nhi to kya kru fir taki baal ghne ho plz reply🥺🥺🥺
Heyyy please Priya mere sath bhi same problem hai muje bhi same prescribed kiya hai doctor ne kya aap muje bta skti ho ki ab ek saal m kese hai apke Baal
@@Fluffyduff that's what scares me from starting to use it. I want to use it but not life long, is there a way to stop the application after your hair get healthy?
@@anshikaanshika464 It depends what type of hair loss you have. If it is temporary (TE) then you can stop, but if it is female pattern hair loss, the hair will fall out again.
@@Fluffyduff No, I don't use Minoxidil. I was talking about the pictures. I'm scared of using Minoxidil since I know I'm gonna be on that forever. I'm still young and I don't want to be committed to a drug for the rest of my life. Anyways I guess at the end I'll have to start using it... It's painful.
It cannot 100% be attributed to minoxidil as I was also taking iron and zinc too. I believe fixing my iron along with the minoxidil has helped my hair flourish.
I just love your videos so much❤😍 jst a qck qstn..Did minoxidil decrease the shedding which u were having becz of ur dengue fvr? I'm on minoxidil also , and its been 20days and minox shedding is so depressing 🙃.. I just want to know that if i continue with minox will my hair shedding stop? Do minox helps in reducing the hairfall?
Awh that’s so sweet, thank you for the kind words, glad you enjoy the videos! I began minoxidil before my dengue fever shedding began. I believe that’s why my hair shed very intensely, because all the dengue hair loss came out over a period of 6 weeks rather than 3-6 months, due to the minoxidil kicking out all the dead hairs and stimulating the new ones. As far as I’m aware, shedding is supposed to be a sign that the minoxidil is working (pushing out dead hairs and growing healthier ones). However, some people (R/femalehairloss) have shed using minoxidil and not gained hair growth. I guess it’s a case of being patient and seeing what happens. Do make sure you check to see if you have any underlying issues that are causing your hair loss (such as deficiencies) it’s probably a lot easier to treat a deficiency than to use minoxidil forever. ❤️
@@Fluffyduff thnkyou so much for replying❤ .. Yes I'm an iron deficient, and I'm on my iron pills and multivitamins.. But as i lost so much hair so my dermatologist told me that i can give minoxidil a try, i gave it and i don't have any prblm using it for lifetime but the one thing which i want the most is the hairfall to stop or at least reduce a little bit😊 .. Bcz its been 9mnths I'm suffering from hairloss.. And also has ur hairfall stopped? Lyk has it decreased a little bit?
@@BengaliKudi11 I'm not sure how long you've been taking the iron tablets for, but it could be that you have telogen effluvium due to your iron deficiency, and once your iron comes up to a stable level, the hair fall will stop. Which means you may not need to take minoxidil long term, however it's still something you can try. I'd try fix any deficiencies you have before comitting to minoxidil for the rest of your life. Yes, my hair fall has been less since using minoxidil, but I still lose around 200 hairs a day, it's not perfect, but it's a lot better than before. I really hope that helps!
Thank you for this video. You inspired me to start minoxidil. Here is my experience. I did not get initial shedding. I did have body swelling for the first month which went away when my body got used to it. The doc said I should start seeing results after 4-7 months. I got results after the 3rd month. I’m on 5mg minoxidil, which is making all my hair grow. So I bought an at home IPL machine, which is working. I haven’t had to clean my brush or drain my shower for the last 2 months. I’m not shedding at all. Not in the shower or brushing after washing.. it’s crazy and I’m so surprised. I have psoriasis on my scalp, but I found a simple remedy for it. The minoxidil hasn’t affected it at all.
Same,my eyebags was swollen so I stopped it after 2weeks of using fortunately my hair grew and it did not shed .
you guys using oil or oral tab?
I can't wait to see your hair grow longer and thicker. Really happy to see somebody with similar condition as me observing positive results. Kudos to you and your health
Awh thank you for the kind words, that’s very sweet of you! ❤️
Oh my god! Finally someone with the same situation and experience as me! I agree with every single thing that you've mentioned in this video. I've experienced the same exact thing and using minoxidil has changed my life so much!! Also watched a few other videos of yours and I just wanna say, thank you so much for being honest to everyone here. I've subscribed to you❤
Awh what a lovely comment! I’m glad that the content has resonated with you so well, and that you’re seeing positive results from using minoxidil. ❤️
Hey do the effects stay in long term?? I am 22 and diagnosed with female pattern hairloss that's why wanted to know properly before starting
@@sahanabhaskar2269 For the effects to stay long-term, you have to use minoxidil long-term especially for female pattern hairloss. If you stop using, your condition might go back to how it was before you started minoxidil. It takes a lot of patience but it's totally worth it.
@@joesquinn9517 thank you so much for responding 😭 it means the world . My iron levels and ferritin levels are very low so want to fix it first and workout to increase circulation to my scalp. Will do it for 6 months if nothing works will resort to this. Thank you !!
@@sahanabhaskar2269 You're welcome!! All the best❤
Wow! Beautiful, thank you! This gives me hope! I am a 60 yr old lady with hypothyroid and Ive lost so much hair that like you, my scalp was being exposed more and more which did not make me happy at all. My loving husband has dedicated himself to working in to my scalp minoxidil in liquid form and ive not had any side effects but wondered if it really was going to work. So I searched on line and came across various articles saying that it does work and your candid video sealed it. Thnx!
Did it work for you? And are you still using it? I’d love to hear your experience 🥺🙏🏼
I hope it worked for you.
You give me so much strength, thank you!
You have real beauty
Was waiting for that update! Thanks dear all the best XX
Thanks, you too 😘❤️
Thank u so much for sharing, I have some of that Kirkland minoxidil in my cabinet and gonna bite the bullet and start next month. I know once I start I can’t stop, honestly the results look so worth it though. You are beautiful
Thank you for the kind words, i'm really glad the video helped you out. Please make sure you work with a doctor if you use minoxidil, or if that's not an option, at least see a doctor if you have any worrying side effects. I don't want to put you off, but i'd hate for you to have side effects and quit too soon because of side effects that a doctor could help mitigate. I hope that makes sense? I've personally had no bad side effects (except for an itchy scalp from using the topical), but I just want to throw that out there. Good luck! :)
How is your results now?
@@janalimanisha5872 I seem to be going through a shed right now, it could be telogen effluvium or a general shed as it's been over a year since I started minoxidil, this is what my doctor told me anyways.
@@Fluffyduff I’m just now seeing your comment, but I have been seeing a dermatologist for over a year now about my hair and acne :( I still haven’t started but my dermatologist said I really should just go for it. I know I’m gonna lose a shit ton of hair w the dread shed tho lol
@@amberallen3117 I understand the pickle that you're in. Personally I just went for it, because I though it's best to find out what happens, rather than wondering for the rest of my life. Luckily it paid off for me, for others it doesn't. Just make the decision that's best for you, that's all you can do. :)
Thankbyou for your honesty and objectivity.
I'd like to warn you about my experience with oral minoxidil. I had been using it for about 3years and really helped, until one day I became quite ill. I felt like my body as a whole was swelling. My heart rate was through the roof and had severe heartburn, also blinding headaches. I went to A&E 3 times and no one knew what was wrong or couldn't find anything wrong. It turned out that later, through my own investigation, it was the minoxidil pills. My body was finally having a very bad reaction to them. So please be careful with these.
Oh my gosh that is horrible! I hope you’re doing well now. Thank you for letting me know ❤️
@mies muschel I am female. Started on them when I was 30 and had to end them when I was about 34. I can't remember the dose they gave me, as it was a while back, sorry. But it is warned that these can cause Fast heart rate. ...
Headaches...
and like I mentioned, my body just felt swollen all over. Everything felt bruised, skin was sensitive and eyes were puffy.
So as soon as anything like this happens, you must stop taking them.
@@Dovebar22 stop forever?
@@JahlenJohnson11 yes. I haven't taken them since, and now only use topical minoxidil. I use the foam as it's better for those with sensitive skin. The pills were amazing until then. Since no one could figure it out, until I finally figured it out, I was practically a whole month feeling like absolute s***. I personally would never try and use them again. It really messed up my system for a long time. It caused serious anxiety as I was terrified to go to sleep and be woken up with all the issues it was causing me. So personally, if your body rejects them, I'd just try with topical minoxidil instead. It's a pain in the ass, but I'd rather sticky hair than what I suffered with.
@@Dovebar22 I had a similar situation I got chest pain within two weeks of using topical minoxidil so i dropped to once at day but I stopped bc it makes me feel fatigue and irritated.I been on and off three times but I cant seen to make it pass through even a month. Are you experiencing any of those side effects?
Your such a lovely girl! Thanks for sharing this video you have such a beautiful energy! And you look gorgeous, with or without hair❤
What a sweet comment, that has made my day! Thanks for stopping by!
@@Fluffyduff ahhh♡ I am happy to make your day a little sweeter Jengira! Have a beautifully blessed day 😘🙌❤
Most people lose 100-200 hairs per hair wash. It's not unusual. (especially if you wash hair every other day). Minoxidil does work. The oral works better
Actually it’s bitter truth, when you stop using it oll of the hair will fall out . Experienced 🤞🏽
Very true. Did you start using it again or just let the hair loss continue? I guess for a lot of people it's worth taking minoxidil long-term (for me it certainly will be) and hopefully in the future there will be even better treatments
@@elliotmorrow2222 no I just stopped it by the time I concentrated on oiling and Essencial oils for hair re-growth. I think it worked better than minoxidil
how long before the hair starts falling out, I stopped using it after 1 month due to skin reactions
That’s great to hear, there’s been some research to support rosemary oil and hair growth which is exciting. Unfortunately I get really bad dermatitis from having an oily scalp so that’s not an option for me ☹️
@@Fluffyduff just leave it for 15 minutes to overnight as per your comfort ( I personally leave oil for 1-2 hrs)
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with oral minoxidil, I just have started taking it, 2.5mg per day plus topycal minoxidil 5% so I just have to wait how things go with that. However, my hair lost expierience is a bit longer than yours. I started lossing my hair when I was 19 and I'm now 34 so, I started with minoxidil 5% since then and diane 35 and it worked really good, in 2019 I was prescribed espironolactone 100mg just because Even though my hair was ok I wanted a bit of tickness so I when to see my dermatologist and she sugested to carry on with topycal minoxidil 5% , the anticonceptive pill diane 35 and espironolactone 100mg And in a year I barely see a difference so I stopped. And because I made a research about oral minoxidil I asked my dermatologist for it and she agreed, So I'm taking it now and waiting the best. Good luck with this! I'm from Colombia so, English is my second language and I hope I didn't make a lot of grammatical mistakes and your followers and you can be able to understand me. And by the way, it's a long term jorney, if you stop taking the pill or using topycal minoxidil all the hair that grew it's gonna fall down if you have androgenetic alopecia.
You typed it out great, don’t worry! It’s impressive that you can write another language. You’ve definitely been on a very long hair journey, and it’s good to hear that you’ve had results! If the oral minoxidil helps will you stop the topical minoxidil then or continue with both together? Yes sadly minoxidil has to be used consistently, but at the minute it’s a very easy product for me to use consistently and I’m having great results, so I’m not too worried about stopping, I’ll continue to work closely with a doctor to monitor any changes that happen to me. Thanks for watching the video and leaving your wonderful comment! I always love to hear people’s experiences with minoxidil and their hair journey, I think it’s so helpful for others to see. 🥰
@@Fluffyduff I don't know,! It's hard to tell, I can't deny if the pill works I'm goint to be tempted to stop the topycal minoxidil and carry on with the pill or both or problably stop taking the pill and carry on with the lotion but i don't know really. Time will tell! ;)
@@monicaalejandragutierrezlo2330 hi there thank you for sharing your experience 😊
How is your progress with Oral minoxidil 2.5mg? Did you have any weight gain, fluid retention in legs or heart side effects?
@@areebasheikh8671 hiya! No, no weight gain, a lot of hair everywhere jeje. More in my legs, arms, face but I don't care. I'm having a bit of a struggle trying to buy the pills here in Colombia. The pharmacist are running out of the pills, so a bit worry about it. However, I'm a twin and my sister can only have 1.5 mg per day, she wasn't tolerating the 2.5 mg and now it's perfect for her that dosage. No weight gain either.
@@monicaalejandragutierrezlo2330 thank you Monica for the reply.
Did you have good results like good regrowth? Are you also on Spironolactone and diane 35?
I am sorry to hear you having trouble finding the medication. I hope there's a solution for you
Hi thank you for your helpful content, you have good honest energy. Just to let you know & your members, WE ALL SHED AT LEAST 100 STRANDS OF HAIR PER DAY. So This is absolutely NORMAL 😘👌🏾 but without seeing thinning of the hair or mass.
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Awh that you for the kind words! ❤️
Thank you for sharing! I was wondering if the minoxidil has also thickened your miniaturised hairs and made them rather terminal again?
Thanks for sharing your experience. I've been using topical and oral minoxidil for seven weeks. I hope it goes well.
Have you seen a difference yet?
Not yet.
@@dualscreengrant Hi! Have you seen any improvement yet? I just started minoxidil this week!
This is disappointing, but I haven't noticed any regrowth after four months of daily use. Maybe I'm a slow responder. I'm just going to keep using it every day and hope it gets better.
@@dualscreengrant Ah Im sorry to hear that :( Hopefully!
useful video, thank You!
From my experience, i tried minoxidil for straight 6 months, and my hair became dense again. But! Even if i continuosly applying minoxidil the effect will suddenly stops. My hair starts shedding again. I dunno why. It happened to me twice.
Another CONS:- hairs are also growing on my arms, hands and sideburns and looks ugly. Even if I'm too careful applying on my scalp it will still grow on other parts of my body that's due to absorption from my skin.
Im 21 and losing my hair. Started using minoxidil a week ago. Scared . Hoping for the best
How's the progress??
@@na_fish_a i stopped using it. Started my multivitamins . At this age hairfall is mainly due to lack of nutrition
I used the foam for 8mths and quit. I had a lot of new growth, but didn’t think it was from the Rogaine. I thought the Rogaine hairs were gonna be like a fluffy down like texture, but my new growth was normal hairs so I did t think it was working and stopped and I sooooo wish I hadn’t done that bc I started losing it again and so I started back a couple weeks later. I won’t stop this time!!!
Hey it’s all trail and error! If it worked the first time, then hopefully it should work again! You just gotta stay consistent ❤️
@@Fluffyduff so do you have to keep using minoxidil for life or can you slowly phase it out and start using other hair growth products that dont include minoxidil?
How is it Katie?
Question...
Did minoxidil actually made you shed more on the beginning?
Is that a side effects when you start using it?
I'm scared to try it and lose more.
Even tho it may help with the time, I don't want to go through a massive shedding at the start.
Yes I shed a lot, but I also had dengue fever a month before which is why I lost so much hair.
I used it for 8 months without any improvement except for the hair that shed from the first month never come back. I’m so regretting 😢
Hi dear, I'm new to ur channel. I feel so gud to watch u talking abt hair loss. Thank you for that. Wat u think abt derma roller?
Awh, thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it a lot! I did dermaroll at the begining of my shedding (once every 2 weeks with a 1.5mm roller), but my seb derm started flaring up so I thought i'd try clear that up before starting rolling again. I hope that helps!
Hi! How is your seb derm now? Has it cleared up?
Thank you for the information
Hello lovely! What brand of Minoxidil oral do you take?
Thanks for the content!
Thanks for watching!
Do you use any topical monoxidil? Does the oral monoxidil make you grow hair elsewhere on the body? Thank you so much
hello nice video!!! Which oral minoxidil are you using? in US can i find it whitout formula or prescription? Thanks!!!
I’m still shedding new baby growth 4 months in. It worries me and I wonder if I should stop the oral minoxidil now. :(
Insane transformation ,.. which helped you the most oral Min or topical min ? ...I'm taking 2.5mg once a day oral min for 12 days ,when I get into shedding phase how long this phase last?......pls mention your oral min dosage and how often you take
I just watched video again ,,and come to know you have been taking 1.25mg/day ..I'm 20m is 1.25 mg enough for me too? ....how you prevent lower limb edema and swelling , facial bloating,wrinkles ,dark circle from min ....your face looks same as pre and post treatment ...i really need advice ...I'm dying I just ready to let corona take my soul ,feeling hopeless hair thinning ruining my life!
I wouldn’t be able to identify which works better, but both seem to have worked fine for me 😀 your shedding phase will be unique to you, for me personally it lasted 6 weeks, for others it can be shorter or longer. In regards to side effects, you just have to work closely with a doctor to help prevent them, if you notice side effects, you must consult your doctor and change the medication (eg switch from oral to topical) or change the dosage (a smaller/ larger dosage) and then monitor your results after changing the medication. Everyone’s bodies react differently to medication so there’s no concrete advice I can give you except, monitor your body and consult your doctor, that’s all I’ve done. I hope that helps!
@@neonbeam6216 hi neon are you still on oral minoxidil? Has your lower limb edema gone now?
@@neonbeam6216 hi neon how are you doing on oral minoxidil?
@@areebasheikh8671 bruh still taking that pill never missed a day ,,,there's no improvement at all my hairline is maturing ...my hair strands are thinner as always its been ,,,i never had an edema or benifits or any other side effects ....as i have no side effects i will take this pill untill i notice any benefits or side effects ,,,feels like a vitamin pill ....pill im taking is also authentic i checked already
Hey I'm 22 years old and I'm diagnosed with female pattern hairloss, was skeptical to start minoxidil and wanted to know your opinion on the same
I’ve been using minoxidil since May 2020 and I haven’t looked back since! I think it’s definitely worth a try if you’re curious about starting 😀
@@Fluffyduff I'm really worried about the long term side effects and wanted to know if the effects stay when used in long term
I’d say you’re best talking about this with a doctor as they can help you with any side effects that may occur. In my personal experience, the only side effect I’ve had is extra body hair, which is worth continuing the minoxidil.
Dr iyaremoses on RUclips cured me permanently from pcos with herbal medication..
@@Fluffyduff Thank you for the video. Could you, please, advise which form of the hair loss have you experienced?
Using it for about 1 month now but and im in a shedding time, but I'll continue coz I know it's normal at first
Can give me an update?
When you switched from topical to oral minoxidil did you have another shedding?
I also suffer from seborrheic dermatitis. Was your scalp able to tolerate the 5% foam?
great video. thank you.
Ok so i am a man of 21 age..
I am facing hair thinning and i shed around 100 hairs not really exact... But the problem is i shed very thin hair my thick healthy hair falls hardly 5 or 6 a day... When i do pull test on my hair which is around 3 Inches long i can't see any hair but when i. Strongly shake my hair with hand i can see hair coming out frequently.. i just wana know if iam facing serious hair loss and should i go to minoxidil or anything milder will work. Pleas if you can take a moment to clarify me. It'll be appreciated.
Ur just like me, iam 21 and I have hair loss, i don't what to do, hair in my right and left side are going away quickly i don't know what to do, i don't wanna become bald at such a young age.
I really think you should see a dermatologist so that they can diagnose your hair loss formally. If you're worried about male pattern hair loss - you can start minoxidil and also take a DHT blocker such as Finasteride or Dutasteride. Please note you have to be consistent with use to see results. Give the medication a minimum of 6 months before you decide if it's working or not. I hope that helps
Does the shedding stop with minoxidil? I have no issue with hair growth but it has been shedding foe over 3 years now. How did you get oral minoxidil in uk?
did you get facial hair as I was told I need to use Regaine always and will give side effects.
Thank you for making this video! I'm also on minoxidil and although I'm losing a normal amount of hair I see that a lot of small (vellus) hairs are coming out, which from what I read is bad :/ Have you had that experience?
Thanks for stopping by! Sorry to hear that you’re still losing hair. The hair that I’ve lost previously, and the hair that I’m losing now is not vellus hair as far as I’m aware, looks like normal hair. Sorry I can’t be much help there 😔 I hope things work out for you! 🥰
Hey you are using on doctors advice or your own , wan to know because my hair is falling and even can see bald
Hey! I'm currently on 1.25mg of oral minoxidil and I was wondering how long is the hair shedding phase?
My shedding phase lasted around six weeks, everyone is different though so this may not be the case for you. Good luck with it! ❤️
Hi Maria how is your progress with 1.25mg oral minoxidil? Did you have any water retention in legs or bloating?
Did it make anything else on you grow like extra body or facial hair eyelashes etc and how many mg are you on?
Did anyone has pain scalp when move your hair ??
Yea but I think is bc u apply to much
Where did you get the oral minoxidil please?
From where do you buy your oral minoxidil because I can't find it?
It was prescribed to me by my doctor in Thailand. I’m not sure where you can buy it online unfortunately. It might be best to ask someone on Reddit.
Hi, I wanted to ask about minoxidil and pregnancy. Women who stop minoxidil for the pregnancy time suffer a big hair loss? Even if they return the treatment after birth? (I mean Women with androg. Alopecia) Thank you
Hi , Thanks for this very helpful video. We live in Thailand and my girlfriend would like to try the minoxidil tablet form. Can you recommend where to buy it from please.
I was prescribed them by Absolute Hair Clinic in Bangkok. Good luck!
@@Fluffyduff can 16 year old use minoxidil
i lose handfulls of hair while i comb it or when i just run my hand through it. it stresses me out sooo much. does minoxidil really work? it will be a blessing for me😢
I'm sorry to hear that, I know it can be very stressful. I would recommend seeing a doctor first to rule out any deficiencies before taking minoxidil. It's better to fix what you can before resorting to minoxidil as it has to be taken for life. Make sure you see an actual hair specialist, rather than a GP as they will not be as well versed in hair loss.
Sou brasileira estou na mesma situação perdendo cabelo a cada vez que passo a mão,já tentei vários remédios aqui no Brasil,e agora soube desse minoxidil...tentarei encontrar aqui e ver se tenho sucesso no uso
@@rafaelasilvah3572 hey did u started minoxidil??
Can i use if im 17.5 yrs old ?
Pls reply
Do you have some achievements using minoxidil 5% foam?
Thank you so much for such an informative video 🥰 I consulted a dermatologist about minoxidil and now I'm good to go. Only scared of shedding phase but that would be a good sign that it works right? 😅😂
That's great to hear! I can't give you a definitive answer when it comes to this as everyone reacts differently. But the general consensus is that, if you're shedding it's working (pushing out the bad hairs and making way for the new). I hope that helps!
Hey how is your hair now
Best time for taking minoxidil?
So do you have Telogen affluvium or female pattern hairloss?
When u started taking the minoxidil pills ur hair was falling in the first month ?
I used topical minoxidil first (beginning of May 2020), my hair started to shed at the end of May (around May 31st 2020). I began oral minoxidil mid June 2020. 😀
Do you use topical Minoxidil and oral on top of that?
How many days u washed your hair in a week while using minoxidil?
Hi jengira, how's your hair now?
Very nice madam...but I'm male n I can't see any results 😌
Great video .Did you gain weight? Cause it says you may get water retention
Thank you! No I didn’t gain weight, I don’t weigh myself but my body looks the same 😀
@@Fluffyduff that’s awesome. I’ll recommend it to my mom, thanks for the reply :)
No problem!
My hands feel itchy after taking oral minoxidil...Have you experienced it?
No I haven’t unfortunately!
I had that problem, I think the dose is too much for you body to absorb.
Top viedeo thanks👌🏼
Thanks for watching!
U used 2 % or 5% minoxidil??? Dr. Just prescribed me 5% . Pls pls reply. I m female
Did you grow hair elsewhere ?
been 5 months since i started using oral minoxidil my body hair is growing like crazy i even started growing hair in beard and mustache area its scary its not very bad yet im not sure if i should continue this ...did you have this problem?
Hi thanks for stopping by! I’ve not had any extra noticeable hair growth as I was already hairy to begin with (moustache hair and hairy toes haha). I guess you have to weigh up whether it’s worth it to you or not. I’d much rather have hair on my head and a hair body (because I can shave it off), than the other way round.
@@Fluffyduff thank you !! i'm thinking to continue , i am hairy naturally too now i'm getting extra hairy hope i dont become a hairy ape!
Hey! When did you start seeing the regrowth? I have been using it for more than 3 months but there is still no regrowth just about 50-70% decrease in hair fall
Also, I am not sure if it is common but I skip at least 3 doses of minoxidil out of the 14 in a week. Will it slow down the process?
I just got diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia and my dermatologist told me to start using topical rogaine. I JUST started but what she told me is fresh in my mind: There will be hair fallout, regrowth, stronger hair.. but the THICKNESS is going to start around 6 months because it’s a very long process
@@leigheaux928 6month update? How is it?
@@justmorenoise It’s so wild you sent this now because the other day (literally yesterday or the day before) I finally decided to take photos of my hair and compare them to my hair before (or right around beginning) treatment…
So yes, 6 month update!:
My hair has definitely improved. I will be honest when I say I have issues keeping up with daily rhythms so sometimes I have some off days where I’m not consistent. That being said, I am still so happy with where I am.
My hair started to thin and I didn’t even notice. A family member (around 2020) told me that the part in my hair was really widening… I never noticed until she mentioned it, and it sent me into this obsession and insecurity over my hair (which I still have to this day). Following that moment, my hair worsened and was so thin and weak that a day after washing my hair, my hair was so greasy that it looked like it hadn’t been washed in a week. If I wore hats or had my hood up, my hair would flatten down and would become greasier as well, and I could not save its volume after that until washing.
NOW, my hair is so much better in terms of greasiness after showering. My part is becoming more narrow and even my bangs look fuller (which they previously did not). My hair doesn’t flatten as easily and has MUCH more volume. Like I said, not perfect, but I am so thankful it is better, and a lot of close family and friends recognize this. My one issue now is that when my hair is wet after showers or the pool, rain, etc.. You can still really see my scalp. When I look at the top of my head (where the follicles begin to grow at the forehead and up) you can still see my scalp as well, but it’s less prominent. But I think once I am very steady with the rogaine it will get even better. I also take spironolactone for this as well. I also switched to an all natural shampoo which makes my hair very soft, it has no harsh chemicals and I think that combined with being heat-free on my hair will help it strengthen and prevent damage. I’m not sure I will ever achieve what I used to have, I used to have incredibly thick hair and I really took it for granted and I miss it dearly. I try to understand that I may not ever have that again, but I am thankful I am not at the lowest point of my hair anymore. Thanks for asking!:)
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same 🥲🥲my hair has become very thin and hair fall is happening a lot, I have also started taking minoxidil since last 5 days..!! But the hairfall is increasing and I am very scared that this will also go away. Along with this, the doctor has also given me biotin and ligohair tablets and a lotion too... can you tell me how your hair is now@@leigheaux928
I started use it for 1,5 months and my face started growing hairs 😞😞😞 can you help ? How did you use it? My face grows hair and I don’t know what should I do (( yes absolutely it’s working I am happy for my hair but I don’t want hairs on my face can you share how did you use it? I will wait your answer thank you ❤
Do you let it soak in for at least two hours before bed? It could be transferring from the pillow to your face.
@@Fluffyduff not just my face whole body started grow little hair 😞😞😞 legs hands I don’t know why (( do I have to continue use it? I am afraid to be a monkey 😂😂
Has it given you any facual hair growth
Glad it's workin
Thank you! :)
I have been on oral minoxidil for about 5 months , also at 1.5 mg a day. Can you tell me when you really started seeing real hairs grow back? Like when you started to notice your scalp was not so noticeable .
Thank you .
It took about 6-8 weeks (since the beginning of my dread shed, 10-12 since starting minox) for my scalp to look less bare 😘
Hi Ro her how is your progress on oral minoxidil?
Hi Dear
Are u taking 1.25 mgs a day?
Thank you
Yes, 1.25mg of oral minoxidil a day 😀
Thank you
did you regrow all the crown
For how long did you take Spironolactone? I am afraid to use it...someone guide me with this....I am prescribed with 100mg..how much did you take?
I took spironolactone for 8 months, 25mg. However I believe my hair is shedding more now because I have stopped it, so once I see my doctor again I need to discuss this with her. I haven't had a chance to see my doctor due to the shutdowns in Thailand ):
@@Fluffyduff why did you stop spironalacton...25mg is pretty low dose..i heard spiro works best at 100mg dose as an antiandrogen
@@tasnuvaamin6978 that's just what my doctor did, I believe she wanted to see how things went without spiro for a bit. Unfortunately due to the shut downs in Thailand I haven't been able to see her for a check up. Thank you for the input though, I'll keep that in mind!
Hello ive just applies the droplets todays for the first time and after watching the video and looking for tips and more information about this product. I dont want to use it would this one time application affect me or will i be fine? Cause after researching n everything i dont even wanna do day 2 i dint want to continue.
I can’t imagine that one time using this product would have a serious impact on your hair. Best to consult a dermatologist 😀
@@Fluffyduffheyy it has been 6 days since I started using it my hair became very thin and hairfall was happening but now in the next 6 days I am experiencing more hairfall and I am afraid that my remaining hair will also go away 🥲🥲🥲please I want to cut it off please tell me what to do
im scared of shedding.. i have a patch from pulling my hair out..
From your hair shedding or from pulling your hair out yourself? You have to weigh up whether the risk outweighs the reward. Shedding is supposed to be a sign the minoxidil is working.
Does it increase hair body ?
I just started the foam a few days ago after some bad dye damaged my hair ..im afraid im going to shed and it wont grow back 😭
Progress?
@@EraLily it did have a shedding phase but it's definitely helped a bit
Are you not getting any facial hair?? I have to stopped since I'm getting a lots facial hair that I don't have before😭😭😭 I don't know when it will go back to normal please reply😭
Hello. Sorry to hear that! I already had hair on my upper lip prior to starting, so I've not noticed any extra facial hair growth.
i am facing the same issue now not sure what to do...is the hair gone now after you stopped treatment?
I was curious about this because I wanted to accelerate my hair thickening but upon reading up on this it seems to actually cause more hair loss when stopped after long time use.
I just use a personal hair growth recipe that I've been improving over the years. My hair is thicker but the progress was very slow but I also lost a lot of hair.
3 years later my hair is not shedding as much and this is with stopping for a whole year.
I think natural remedies work best but are more expensive and time consuming but the results last.
I use bentonite clay as my bonding ingredient with various herbs and essential oils.
I'd suggest it to anyone who want to try something natural. I also changed my diet and take hormone balancing supplements.
For the essential oil materials grow as many plants on your own and produce them at home to safe money in the long run.
Rosemary plants are super inexpensive so just buy one and harvest the plant to make oil (which take a month to process without a UV lamp), lavender plants are also inexpensive.
I know this is a lot to deal with so I hope my information can help and I hope we can all feel happy with our hair health.
I'm glad to hear you've found something that works for you! Minoxidil is lifelong, so if you stop your hair will regress to the state it would have been if you didn't take it at all - which is why it appears to make hair worse after stopping, but that's the state your hair would have been in if you didn't take it at all. I hope that clears things up! Please continue to share your results with us
How’s it going now
So u recommend tablets instead of minoxidil lotion ?
I personally much prefer oral minoxidil, it’s up to you which you try!
It is said that when we start using minoxidil ( topical) we need to use it forever.is the case same with oral minoxidil? What did your doctor say? Can we stop oral medicine after sometime or should we use it forever like topical minoxidil? Please reply
Minoxidil if lifelong if you’re using it for AGA. It can be used temporarily for TE.
Have you ever tried oral Minoxidil
Did you stop using minoxidil ? Is it cause again hair fall?
I’m still using it daily. 1.25mg daily 😀
I have been on and off topical minoxidil past many year. I suffer sebhorric dermatitis too and hence the inconsistency..I want to know did u grow unwanted hair in other part of your body with oral minoxidil?
What happens if you stop using Minoxidil after a year ??
It depends on what problem you're using it for, it you have TE then the hair will stay, if it's AGA/MPB then it will fall out once you stop.
still no unwanted body hair from oral min? thanks
It’s hard to tell, because I’m pretty hairy as it is (I get hair toes and fingers haha). I haven’t noticed hair in new places...yet! 😅
Hey what about hair texture? My hair became so dry n dull after using minoxidil
My hair texture is the same. Are you using topical or oral minoxidil?
@@Fluffyduff topical. I have pcos . I use to have thick n strong hair but pcos just ruined my hair after delivery
Dr iyaremoses on RUclips cured me permanently from pcos with herbal medication..
I am in my first month of minoxidil 5% and my hair is shedding crazzyy...... i used to be vit d deficient now i am cured ,but my hair fall didn't stop. did you shed the first month ?
I started shedding about 1 month into using minoxidil, I shed for around 6 weeks. Apparently shedding is supposed to be an indication that the minoxidil is working, but i've also read of people shedding and it not working, so time will tell! Just stay patient, better to start now than never.
@@Fluffyduff thank you for replying
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@@noorramahi3047 can you update pleaaase
@@soumiabenchikh3326 heyy yes i can give you an update so i used to be vit def but i corrected it . About the minoxidil i alomost used it for 1 month and a half and it workedd crazy!! Yes i used to shed alot but now i shed a normal range but i will say that you have to combine things to get results the minoxidil itself won't do a great job yes i will say new hair growth and all but for examle to stop the hair loss i had to do more then just minoxidil
What i did that changed my life! :
1.Everyday i ate onion soup
2 . I ate garlic(raw ) eat it fruits so it isn't that strong
3. I took fish oil every single day
4 before i would wash my hair the day before i would put olive oil
I will say it takes time butt its worth it ! Goodluckkk☺️❤
@@noorramahi3047 what was your vit d level before and how long it took to recover what is your level when it stopped. ?
Hello, could you please let us know if it is true that when you stop using this product, hair loss return? Also, I've read that this product should be taken together with a duretic due to side effects. Do you have information about it?
Thanks!
Hair loss can continue if it’s female pattern hair loss rather than telogen effluvium. In regards to a diuretic I would consult a doctor if that’s something you’re concerned about, personally I didn’t have this issue, but everyone is going to be different. ☺️
@The_Sea_Bird Mujhe doc ne monoxidil+fenasteride 5% prescribed kiya h nd mere kafi long tym se hairfall hote hote baal bhut ptle hogye h nd kafi jagah baldness b h so kya mujhe ise use krna chiye? Or if nhi to kya kru fir taki baal ghne ho plz reply🥺🥺🥺
Heyyy please Priya mere sath bhi same problem hai muje bhi same prescribed kiya hai doctor ne kya aap muje bta skti ho ki ab ek saal m kese hai apke Baal
how do you stop using it?
Do you mean minoxidil? It’s a life-long commitment 😇
@@Fluffyduff that's what scares me from starting to use it. I want to use it but not life long, is there a way to stop the application after your hair get healthy?
@@anshikaanshika464 It depends what type of hair loss you have. If it is temporary (TE) then you can stop, but if it is female pattern hair loss, the hair will fall out again.
Dr iyaremoses on RUclips cured me permanently from pcos with herbal medication..
The shedding was awful. OMG.
Your shedding?
@@Fluffyduff No, I don't use Minoxidil. I was talking about the pictures. I'm scared of using Minoxidil since I know I'm gonna be on that forever. I'm still young and I don't want to be committed to a drug for the rest of my life. Anyways I guess at the end I'll have to start using it... It's painful.
Oh no well I will save my money and continue to use oils. I'm not trying to be ball headed
Add bentonite clay, sis. It's great for hair that is keratin rich.
This result came only used for minoxodil or something else with minoxodil
It cannot 100% be attributed to minoxidil as I was also taking iron and zinc too. I believe fixing my iron along with the minoxidil has helped my hair flourish.
Do I have to wash it after I apply it?
No you leave it in your hair 😀
@@Fluffyduff thanks. Do I have to use it everyday?
Are you using 5%? 2 times a day ?
I only used 5% once a day 😇
Which minoxdil you use and best minoxdil for girl ? Please reply
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i need someone to talk too can you help please
Yes what’s up? 🤗
I just love your videos so much❤😍 jst a qck qstn..Did minoxidil decrease the shedding which u were having becz of ur dengue fvr? I'm on minoxidil also , and its been 20days and minox shedding is so depressing 🙃.. I just want to know that if i continue with minox will my hair shedding stop? Do minox helps in reducing the hairfall?
Awh that’s so sweet, thank you for the kind words, glad you enjoy the videos! I began minoxidil before my dengue fever shedding began. I believe that’s why my hair shed very intensely, because all the dengue hair loss came out over a period of 6 weeks rather than 3-6 months, due to the minoxidil kicking out all the dead hairs and stimulating the new ones. As far as I’m aware, shedding is supposed to be a sign that the minoxidil is working (pushing out dead hairs and growing healthier ones). However, some people (R/femalehairloss) have shed using minoxidil and not gained hair growth. I guess it’s a case of being patient and seeing what happens. Do make sure you check to see if you have any underlying issues that are causing your hair loss (such as deficiencies) it’s probably a lot easier to treat a deficiency than to use minoxidil forever. ❤️
@@Fluffyduff thnkyou so much for replying❤ .. Yes I'm an iron deficient, and I'm on my iron pills and multivitamins.. But as i lost so much hair so my dermatologist told me that i can give minoxidil a try, i gave it and i don't have any prblm using it for lifetime but the one thing which i want the most is the hairfall to stop or at least reduce a little bit😊 .. Bcz its been 9mnths I'm suffering from hairloss.. And also has ur hairfall stopped? Lyk has it decreased a little bit?
@@BengaliKudi11 I'm not sure how long you've been taking the iron tablets for, but it could be that you have telogen effluvium due to your iron deficiency, and once your iron comes up to a stable level, the hair fall will stop. Which means you may not need to take minoxidil long term, however it's still something you can try. I'd try fix any deficiencies you have before comitting to minoxidil for the rest of your life. Yes, my hair fall has been less since using minoxidil, but I still lose around 200 hairs a day, it's not perfect, but it's a lot better than before. I really hope that helps!
@@Fluffyduff thank you alot❤
@@BengaliKudi11 do uh know ur resn of hairfall ?
200 hairs a day? That sounds way wayy too much
It’s still a lot, but it’s better than previously. I will be seeing my hair doctor soon to update her 😀
Is Minioxidil affects Female fertility?
Dr iyaremoses on RUclips cured me permanently from pcos with herbal medication..