Applying natural oils during scalp massages actually works in hair fall control. Oils such as coconut, onion, as well as rosemary can be particularly good. I combine a few drops of rosemary oil to my liitlexttra cocoonionn shampoo & natural hair oil, which this really helped in getting good hair growth.
Earlier, my hair used to fall when combing post-application of oil. However, since using this liitlllextra cooconnion hair oil, I see reduced hair on my comb. Now I see lesser hair fall after shampooing. I’m hopeful for anticipating positive results in about a month. Since around 60% of my hair fall has been controlled.
@@karthikeyanshanmugaraja6 every case of hairfall doesn't relate to dht my bro. There are multiple reasons for hairfall. Hairfall caused by dht is actually hair thinning
Mine real hair growth journey: focus on sleep, keep scalp cleanliness, wash less and hydrate more, get regular trims, brush hair daily, and apply liitlllextrra Reactivate hair serum every day. It includes rosemary and other nourishing ingredients that consistently promote the growth of fresh baby hairs.
blessed to have come across reactivatee hair serum and cocoonioon shampoo oil conditioner for hair fall, as my hair problems have been resolved with it. thank you, friend!
I've been using minoxidil/ derma roller for 11 months now. It improved my hairline the most when I paired the minoxidil with a dermaroller. I was also able to grow a handsomely full beard after struggling with that for 10 years. I finally look my age and haven't been carded since. (Had a baby face)
@Adz231 I still use it, but not as consistently as before. I haven't noticed any loss but it definitely looked fuller when I use the dermaroller consistently
@pranjalpagaria322 I've only used the topical liquid. The only side effects is sometimes I get some flakes. But it doesn't happen If I keep my scalp moisturized. Also, my hands and arms have way more hair than last December.
I’ve been taking minoxidil and finasteride for coming up on 2 years now and it’s made a significant difference for me. My hair is thicker and healthier. It’s had the added side benefit of making the bare patches in my beard full in too! Haven’t had any negative effects since I exercise regularly so no issues with weight gain etc
This video is VERY informative. Information in regard to how long it takes to absorb (1hr liquid to much less for foam, it lasting for 21hrs so only need to apply it once per day, shedding is good and shows the person is responsive and new hair will be stronger than the next) is very appreciated!
so you wouldn’t apply it morning and night? just asking cs i saw another Yt video and it said to do that but i’ve been experiencing very fast heart rate so i might switch to 1 time a Day
@@muhammadhamza1583 I agree but whats the solution? You need to reduce the intake and application of minoxidil slowly after 7 years i still have good hair. My interest grew when I started getting my baby hair line 😂
Thank you so much for your contents. I restored a lot of my hair because of this channel. I always recommend people who are facing Male Pattern Baldness to watch the channel
@@sunillaveti I take Finasteride (1.25mg per day) and use Minoxidil 5% (not everyday because my scalp irritates when I use too much, it's better to use everyday). My hair stop falling after some months. It's been more than a year now. Amazing results.
A friend who does hair styling recommended the litttlexttra reactivatte hair growth serum, and I’m glad I tried it. My hair appears fuller, and the volume is definitely coming back. I’ve already received a second bottle..
I am a woman who began Minoxidil about 4 years ago. I am aging and my hair started to shed more frequently and I was able to see my scalp through my hair. When I began treatment I started with the woman's formula once a day, and didn't want to go to twice a day until I knew how I reacted to it. Well, I did so well on once a day that I just stayed there and have continued to fill out the thickness of my hair considerably. It was great to hear you agree that once a day is enough. Recently I decided to try the men's version once a day and I am not having any problems with that. My scalp seems quite thick (for me) but the bonus is that I have regrown my thinned out eyebrows (I did not apply it on my eyebrows), and surprisingly it has grown back without any grey! I normally have a few grey eyebrow hairs. The only negative is that they hairs are growing in at varying directions, so it takes frequent grooming to keep them in line. I would say that the minoxidil has restored my hair quantity back to when I was a teenager. What it has not done is make my individual hairs thicker, so the overall look is not as abundant as my teenage years, but no complaints at all from me. I just might go back to the women's formula because I don't want to take anymore than needed. As an aside, in the beginning I had some trouble with the scalp irritation and a greasy build up. I thought I was going to have to quit using it. I stopped it for a week or so but thought to try using the very famous brand of dandruff shampoo we have all seen for years. Ever since I did that I have stopped the irritation and build up and I began tolerating the Minoxodil just as before. I don't even use the dandruff shampoo every time, it is more like every 2-3 times I shampoo. Hope this info helps others!
minox i think it only works for two years. I use a Tesla brush from Canada which works as well as minox but the new laser caps work as well too and theyre not drugs
I'm a woman and also want to use the 5% minoxidil (which is what men use), but I am afraid that I will grow some facial hair. It sounds silly, I know, but it's a huge concern for me. Can anyone please reassure me before I start using it?
How does it work? 30 and it’s not horrible but came out of no where so trying to find alternatives. Rather go bald than lose my Lobito with minoxidil or finasteride. Wanting a transplant but mixed reviews on needing meds after. I have about 75-80%, transplant to fill in and better hairline but not if I need to take meds after
I hate that I’m one of the few that got the major symptoms. Dizzyness, rapid heart rate, and swelling/cramps on my feet. Can’t even do Rosemary or Peppermint oil. Sucks man
Was using minoxidil foam (Kirkland) twice a day for a month and ended up in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Its taken nearly 6 months to feel somewhat normal again despite stopping it. Panic attacks, anxiety, heart palps, and chest tightness were my symptoms. Also had incidents appear on an EKG. I've never had any heart issues prior. Be careful with this stuff. It's potent and it made my lose more hair in the areas I was using it. It causes a shedding phase once you stop, so beware of that.
I’ve been using the brand from Kirkland and it’s been 3 months but lately id been feeling the same way. I never had panic attacks before but when I used minoxidil I seem to feel it. Also my anxiety it’s even more greater than ever.
Did you use the.. liquid that you rub on your head....or you take the one you swallow.....it I only rub the liquid on my head...would it cause health issues
@@rampageskys5543 I have been using the Foam and the recommended dosage which is the size of the bottle cap. I am actually only using the foam once a day. Lately, I’d been feeling the symptom stated earlier. I was also wondering if the pills would be better because I’ve seen drastic changes but I don’t want to stop using minoxidil. In addition, I use derma stamp and ordinary hair serum.
I just bawled my eyes out when you said if your hair is shedding then you're a responder. Which means I've got hope. Thank you for that. I'm not very regular with my use of Topical Minoxidil but watching all your videos has given me a better understanding of Minoxidil compared to what I've known for the past 10 years. The last 3 months I've been using minoxidil regularly-ish and now I'm shedding like I'm gonna be bald any day now. But after hearing your explanation. I'm going to keep going. Thank you both.
Thank you both for your input and show. You are helping many people. Minoxidil and Finasteride combined works well in my case in a compounded oral tablet mix. Been 1 year now slight palpitations first 2 weeks none since. No side affects noticeable. Great improvement of replacement hair in medium thining of crown area. 4 months before some obvious results showed then continued better results from there. Can use fibers to help as well. Its a lifetime commitment though and a daily tablet to remember to take.
hey, so your palpitations lasted for the first two weeks of starting it and then it stopped? maybe cuz your body got used to it... i should try to stick through it because i used it three time and each time i had palpitatioons so i rinsed it off immediately. maybe if i push through like you the side effects will stop
I think any capsule mix like mine that's 7 days a week forever will possibly have side affects for some. It's an individual try out I guess. Mine lasted 2 weeks then no issues at all since. Can I recommend it absolutely, but as said its a try it and see.
Lot of good points here, in my case I was a hyper responder both in hair growth and side effects. I had crazy scalp hair growth within 6-7 months however the heart palpitations and chest pain were really severe, especially when laying down trying to fall asleep, I'm fit and healthy with normal normal/low BP. Never had anything like that before and after stopping it took about a year for those symptoms to go away completely. Even went for a holter monitor and echo cardiogram, in the midst of it, all normal. I was using 1 dose of foam at night only, so half the recommended amount and I still had that kind of reaction. Now I'm just on topical finasteride with no issues, but man I miss the results from the minoxidil. Finasteride just has me holding ground not regrowing.
Minoxidil is a vasodilator. This means it's gonna lower your blood pressure esp if taken orally. Hence your palpitations since your heart is compensating by increasing the heart rate, and the fact that you are normal to low bp to begin with. It's the same concept that you shouldnt take viagra if you have low bp in the first place.
I thought i was the only one. Its been 4 years since a left it and i still have the palpitations ocassionally. Might have created permanent damage? Have you hears any case?
I’m having the same issue. When I sleep and wake up I have chest pain which goes away after sometime. I am on fenestride and minoxidil, so I am not sure it’s due to minoxidil or fenestride ?
Thanks a lot for the detailed video. I have a low blood pressure and during my Minoxidil use I feel very lazy and down. I will try to use it 1 hour before sleeping. Hope it will work
@dtmkt305 Fair enough, I've had no side effects at all but at the same time I've had no freaking results after using it for 7 months. It's a scam for me
Used minoxidil for a long time. It definitely works well, but once you stop using it, even for a short while, your hair will just fall out extremely fast. So it’s very important not to take any breaks, even short ones.
@@Yafizmohammed-v3s I wouldn’t risk it. Maybe 2-3 days at most. I don’t know why, but any break normally leads to very quick and massive hair loss pretty much immediately. So starting Minoxidil is a big commitment in time and money (and may have other side effects for some people), but it works well while you use it.
Thanks but as a woman, if I hear something is going to potentially cause weight gain, that's a very significant thing for me; I was hoping you two would go into more detail about it...
Oral Minoxidil's side effects are real. I've tried to start it a third time, now at the lowest dosage of 1.25mg, and titrated up in a month and I still have chest pain.
To giorgi kuprava, i had to stop using the topical minoxidil, it gave me chest pain too but also scary irregular heart beats, i stopped using it and everything went back to normal. Be careful.
Sushmita: Minoxidil 5% works wonders - use it once per day in the morning and massage well. Wash hands throughly thereafter. Presently on my 4th month - no side effects - keeps the bio hair that I still have but unfortunately no re-growth so in essence I've only retained 1/4 of my thick mane of glossy hair which is better than having no hair 😊
I started it but more than once a day not knowing about the side effects. I started to have Chest pain (angina). I am going to the Dr tomorrow cuz i had no idea this was the caused until now. I will let him know and probably will use it 1 per day like you.
@@slowed_to_perfection I lowered the those to Once a Day at the amount required 1.0ML. The pain got away. I got a derma roller, it’s been great so far.
I had to stop minoxidil due to an uncomfortable case of palpitations that refused to go away. Now only on finasteride and still maintained the growth even after 2 full months, no shedding at all. It's actually nearing 2.5 months
I started on topical minoxidil 5% 1 month ago and I've already noticed some new wispy hairs sprouting up on my hairline nothing cosmetically significant but I am surprised that anything at all has happened this early is it possible that certain people respond exceptionally quickly to minoxidil or is this a normal respond this early?
@geo9345 yeah I've definitely stabilized I'm regrowing some fine hair around my hairline at this point I would say it's a notable amount of you're paying attention to my scalp but probably not super obvious at a glance since I'm only 4 months in I'm pretty happy with the results so far
Been on minoxidil 5 mg twice a day for over a year without side effects . I am on a diuretic for hypertention. This water pill can have a protective effect. However those with renal or cardiac disease can have problems.
Sir, when I use minoxidil, I get dizzy and blurred vision, and I feel dizzy for half an hour, then it gradually subsides. I wanted to know if it is normal or not?
I had been using topical minoxidil (Rogaine) for almost 15 years. It worked for me, but the formula made my hair brittle, and I always had a lot of breakage and split ends. I think it was the alcohol. I have long, very fine, very thin hair. I do not color or perm my hair, so the only possible culprit was the Rogaine. I tried both the liquid and the foam. I never had a problem with skin/scalp irritation. My two main complaints were that it made my hair look greasy, so I could only use the Rogaine at night (and wash it in the morning), and while I had more hair volume, the hair was damaged. It was also an annoying routine - having to apply and wait for it to dry before going to sleep. A few months ago I started to use oral minoxidil and oral spironolactone (via prescription from my dermatologist). I did not get massive shedding - on the contrary, my hair actually stopped shedding! It has made a massive difference! I have been shedding a lot since my 20s. I thought it was normal. Sometimes, I would get handfuls a day. I attributed all that hair to the fact that it's long, so a few strands would seem like more. Now, I realize I was losing so much every day. I continued to lose hair even while taking the topical Rogaine, but it was not as much as before. I don't know if it's the oral minoxidil or the spironolactone that stopped my shedding, but I'm thrilled. An added bonus is that I no longer have to spend so much money on Rogaine. Now, I spend that money on bond repair for my hair. I use K18, and it works, too. If I had known about oral minoxidil before, I would have switched years ago.
The big question not touched upon - what is the response rate to oral min, compared to those without sulfotransferase enzyme on scalp when using topical? Have you found those switching to oral min after trying topical respond well? Thank you
never had any effects from minoxidil at all... and my shiny head proves it... on the positive side, don't have to worry about getting it stuck in the hair rather than scalp, although it does just run right off...so enter the dermaroller and now it all soaks into my shiny head nicely and then I throw some near infrared light on it to get the blood flowing and the mitochondria working...I do have a pretty shine
MY urologist just two weeks ago absolutely told me to NOT use Finasteride > > > ETD that could be permanent, growing breasts and it barely if at all works. He put the 'fear' in me for sure.
I think it works but, the side effects you've mentioned have definitely been reported elsewhere. I got off Finasteride after two months, felt weird. I just use Minoxidil now.
As far as I know there has never been one person who had a life threatening situation from using Minoxidil,I'm not a doctor I'm just saying what I researched years ago when I used to use Minoxidil...
It’s good to know I can put it on at night. I recently used Minoxidil to regrow a decently sized bald spot on the back of my head. Half the time I would put it on twice but I hated having greasy hair all day. So I switched to just doing it at night. I worries that not having it on my head all day would be an issue. Side note, Kirkland brand minoxidil is a steal, especially the liquid.
Just want to ask incase I missed it, so you mention to work up the oral minoxodil slowly overtime. How much would you work it up to assuming no side effects? What's the end "goal" in mg would you recommend? I unfortunately am a non-responder to topical minoxodil (tried liquid and foam version, on top of combining it with microneedling at a depth of 1 - 1.5mm). I've used it consecutively for over a year now in combination with Finasteride 1mg tablet daily. My hair loss has completely stopped, but I think I'd attribute that to Finasteride. I'm still using Minoxodil just for the sake of using it, even though I don't think I've necessairly seen much results. I was considering switching to Oral minoxodil and seeing if it helps.
Weirdly I’ve had far fewer issues with finasteride than with minoxidil. If anything, finasteride improved my mood, maybe because the reduction in my levels of such a powerful androgen gave me a bit more clarity and sort of took the edge off. Minoxidil actually messed me up much more, I had headaches, palpitations, anxiety, etc. It should be noted that I have a history of palpitations and anxiety anyway, but I hardly ever get headaches, and the the anxiety was particularly bad with the minoxidil. I’m lucky that my hair-loss isn’t that bad, and I’m comfortable just slowing it down/stopping it worsening for now. I don’t want this to be interpreted as fear mongering or anything. Minoxidil is just a medication like any other, and people should feel comfortable trying it out and seeing how they feel. It’s highly highly unlikely that side effects will persist after stopping with minoxidil.
@@eileengreenspan730 From topical minoxidil or finasteride? It makes intuitive sense that you could get headaches with minoxidil since it’s a vasodilator after all, but I have absolutely no idea by what mechanism fin could induce headaches, not that it’s impossible or anything, it’s just that I can’t think of how it would do that. It’s worth keeping in mind that the headaches could be caused by stresses surrounding the medication. With finasteride, nocebo related side effects are far more common than direct side effects, and most of the direct side effects seem to either get better with continued use or through dose titration. Unfortunately, I don’t know quite as much about minoxidil since I don’t use it any more, but I’d definitely suggested bringing this concern up with a doctor if at all possible. Good luck with your hair! :)
I have been using Minoxidil for 2 years and am quite pleased with the result. Questions: How long for can you expect to see dormant hair follicles coming back to life? If you "level out" as it were, and don't see more hair returning - can you cut down on the liquid top application to a "care and maintenance" level and keep to - I don't know - 3 times a week maybe? And still keep the hair you have regenerated? And finally: the product I have recommends to cease the use of the product after 60 years of age. Why is this? That is when I am going to need it the most!
I tried this for 6 months in conjunction with 5% min topical and it made my hairloss worse. I was aware of the shedding phase so tried to adheres to protocol for at least several months but my recession and areas where I put the tretinoin just go worse
Unfortunately the palpitations, headaches, and loss of sleep were all the side effects I experienced using minoxidil. Hair regrowth did occur but I needed to stop use 😢.
Thanks for this video. I started using the topical foam and the bottle said to call the doctor if you notice weight gain. And I’m like “topical minoxidil doesn’t cause weight gain.” It makes sense that the oral minoxidil causes weight gain.
Thank you for all the detailed information that now has cleared so many questions I had. I had the high blood pressure and the palpitations and headache which I didn’t even think it could have been the minoxidil. I’m still on the first week, so I will persist to stay on it once a day and hopefully the side effects disappear. I have been trying to get my GP to refer me to a dermatologist, but I have not been successful.
Generally if it’s COMPLETELY bald and you have no hairs even if very fine hair,you can’t really bring back dead zones. You’re best bet would be microneedling once a week in conjunction with minoxidil. This apparently is very good for “dead zones” but you still need some hair even if it’s barely visible. I have seen some pretty insane results with this combo from other people where it looked almost all gone so I think it’s at least worth a shot.
I wouldn’t use minoxidil straight after microneedling as it could go systemic and cause lots of side effects I use it normally after 24 hours after derma rolling to apply minoxidil 👍
@@grahamlowe9124 I use oral Minox and the side effects have been minimal. Also, derma rolling isn’t good for your scalp/hair follicles. Use a derma pen. Look it up - I’m not just saying it.
@@liamadaley sorry I meant I’m using derma pen only recently started using it again at a length of 1.25mm to start then back to 1.5mm I have never had oral minoxidil but been thinking of trying it how long you been on it
@@grahamlowe9124 since April 3rd! I’ve been on Finasteride for 13 years and went down the rabbit hole of research. As of 3/4/23 I switched from Finasteride 1mg to Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg. Oral Minox is the way to go - more effective and less hassle. Have had a little bit of feeling a bit bluergh at times but nothing major. No water retention which is the one I feared. Best of luck with it all.
For anyone watching when I initially used the liquid I experience a minor headache like it’s there but sorta annoying and scalp irritation this is usually due to the hair product I’d recommend washing every week or two weeks if you’re an African American
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If I'm using minoxidil foam, differin gel, and a moisturizer, what order should these be applied and how long between applying each? Also, does adapalene enhance the efficacy of minoxidil the same as tretinoin?
Have you not listened to anything they've said in the video? 1) The foam takes up to 10 minutes to absorb and the liquid can take 4 hours but anywhere up until 4 hours is recommended to not add another topical solution on top. 2) Why would you put anything else? Have a night routine and apply the solution at night time and worry about that in the morning.
@RobinandBeastboy The answer is gel, then minox foam, then lotion. Been doing it the last 5 months. Works fine. It does not take that long to absorb. I don't remember their video, but thanks for the concern.
Thank you for all the advice. I just want to share that I started to use Minoxidil about 7 months ago. The side effect for me is Red Eyes and it feels almost like conductivities (I only use it on top of my head), but my eyes hurt, they feel like I have not slept in days, and are reddish. When I stop using it for a couple of days, this effect goes away. Looking forward to your comment on this.
@@SuperDodoe Thank you for the reply. The answer is NO. I put it on right before I go to bed. Once a night. On the top of my head and back to the crown area. Results have been great. I have no complains about that. I had thinning hair on those areas, and it is almost back to normal after about 7 months.
@@SuperDodoe I do. After I put it on, I read for at least 30 minutes (sitting up). It is much better now that I only put it 5 days a week instead of everyday. The redness is gone as well as the discomfort. Could have also been a combination of Allergies. In any case, thank you again for all you do. Best wishes.
@@FarhanKhan-uv2ye They were outta stock so I'm still waiting for the order arrive. If it works on my hairline, I'll be happy. I have that flimsy, weak baby-hair on my head due to dermatitis so hope this helps. I'll update when I get it.
I'm getting a lot of wierd dandruff. It's not dry dandruff but soft skin flakes . It's hard to describe but it causes hair to come out too . Its not itchy either. I use Costco brand rogain but don't know if that's the cause . Please someone let me know what is causing it. I use dandruff shampoo and it's still happens 😢
hey dude same here i’m using 2 medication shampoos that my dermatologist prescribe and she is very famous dermatologist sadly it didn’t do much it might be dermatitis
Hi I'm hoping you can answer a question for me. Alot of these products recommended for alopecia are sulphides. Wouldn't MSM sulphur work just as well? And no prescription required? I ask because I'm in rogaine and corticosteroid foam. Why wouldn't MSM work as well ? It's a sulphide.
A question for the doctors: will minoxidil be less effective if the user has had SMP pigmentation? 1. Will the pigmentation affect the absorption of the minoxidil on the scalp 2. Will the minoxidil cause the pigment to fade more quickly.
The biggest worry is when you stop using minoxidil, I've heard hair loss gets worse and you rapidly start losing hair. So its kinda like a thing you cant stop once started without repercussions.
That’s what I heard as well and that is my main concern, does anyone know the answer to this? How common is this side effect and is it the same for finesteride?
@@gabrielharrison9800 I'd have to assume it's something to do with the body's immune system diluting the effect over time so applying it becomes necessity until body doesn't care if its applied or not (back to baldness). I'm against finasteride because it could cause impotence.
I had to stop using my topical 5% Minoxidil. I was having excellent results without much shedding. But I had persistent headaches, my eyes got puffy, and I felt pressure in one eye. Then my face would start to get flushed red towardsthe evening. I think I'll just use finasteride with scalp massages and derma stamping.
Hello doctors! Please can you make a video on the possible link between insomnia and finasteride/minoxidil, along with workarounds for the same? Thank you!
I'm pretty sure minoxidil caused it for me, I've seen a few other users on other hairloss videos mention this about minoxidil. One even went as far to quit his finasteride for months, still had insomnia, then one night he took 3 drops of topical minoxidil and couldn't sleep all night. I'm just on topical finasteride right now and have no sleeping problems. I want to add minoxidil back but don't wanna have sleeping problems again. I'm not sure, I haven't seen any videos dive into this but in the oral version it's a side effect so I'm sure minoxidil could be the culprit.
Thanks for posting. Do you have any advice on obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil? Doctors in the states seem to be unfamiliar with it. I am one of those that deal with Migraine symptoms. The migraines will start about 40 mins after I put on the foam. If I cant get an oral prescription, I am going try and keep it on for only 10-15 mins as you described.
Can you make a video about using Minoxidil and hair fibres at the same time? I've been thinking of starting Minox for a while but I'm so much used to hair fibres and I don't know how to combine using both at the same time. I'm sure there are plenty of guys like me. Thank you for your very informative professional content!
I’ve been using fibres since I’m shredding pretty bad on my 2nd month - I use fibres in morning and minoxidil foam at night before I sleep and wash my hair every 3 days in case fibres block my pores and etc
@@Our_life_in_Melbourne I don’t I wash my hair end of night with water and put the minoxidil on before I sleep and wash again in morning and do my hair style with aloe Vera gel etc
A few months after I started taking topical minoxidil, I started having some acne in my forehead. I wonder if this could be a less known side effect of the minoxidil.
@@tomshaji nope! Minoxidil dries the scalp and youll get dandruff. Solution? for a day apply oil thats it. Also use good shampoo for clearing dry scalp once a week
I’ve also been using minoxidil 1ml once a day for the past 2 months. I dont have any side effects except that I never had acne on my face but now i have a little itchy acne on my forehead and cheeks. How can i get rid of it?
Main side-effect of minoxidil that is when you use regularly then its work like magic but when you stop using then the your hair condition going Wrost.
@@outrotear7 Don't instantly stop using minoxidil, try to find the possible causes of your hair loss, it can be your lifestyle, your diet, your hair being dry and brittle for several reasons or genetics Only apply minoxidil once a day, it doesn't increase it's efficiency that much by doing it twice a day, it will only make you more dependent and it will make it harder to quit Once you consider you achieved a good result, gradually decrease your use of minoxidil over several months
I may have misunderstood something, is it generally safer to apply liquid or foam-based topical minoxidil? Also, is the daily dose of 5mg the typically recommended starting dose?
My own hair growth success story i followed method below - didnt need minoxidil either: 1. Fragrance free shampoo. Korean cosmetic industry understand why years ago, we are still behind. 2. Taoist soap for hair growth 2x a week only: stops further loss, stimulates new growth. 3. Nettle tea to drink 2x a day at least for removing hormone residue in the liver, further supporting hormone balance, altho not fully but enough. 4. Scalp massage for 30 minutes a day. Do not skip, just massage with your finger tips slow and hard, be gentle at first as next day can get sore. 5. Collagen powder 2x a day w tablespoons each time. Dont get pills they are not high dose enough. 6. Cold water rinse on just top of scalp, dont let cold water on back of neck or head much as you might get sick. But once a day or a couple times a week does wonders. Learnt this from my brother who spent years looking for answers. He has a full head of hair now and 38. But at 23 he had very thin hair all over. I had thin hair too. Stick to the regimen, and you will see results. Hair growth requires many angels and this is why its hard to cure. Minoxidil is great if it works for you however, but if you have kidney issues in your family, you should stay away from the oral one for sure - and the topical caused so much water retention on face for me, i didnt want to take it for life. better this natural way for me anyway.
Minoxidil is a magic, I have been using foam version, its been only 4 months and my head was full of baby hairs from the 3rd month onwards, I also noticed much better hair health as they are now thicker and stronger.
The side effects are definitely there, i used min and fin solution last night which was my first time obviously, and today i feel very heavy hearted, i m not using it anymore...the sides aren't rare but they r common..
Hello doctors. Nice channel with great contents by the way ! I wanted to ask you 2 questions about topical / oral minoxidil. First question: Is minoxodil responsible for causing red face or rosacea due to the dilation of blood vessels in the circulatory system ? To sum up, do you think there is any link between minoxodil and redness in the face ? Second question: Can the dilated blood vessels go back to their normal size after stopping minoxidil or the blood vessels stay dilated permanently even if we stop using minoxidil ? Thanks for your answers and have a good day. Greetings from France.
Another question about monoxidil regarding shedding: I shed many hairs over my first intakes, but those hairs where there to begin with before taking minoxidil. Once regrown: do those shed hairs also depend on Minoxidil dosification in order to stay? Have those hairs become Minoxidil dependant, while previously they were not?
I think the biggest issue I had with it was the weight gain. I must have added roughly 15-20 lbs after starting using minoxidil, especially around my sides and chest. I started getting bad headaches and irritation on the scalp too from dosing too much, tuning down the dosage helped resolve those issues, but I still couldn't shake the weight gain. Overall, I didn't find using minoxidil worth it. I'd rather be a healthier, more preferred weight with less heart disease risks than worry about having a full head of hair.
I've been on Finasteride too, it doesn't really seem to help at all on its own -- the combination of fin and min was really the key for me. I stopped losing hair and even grew some back after about a year with the 2 in combination. I just am kind of tired of the shitty side effects, and my hair is a bit patchy still so even with the medication I can't have a decent hair style besides just a generic cut.
@@ThatsMrFrank to be fair, everyone is different. From what I hear there are people who have success with just finasteride. I was not very receptive to it, but I responded well to minoxidil, excluding the side effects. Just know that its pretty unlikely it will regrow any lost hair. I had a small bit of regrowth around the crown of my head, but my widow peaks and front-top area never recovered, and without minoxidil the hair I had left is slowly falling out.
Wow I didn’t know that was a side effect. You just made me realize why I have been gaining weight. I was a bit underweight though so cool bonus I guess
@@DigitalRaider1 yes. I've been using the topical minoxidil for a while and about 2 months ago I started using RU58841 and have seen a drastic improvement. The RU58841 has reduced the hair shedding tremendously and that combined with the topical minoxidil I've seen more density than just using the minoxidil by itself.
Yes when minoxidil you apply on scalp runs down on your face..it can affect your skin..so it can induce these side effects..better use them on evenings..rather than at night
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My main side effect was hair growing back. Wasnt expecting that
It made my hair turn rainbow 🌈 colored...but that may have been the Bud Light.
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Which one you use??
@supriyadey7413 regaine extra strength at night. I derma roll once a week also
Applying natural oils during scalp massages actually works in hair fall control. Oils such as coconut, onion, as well as rosemary can be particularly good. I combine a few drops of rosemary oil to my liitlexttra cocoonionn shampoo & natural hair oil, which this really helped in getting good hair growth.
Earlier, my hair used to fall when combing post-application of oil. However, since using this liitlllextra cooconnion hair oil, I see reduced hair on my comb. Now I see lesser hair fall after shampooing. I’m hopeful for anticipating positive results in about a month. Since around 60% of my hair fall has been controlled.
DHT laughing at the corner
@@karthikeyanshanmugaraja6 every case of hairfall doesn't relate to dht my bro. There are multiple reasons for hairfall. Hairfall caused by dht is actually hair thinning
@@yatharthpro......it's pr team of that shifty little extra coco......don't fall for the trap.they are commenting on every popular hair growth video
Mine real hair growth journey: focus on sleep, keep scalp cleanliness, wash less and hydrate more, get regular trims, brush hair daily, and apply liitlllextrra Reactivate hair serum every day. It includes rosemary and other nourishing ingredients that consistently promote the growth of fresh baby hairs.
I have used three bottles of reactivvate hair serum, and I'm pleased to say that my hair is much better now.
It's true and which company @@Vikram-23T1
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Rosemary helping with hairloss has no basis in science
blessed to have come across reactivatee hair serum and cocoonioon shampoo oil conditioner for hair fall, as my hair problems have been resolved with it. thank you, friend!
I've been using minoxidil/ derma roller for 11 months now. It improved my hairline the most when I paired the minoxidil with a dermaroller. I was also able to grow a handsomely full beard after struggling with that for 10 years. I finally look my age and haven't been carded since. (Had a baby face)
Are you still using it, or have you stopped? If you have stopped have you seen any hair loss
@Adz231 I still use it, but not as consistently as before. I haven't noticed any loss but it definitely looked fuller when I use the dermaroller consistently
Its a tablet or liquid ? DOES it have side effects?
@pranjalpagaria322 I've only used the topical liquid. The only side effects is sometimes I get some flakes. But it doesn't happen If I keep my scalp moisturized. Also, my hands and arms have way more hair than last December.
@@usthefolksmusic but we apply it only in scalp then how it will our our body parts hair . Please solve my query
I’ve been taking minoxidil and finasteride for coming up on 2 years now and it’s made a significant difference for me. My hair is thicker and healthier. It’s had the added side benefit of making the bare patches in my beard full in too!
Haven’t had any negative effects since I exercise regularly so no issues with weight gain etc
So do you have to take it for the life time? Also any effects on your sexual life?
Can u please tell me ur dose of both drugs
What dose have you been taking? Have you noticed any effects on your training? Thank you
@@yashb6087 if I want to keep the hair I think so yeah! I have found it has had no affect on my sex drive ☺️
@@yashb6087 1ml finasteride and 2.5ml minoxidil.
This video is VERY informative. Information in regard to how long it takes to absorb (1hr liquid to much less for foam, it lasting for 21hrs so only need to apply it once per day, shedding is good and shows the person is responsive and new hair will be stronger than the next) is very appreciated!
Ahh, ok thats awesome
so you wouldn’t apply it morning and night? just asking cs i saw another Yt video and it said to do that but i’ve been experiencing very fast heart rate so i might switch to 1 time a Day
Yes this saved me a ton of money. “Twice a day” bs!! This was amazing!!!
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I've taken a topical minoxidil and finasteride combo for 4 months now and it has worked absolute wonders.
How long do you leave the minoxidil on before washing it off? I've been leaving it on for about 4 hours.
Are you facing loss of libido?
But you cannot take both of them forever. When you will stop taking them you will face tremendous hair fall???
@@muhammadhamza1583 I agree but whats the solution?
You need to reduce the intake and application of minoxidil slowly after 7 years i still have good hair.
My interest grew when I started getting my baby hair line 😂
@@ShadowJ20 They discuss it in the video. Topical Minoxidil gets absorbed in 60-90 minutes and Foam Minoxidil gets absorbed in 10 minutes.
Thank you so much for your contents. I restored a lot of my hair because of this channel. I always recommend people who are facing Male Pattern Baldness to watch the channel
May I know what all medicatio u r taking? And what are the things you are following? Please?
@@sunillaveti I take Finasteride (1.25mg per day) and use Minoxidil 5% (not everyday because my scalp irritates when I use too much, it's better to use everyday). My hair stop falling after some months. It's been more than a year now. Amazing results.
@@saks2760 1.25mg finasteride seems over dosage, are you experiencing any side effects?
@@sunillaveti no, none at all. It may differ on different people. But you can adjust the dosage if you experience side effects.
@@mickrozycki451 that would make sense
A friend who does hair styling recommended the litttlexttra reactivatte hair growth serum, and I’m glad I tried it. My hair appears fuller, and the volume is definitely coming back. I’ve already received a second bottle..
I m happy to share that the reactivate serum and cocoonioon shampoo have been effective for me as well.
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I am a woman who began Minoxidil about 4 years ago. I am aging and my hair started to shed more frequently and I was able to see my scalp through my hair. When I began treatment I started with the woman's formula once a day, and didn't want to go to twice a day until I knew how I reacted to it. Well, I did so well on once a day that I just stayed there and have continued to fill out the thickness of my hair considerably. It was great to hear you agree that once a day is enough. Recently I decided to try the men's version once a day and I am not having any problems with that. My scalp seems quite thick (for me) but the bonus is that I have regrown my thinned out eyebrows (I did not apply it on my eyebrows), and surprisingly it has grown back without any grey! I normally have a few grey eyebrow hairs. The only negative is that they hairs are growing in at varying directions, so it takes frequent grooming to keep them in line. I would say that the minoxidil has restored my hair quantity back to when I was a teenager. What it has not done is make my individual hairs thicker, so the overall look is not as abundant as my teenage years, but no complaints at all from me. I just might go back to the women's formula because I don't want to take anymore than needed.
As an aside, in the beginning I had some trouble with the scalp irritation and a greasy build up. I thought I was going to have to quit using it. I stopped it for a week or so but thought to try using the very famous brand of dandruff shampoo we have all seen for years. Ever since I did that I have stopped the irritation and build up and I began tolerating the Minoxodil just as before. I don't even use the dandruff shampoo every time, it is more like every 2-3 times I shampoo. Hope this info helps others!
minox i think it only works for two years. I use a Tesla brush from Canada which works as well as minox but the new laser caps work as well too and theyre not drugs
@@stevetilbrook3402those things don’t work as well as Minoxidil. Stop trolling
I'm a woman and also want to use the 5% minoxidil (which is what men use), but I am afraid that I will grow some facial hair. It sounds silly, I know, but it's a huge concern for me. Can anyone please reassure me before I start using it?
@@alexandraestre1731 don’t use it
@noelnoni7310 Why, though? Can you please elaborate. I need some explanation, please. 🙏
Feels like I'm being nosy between two hair Doctors talking in the hallway....Don't mind me just being nosey, please continue...
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I think i'll keep mixing rosemary oil with coconut oil and using a derma roller. Too many risks involved
You getting benefits from that ?
@@funkyflights The rosemary helps with sleep
How does it work? 30 and it’s not horrible but came out of no where so trying to find alternatives. Rather go bald than lose my Lobito with minoxidil or finasteride. Wanting a transplant but mixed reviews on needing meds after. I have about 75-80%, transplant to fill in and better hairline but not if I need to take meds after
lol i know right. Drugs man
Rosemary oil and coconut oil do nothing for hair growth
I hate that I’m one of the few that got the major symptoms. Dizzyness, rapid heart rate, and swelling/cramps on my feet. Can’t even do Rosemary or Peppermint oil. Sucks man
Then how u r taking care of your hair naturally brother??
I feel you
I had a triple bypass heart operation can I use this product
@@ashleyfredericks5692No,you should not take that risk
@@ashleyfredericks5692 Are you seriously asking a random person for medical advice??
Was using minoxidil foam (Kirkland) twice a day for a month and ended up in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. Its taken nearly 6 months to feel somewhat normal again despite stopping it. Panic attacks, anxiety, heart palps, and chest tightness were my symptoms. Also had incidents appear on an EKG. I've never had any heart issues prior. Be careful with this stuff. It's potent and it made my lose more hair in the areas I was using it. It causes a shedding phase once you stop, so beware of that.
I’ve been using the brand from Kirkland and it’s been 3 months but lately id been feeling the same way. I never had panic attacks before but when I used minoxidil I seem to feel it. Also my anxiety it’s even more greater than ever.
Did you use the.. liquid that you rub on your head....or you take the one you swallow.....it I only rub the liquid on my head...would it cause health issues
@@rampageskys5543 I have been using the Foam and the recommended dosage which is the size of the bottle cap. I am actually only using the foam once a day. Lately, I’d been feeling the symptom stated earlier. I was also wondering if the pills would be better because I’ve seen drastic changes but I don’t want to stop using minoxidil. In addition, I use derma stamp and ordinary hair serum.
@@rampageskys5543 I used the foam you put on your head. Yes it can cause issues because it’s absorbed into your body
@@rampageskys5543 I used the Foam that you apply topically on your head
I just bawled my eyes out when you said if your hair is shedding then you're a responder. Which means I've got hope. Thank you for that. I'm not very regular with my use of Topical Minoxidil but watching all your videos has given me a better understanding of Minoxidil compared to what I've known for the past 10 years. The last 3 months I've been using minoxidil regularly-ish and now I'm shedding like I'm gonna be bald any day now. But after hearing your explanation. I'm going to keep going. Thank you both.
How are you doing now?
How have things worked out bud?
Thank you both for your input and show. You are helping many people. Minoxidil and Finasteride combined works well in my case in a compounded oral tablet mix. Been 1 year now slight palpitations first 2 weeks none since. No side affects noticeable.
Great improvement of replacement hair in medium thining of crown area. 4 months before some obvious results showed then continued better results from there. Can use fibers to help as well.
Its a lifetime commitment though and a daily tablet to remember to take.
So does the foam and topical version not have those side effects? (Palpitations)
hey, so your palpitations lasted for the first two weeks of starting it and then it stopped? maybe cuz your body got used to it... i should try to stick through it because i used it three time and each time i had palpitatioons so i rinsed it off immediately. maybe if i push through like you the side effects will stop
What's your finasteride dose?
0.5%mg Finasteride with minoxidil 3mg daily capsule.
Being 14 months now and the results have been very impressive. No side affects to date.
I think any capsule mix like mine that's 7 days a week forever will possibly have side affects for some. It's an individual try out I guess. Mine lasted 2 weeks then no issues at all since. Can I recommend it absolutely, but as said its a try it and see.
Lot of good points here, in my case I was a hyper responder both in hair growth and side effects. I had crazy scalp hair growth within 6-7 months however the heart palpitations and chest pain were really severe, especially when laying down trying to fall asleep, I'm fit and healthy with normal normal/low BP. Never had anything like that before and after stopping it took about a year for those symptoms to go away completely. Even went for a holter monitor and echo cardiogram, in the midst of it, all normal. I was using 1 dose of foam at night only, so half the recommended amount and I still had that kind of reaction. Now I'm just on topical finasteride with no issues, but man I miss the results from the minoxidil. Finasteride just has me holding ground not regrowing.
Minoxidil is a vasodilator. This means it's gonna lower your blood pressure esp if taken orally. Hence your palpitations since your heart is compensating by increasing the heart rate, and the fact that you are normal to low bp to begin with. It's the same concept that you shouldnt take viagra if you have low bp in the first place.
Did your progress lost when you stopped using it?
I thought i was the only one. Its been 4 years since a left it and i still have the palpitations ocassionally. Might have created permanent damage? Have you hears any case?
I’m having the same issue. When I sleep and wake up I have chest pain which goes away after sometime. I am on fenestride and minoxidil, so I am not sure it’s due to minoxidil or fenestride ?
@@avneetsingh3970 min is known to do that
Thanks a lot for the detailed video. I have a low blood pressure and during my Minoxidil use I feel very lazy and down. I will try to use it 1 hour before sleeping. Hope it will work
That's not what they advised, they advised you take a lower dose. What does using it 1 hour before you sleep have to do with anything?
@@RobinandBeastboybecause it lowers your BP, so you won’t feel the sides if you are slept.
@dtmkt305 Fair enough, I've had no side effects at all but at the same time I've had no freaking results after using it for 7 months. It's a scam for me
Very informative. Thank you Dr. Russell Krudsen and Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash.
I’ve tried both Oral Minoxidil & the Topical Version. I definitely think that the Oral Minoxidil as far better, in conjunction with Finasteride
Why is that, apart from it is easier ?
@@GGelix More systemic so is able to be more effective, but increases your risk of side effects.
Increases body hair so not desirable
I have seen no signs or body hair growth since being on 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil.
Are you getting a shed? Any hair growth? How long have you been on?
Dry flaky scalp, brain fog, and peach fuz is what I'm getting.Still worth it.
You both have a comforting voice😊👍
Used minoxidil for a long time. It definitely works well, but once you stop using it, even for a short while, your hair will just fall out extremely fast. So it’s very important not to take any breaks, even short ones.
Can i make a 6 days break
@@Yafizmohammed-v3s I wouldn’t risk it. Maybe 2-3 days at most. I don’t know why, but any break normally leads to very quick and massive hair loss pretty much immediately. So starting Minoxidil is a big commitment in time and money (and may have other side effects for some people), but it works well while you use it.
@@Yafizmohammed-v3sDoesn’t sound like a good idea
Really?
How long should i I use? it
Thanks but as a woman, if I hear something is going to potentially cause weight gain, that's a very significant thing for me; I was hoping you two would go into more detail about it...
Oral Minoxidil's side effects are real. I've tried to start it a third time, now at the lowest dosage of 1.25mg, and titrated up in a month and I still have chest pain.
@@James_ZA I think now I'm adapting to 2.5mg. Will see that. I want to titrate the dosage up to 5mg, 1.25mg every 3 months.
@@James_ZA I'm trying to maximize results, but I won't tolerate its side effects if continued so, I'll settle at maximum tolerated dosage up to 5mg.
To giorgi kuprava, i had to stop using the topical minoxidil, it gave me chest pain too but also scary irregular heart beats, i stopped using it and everything went back to normal. Be careful.
I have also the same but with topical monoxidil. Do you also have heart palpitations or anxiety ?
@@James_ZA you see any result?
What about reported aging effect of oral minoxidil?
Sushmita: Minoxidil 5% works wonders - use it once per day in the morning and massage well. Wash hands throughly thereafter. Presently on my 4th month - no side effects - keeps the bio hair that I still have but unfortunately no re-growth so in essence I've only retained 1/4 of my thick mane of glossy hair which is better than having no hair 😊
I started it but more than once a day not knowing about the side effects. I started to have Chest pain (angina). I am going to the Dr tomorrow cuz i had no idea this was the caused until now.
I will let him know and probably will use it 1 per day like you.
@@powerhouse884oral or topical?
@@powerhouse884 hey, what did the doctor say?
@@slowed_to_perfection I lowered the those to Once a Day at the amount required 1.0ML. The pain got away. I got a derma roller, it’s been great so far.
@@powerhouse884what did he say?
I had to stop minoxidil due to an uncomfortable case of palpitations that refused to go away. Now only on finasteride and still maintained the growth even after 2 full months, no shedding at all. It's actually nearing 2.5 months
Did you also have anxiety?
@@yehyaomar4614 yes
What dose of minoxidil were you taking?
@@greggf6831 the standard 1 ml dose but once a day
Finasteride may have other side affects so be aware of that also.
I have been using minoxidil for eight months and the hair growth is good and the hair loss has not stopped
Thus ur hair is growing back?
you make no sense
I started on topical minoxidil 5% 1 month ago and I've already noticed some new wispy hairs sprouting up on my hairline nothing cosmetically significant but I am surprised that anything at all has happened this early is it possible that certain people respond exceptionally quickly to minoxidil or is this a normal respond this early?
Any update on hair?
@geo9345 yeah I've definitely stabilized I'm regrowing some fine hair around my hairline at this point I would say it's a notable amount of you're paying attention to my scalp but probably not super obvious at a glance since I'm only 4 months in I'm pretty happy with the results so far
@@zzzxoooinks881any updates ?
@@zzzxoooinks881 any update
@@zzzxoooinks881how is it going 9 months in bro?🙌🏽
Been on minoxidil 5 mg twice a day for over a year without side effects . I am on a diuretic for hypertention. This water pill can have a protective effect. However those with renal or cardiac disease can have problems.
Sir, when I use minoxidil, I get dizzy and blurred vision, and I feel dizzy for half an hour, then it gradually subsides. I wanted to know if it is normal or not?
@@horrifis6423 not normal. Better get a check up by your primary care Doctor.
when i use minoxidil i’ve been getting Very fast heart rate should I stop or keep using I really want a Beard
@@spoudaoisOral or topical? Why no finasteride?
What’s your thoughts on using a scalp electric massager after applying liquid minoxidil?
What is the best remedies for beard,tank kiu
I had been using topical minoxidil (Rogaine) for almost 15 years. It worked for me, but the formula made my hair brittle, and I always had a lot of breakage and split ends. I think it was the alcohol. I have long, very fine, very thin hair. I do not color or perm my hair, so the only possible culprit was the Rogaine. I tried both the liquid and the foam. I never had a problem with skin/scalp irritation. My two main complaints were that it made my hair look greasy, so I could only use the Rogaine at night (and wash it in the morning), and while I had more hair volume, the hair was damaged. It was also an annoying routine - having to apply and wait for it to dry before going to sleep.
A few months ago I started to use oral minoxidil and oral spironolactone (via prescription from my dermatologist). I did not get massive shedding - on the contrary, my hair actually stopped shedding! It has made a massive difference! I have been shedding a lot since my 20s. I thought it was normal. Sometimes, I would get handfuls a day. I attributed all that hair to the fact that it's long, so a few strands would seem like more. Now, I realize I was losing so much every day. I continued to lose hair even while taking the topical Rogaine, but it was not as much as before. I don't know if it's the oral minoxidil or the spironolactone that stopped my shedding, but I'm thrilled. An added bonus is that I no longer have to spend so much money on Rogaine. Now, I spend that money on bond repair for my hair. I use K18, and it works, too.
If I had known about oral minoxidil before, I would have switched years ago.
The big question not touched upon - what is the response rate to oral min, compared to those without sulfotransferase enzyme on scalp when using topical? Have you found those switching to oral min after trying topical respond well? Thank you
I heard it causes it reduces collagen which can cause premature aging. Is this true?
I’m curious about this too
I think Dr Dray commented on that in her video on Minoxidil
Yes it is...
Definitely not true. Been using it for 10 years. Has not changed at all. I’ve barley aged
@@theskilledthrill6009 I really heard it does reduce collagen and causes premature ageing, glad it was exceptional for you
never had any effects from minoxidil at all... and my shiny head proves it... on the positive side, don't have to worry about getting it stuck in the hair rather than scalp, although it does just run right off...so enter the dermaroller and now it all soaks into my shiny head nicely and then I throw some near infrared light on it to get the blood flowing and the mitochondria working...I do have a pretty shine
MY urologist just two weeks ago absolutely told me to NOT use Finasteride > > > ETD that could be permanent, growing breasts and it barely if at all works. He put the 'fear' in me for sure.
Barely if ever works 😂 he doesn't know what he's talking about. The scientific studies state otherwise
I think it works but, the side effects you've mentioned have definitely been reported elsewhere. I got off Finasteride after two months, felt weird. I just use Minoxidil now.
Even if it's only a smaller percentage of people who are experiencing erectile disfunction from using finastride, I wouldn't take that risk.
@@alexanderg1935what minoxodil you use?
@@alexanderg1935What side effects did you have? None from minoxidil?
Are the side effects for oral minoxidil life threatening? is kinda scary to have those side effects.
I agree, completely stopping me from doing this
Ok
As far as I know there has never been one person who had a life threatening situation from using Minoxidil,I'm not a doctor I'm just saying what I researched years ago when I used to use Minoxidil...
How often should you wash your hair when using Minoxidil foam?
It’s good to know I can put it on at night. I recently used Minoxidil to regrow a decently sized bald spot on the back of my head. Half the time I would put it on twice but I hated having greasy hair all day. So I switched to just doing it at night. I worries that not having it on my head all day would be an issue. Side note, Kirkland brand minoxidil is a steal, especially the liquid.
Finasteride vs Minoxidil PO? For young men just noticing slight thinning wanting to prevent
More information in this video than all of the others I've watched.
Just want to ask incase I missed it, so you mention to work up the oral minoxodil slowly overtime. How much would you work it up to assuming no side effects? What's the end "goal" in mg would you recommend?
I unfortunately am a non-responder to topical minoxodil (tried liquid and foam version, on top of combining it with microneedling at a depth of 1 - 1.5mm). I've used it consecutively for over a year now in combination with Finasteride 1mg tablet daily. My hair loss has completely stopped, but I think I'd attribute that to Finasteride. I'm still using Minoxodil just for the sake of using it, even though I don't think I've necessairly seen much results. I was considering switching to Oral minoxodil and seeing if it helps.
I seemed to be a hyper responder at norwood 4... but also felt like shit and discontinued after a few weeks
What were some of the side effects?
Refreshingly honest!
appreciate this, very helpful sirs! thank you!
Topical Minoxidil works fine for me. I won't dare try oral Minoxidil. I don't want to mess around with blood pressure. Great product. It works💪
I thought they both had that risk
Weirdly I’ve had far fewer issues with finasteride than with minoxidil. If anything, finasteride improved my mood, maybe because the reduction in my levels of such a powerful androgen gave me a bit more clarity and sort of took the edge off.
Minoxidil actually messed me up much more, I had headaches, palpitations, anxiety, etc. It should be noted that I have a history of palpitations and anxiety anyway, but I hardly ever get headaches, and the the anxiety was particularly bad with the minoxidil. I’m lucky that my hair-loss isn’t that bad, and I’m comfortable just slowing it down/stopping it worsening for now.
I don’t want this to be interpreted as fear mongering or anything. Minoxidil is just a medication like any other, and people should feel comfortable trying it out and seeing how they feel. It’s highly highly unlikely that side effects will persist after stopping with minoxidil.
I think I'm getting headaches from topical. Is that even possible?
@@eileengreenspan730
From topical minoxidil or finasteride?
It makes intuitive sense that you could get headaches with minoxidil since it’s a vasodilator after all, but I have absolutely no idea by what mechanism fin could induce headaches, not that it’s impossible or anything, it’s just that I can’t think of how it would do that. It’s worth keeping in mind that the headaches could be caused by stresses surrounding the medication.
With finasteride, nocebo related side effects are far more common than direct side effects, and most of the direct side effects seem to either get better with continued use or through dose titration. Unfortunately, I don’t know quite as much about minoxidil since I don’t use it any more, but I’d definitely suggested bringing this concern up with a doctor if at all possible.
Good luck with your hair! :)
Same finasteride cured my anxiety and depression but minoxidil hurt my chest and made my heart rate super high
@@Matt-xt1rv finasteride all what you need anyway stick with it.
@@Matt-xt1rvNo negative side effects from the finasteride?
I have been using Minoxidil for 2 years and am quite pleased with the result. Questions: How long for can you expect to see dormant hair follicles coming back to life? If you "level out" as it were, and don't see more hair returning - can you cut down on the liquid top application to a "care and maintenance" level and keep to - I don't know - 3 times a week maybe? And still keep the hair you have regenerated? And finally: the product I have recommends to cease the use of the product after 60 years of age. Why is this? That is when I am going to need it the most!
Can tretinoin improve topical minoxidil performance?
Absoloutely! I think you can get that orally also! 👍🏼
I tried this for 6 months in conjunction with 5% min topical and it made my hairloss worse. I was aware of the shedding phase so tried to adheres to protocol for at least several months but my recession and areas where I put the tretinoin just go worse
Can you please share the link to buy the exact product
Unfortunately the palpitations, headaches, and loss of sleep were all the side effects I experienced using minoxidil. Hair regrowth did occur but I needed to stop use 😢.
Was that topical or oral?
@@DonkeyBz topical.
I'm considering trying it as well. Did you lose you regrown hair after you stopped using minoxidil?
@@boris29122000 yes I lost my regrowth.
@@DemetriusWalker Then how naturally u r taking care of your hair??
Thanks for this video. I started using the topical foam and the bottle said to call the doctor if you notice weight gain. And I’m like “topical minoxidil doesn’t cause weight gain.” It makes sense that the oral minoxidil causes weight gain.
How about minoxidil and growth oils used together, such as rosemary essential oil?
Use your brain and imagination. What will happen when you put oil on your hair and scalp daily? Is it realistic to go out with greasy hair?
@@belledejour9766
Perhaps Plumer does not go out to work or go outdoors very often, so he can apply oil to his hair!
@@belledejour9766
Perhaps Plumer does not go out to work or go outdoors very often, so he can apply oil to his hair!
Topical minoxidil gave me chest pain and irregular heart beats, tried one week and never took it again.
Thanks for the video guys 🦘
Thank you for all the detailed information that now has cleared so many questions I had.
I had the high blood pressure and the palpitations and headache which I didn’t even think it could have been the minoxidil.
I’m still on the first week, so I will persist to stay on it once a day and hopefully the side effects disappear.
I have been trying to get my GP to refer me to a dermatologist, but I have not been successful.
Thanks for the video.
Does Minoxidil result in regrowth of ‘dead zones’ I.e. where no hair grows anymore on the head?
Generally if it’s COMPLETELY bald and you have no hairs even if very fine hair,you can’t really bring back dead zones. You’re best bet would be microneedling once a week in conjunction with minoxidil. This apparently is very good for “dead zones” but you still need some hair even if it’s barely visible. I have seen some pretty insane results with this combo from other people where it looked almost all gone so I think it’s at least worth a shot.
I wouldn’t use minoxidil straight after microneedling as it could go systemic and cause lots of side effects I use it normally after 24 hours after derma rolling to apply minoxidil 👍
@@grahamlowe9124 I use oral Minox and the side effects have been minimal.
Also, derma rolling isn’t good for your scalp/hair follicles. Use a derma pen. Look it up - I’m not just saying it.
@@liamadaley sorry I meant I’m using derma pen only recently started using it again at a length of 1.25mm to start then back to 1.5mm I have never had oral minoxidil but been thinking of trying it how long you been on it
@@grahamlowe9124 since April 3rd! I’ve been on Finasteride for 13 years and went down the rabbit hole of research. As of 3/4/23 I switched from Finasteride 1mg to Dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg.
Oral Minox is the way to go - more effective and less hassle.
Have had a little bit of feeling a bit bluergh at times but nothing major. No water retention which is the one I feared.
Best of luck with it all.
For anyone watching when I initially used the liquid I experience a minor headache like it’s there but sorta annoying and scalp irritation this is usually due to the hair product I’d recommend washing every week or two weeks if you’re an African American
How are things? Hair is coming back?
How does minoxidil affect styling your hair? I heard it makes the hair super dry, Is it really that bad?
makes your hair feel greasy
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If I'm using minoxidil foam, differin gel, and a moisturizer, what order should these be applied and how long between applying each? Also, does adapalene enhance the efficacy of minoxidil the same as tretinoin?
Have you not listened to anything they've said in the video? 1) The foam takes up to 10 minutes to absorb and the liquid can take 4 hours but anywhere up until 4 hours is recommended to not add another topical solution on top. 2) Why would you put anything else? Have a night routine and apply the solution at night time and worry about that in the morning.
@RobinandBeastboy The answer is gel, then minox foam, then lotion. Been doing it the last 5 months. Works fine. It does not take that long to absorb. I don't remember their video, but thanks for the concern.
What about it causing prolactin levels to increase?
What could be causing the puffy face and eye bags that some people report having experienced ? How to avoid/solve it?
Am having the same thing here. 3-days now puffy eyes
Thank you for all the advice. I just want to share that I started to use Minoxidil about 7 months ago. The side effect for me is Red Eyes and it feels almost like conductivities (I only use it on top of my head), but my eyes hurt, they feel like I have not slept in days, and are reddish. When I stop using it for a couple of days, this effect goes away. Looking forward to your comment on this.
Same side effect!
Are you maybe rubbing your eyes with minoxidil left on your hands?
@@SuperDodoe Thank you for the reply. The answer is NO. I put it on right before I go to bed. Once a night. On the top of my head and back to the crown area. Results have been great. I have no complains about that. I had thinning hair on those areas, and it is almost back to normal after about 7 months.
@@wenceslaosalguero2927 you should wait for it to dry before ( as recommended ) going to bed as it could get on your pillow and your eyes
@@SuperDodoe I do. After I put it on, I read for at least 30 minutes (sitting up). It is much better now that I only put it 5 days a week instead of everyday. The redness is gone as well as the discomfort. Could have also been a combination of Allergies. In any case, thank you again for all you do. Best wishes.
Constant itching. It's a hard thing to live with.
I’m giving it a try starting in about 2 weeks. Hope it works to just make my hair stronger and healthier.
Any update
@@FarhanKhan-uv2ye They were outta stock so I'm still waiting for the order arrive. If it works on my hairline, I'll be happy. I have that flimsy, weak baby-hair on my head due to dermatitis so hope this helps. I'll update when I get it.
I'm getting a lot of wierd dandruff. It's not dry dandruff but soft skin flakes . It's hard to describe but it causes hair to come out too . Its not itchy either. I use Costco brand rogain but don't know if that's the cause . Please someone let me know what is causing it. I use dandruff shampoo and it's still happens 😢
hey dude same here i’m using 2 medication shampoos that my dermatologist prescribe and she is very famous dermatologist sadly it didn’t do much it might be dermatitis
I have the same problem. I stopped using the minoxidil and it went away. Now I started using it after a break, and guess what the dandruff is back.
Hi I'm hoping you can answer a question for me. Alot of these products recommended for alopecia are sulphides. Wouldn't MSM sulphur work just as well? And no prescription required? I ask because I'm in rogaine and corticosteroid foam. Why wouldn't MSM work as well ? It's a sulphide.
A question for the doctors: will minoxidil be less effective if the user has had SMP pigmentation?
1. Will the pigmentation affect the absorption of the minoxidil on the scalp
2. Will the minoxidil cause the pigment to fade more quickly.
Don't expect them to respond. Unfortunately, they don't and your questions are very important.
The biggest worry is when you stop using minoxidil, I've heard hair loss gets worse and you rapidly start losing hair. So its kinda like a thing you cant stop once started without repercussions.
Is this true ?
That’s what I heard as well and that is my main concern, does anyone know the answer to this? How common is this side effect and is it the same for finesteride?
@@gabrielharrison9800 I'd have to assume it's something to do with the body's immune system diluting the effect over time so applying it becomes necessity until body doesn't care if its applied or not (back to baldness). I'm against finasteride because it could cause impotence.
Happened to me....grew my hair beautifully stopped using it more hair fell out.....than reason I used it
I had to stop using my topical 5% Minoxidil. I was having excellent results without much shedding. But I had persistent headaches, my eyes got puffy, and I felt pressure in one eye. Then my face would start to get flushed red towardsthe evening. I think I'll just use finasteride with scalp massages and derma stamping.
Are there blood pressure issues when using the TOPICAL application? Or are there blood pressure issues with only the ORAL tablet?
Only oral
Hello doctors! Please can you make a video on the possible link between insomnia and finasteride/minoxidil, along with workarounds for the same? Thank you!
I'm pretty sure minoxidil caused it for me, I've seen a few other users on other hairloss videos mention this about minoxidil.
One even went as far to quit his finasteride for months, still had insomnia, then one night he took 3 drops of topical minoxidil and couldn't sleep all night.
I'm just on topical finasteride right now and have no sleeping problems. I want to add minoxidil back but don't wanna have sleeping problems again. I'm not sure, I haven't seen any videos dive into this but in the oral version it's a side effect so I'm sure minoxidil could be the culprit.
@@apexclips9594 oh, great, thanks!
You have no idea how much it can affect your sleep and the mechanism of falling asleep
Thanks for posting. Do you have any advice on obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil? Doctors in the states seem to be unfamiliar with it. I am one of those that deal with Migraine symptoms. The migraines will start about 40 mins after I put on the foam. If I cant get an oral prescription, I am going try and keep it on for only 10-15 mins as you described.
I’ve had no trouble going to my dermatologist and asking for it.
Very simple to get Minox script from any of the tele-doc sites here in the states
Ask your pharmacist who prescribes it
What’s the best brand
Can you make a video about using Minoxidil and hair fibres at the same time? I've been thinking of starting Minox for a while but I'm so much used to hair fibres and I don't know how to combine using both at the same time. I'm sure there are plenty of guys like me. Thank you for your very informative professional content!
I’ve been using fibres since I’m shredding pretty bad on my 2nd month - I use fibres in morning and minoxidil foam at night before I sleep and wash my hair every 3 days in case fibres block my pores and etc
@@RiskyTingz08 do you use minoxidil over the fibers?
@@Our_life_in_Melbourne I don’t I wash my hair end of night with water and put the minoxidil on before I sleep and wash again in morning and do my hair style with aloe Vera gel etc
Which fibre do you use?
@@RiskyTingz08which fibre do you use?
What happened to Doctor’s hairline
Yoh!😂😂
I used it for my beard.
It worked!
But since then I have problems with my hair. I lost a lot at the tonsur and it will not fully grow back.
A few months after I started taking topical minoxidil, I started having some acne in my forehead. I wonder if this could be a less known side effect of the minoxidil.
You should wash and clean scalp daily,i have this issue
@@tomshaji nope!
Minoxidil dries the scalp and youll get dandruff. Solution? for a day apply oil thats it.
Also use good shampoo for clearing dry scalp once a week
I’ve also been using minoxidil 1ml once a day for the past 2 months. I dont have any side effects except that I never had acne on my face but now i have a little itchy acne on my forehead and cheeks. How can i get rid of it?
@@azharshakeel193 put oil before taking shower, like an hour before, its the minoxidil which dries your scalp also use logidruff shampoo twice a week
True, it happened with me also
Main side-effect of minoxidil that is when you use regularly then its work like magic but when you stop using then the your hair condition going Wrost.
So what is the solution?
@@outrotear7 Don't instantly stop using minoxidil, try to find the possible causes of your hair loss, it can be your lifestyle, your diet, your hair being dry and brittle for several reasons or genetics
Only apply minoxidil once a day, it doesn't increase it's efficiency that much by doing it twice a day, it will only make you more dependent and it will make it harder to quit
Once you consider you achieved a good result, gradually decrease your use of minoxidil over several months
I may have misunderstood something, is it generally safer to apply liquid or foam-based topical minoxidil? Also, is the daily dose of 5mg the typically recommended starting dose?
Foam dummy
Can women use it in the same way as men?
My own hair growth success story i followed method below - didnt need minoxidil either:
1. Fragrance free shampoo. Korean cosmetic industry understand why years ago, we are still behind.
2. Taoist soap for hair growth 2x a week only: stops further loss, stimulates new growth.
3. Nettle tea to drink 2x a day at least for removing hormone residue in the liver, further supporting hormone balance, altho not fully but enough.
4. Scalp massage for 30 minutes a day. Do not skip, just massage with your finger tips slow and hard, be gentle at first as next day can get sore.
5. Collagen powder 2x a day w tablespoons each time. Dont get pills they are not high dose enough.
6. Cold water rinse on just top of scalp, dont let cold water on back of neck or head much as you might get sick. But once a day or a couple times a week does wonders.
Learnt this from my brother who spent years looking for answers. He has a full head of hair now and 38. But at 23 he had very thin hair all over. I had thin hair too.
Stick to the regimen, and you will see results. Hair growth requires many angels and this is why its hard to cure. Minoxidil is great if it works for you however, but if you have kidney issues in your family, you should stay away from the oral one for sure - and the topical caused so much water retention on face for me, i didnt want to take it for life. better this natural way for me anyway.
I am curious to know more...do you have any andorgenic alopecia symptoms
@@dipinc I did before, not anymore, its been a few years, i just comment this stuff when i am wondering around youtube.
That water retention is so ugly and why i stopped
Thanks for sharing !
Why is the expert not using the product
it has serious side effects. i am having these..
I clicked to learn steven Spielberg's point of view.
Amazing work!
Minoxidil is a magic, I have been using foam version, its been only 4 months and my head was full of baby hairs from the 3rd month onwards, I also noticed much better hair health as they are now thicker and stronger.
what about the shedding phase
Which brand?
The side effects are definitely there, i used min and fin solution last night which was my first time obviously, and today i feel very heavy hearted, i m not using it anymore...the sides aren't rare but they r common..
Did you use pills or topical spray?
@@Akeem.nyc8 topical solution..
Hello doctors. Nice channel with great contents by the way ! I wanted to ask you 2 questions about topical / oral minoxidil. First question: Is minoxodil responsible for causing red face or rosacea due to the dilation of blood vessels in the circulatory system ? To sum up, do you think there is any link between minoxodil and redness in the face ? Second question: Can the dilated blood vessels go back to their normal size after stopping minoxidil or the blood vessels stay dilated permanently even if we stop using minoxidil ? Thanks for your answers and have a good day. Greetings from France.
Excellent question regarding rosacea
Yes absolutely. I am facing this too. Blood vessels around my nostrils have turned red and really visible and they dont seem to get any better.
So many brands of minoxidil, which1 to buy?
Another question about monoxidil regarding shedding:
I shed many hairs over my first intakes, but those hairs where there to begin with before taking minoxidil.
Once regrown: do those shed hairs also depend on Minoxidil dosification in order to stay? Have those hairs become Minoxidil dependant, while previously they were not?
would love to know that too
I used minoxidil for my beard years ago and did work, I’m thinking of buying some at Walmart again for my bald spot on my head
I think the biggest issue I had with it was the weight gain. I must have added roughly 15-20 lbs after starting using minoxidil, especially around my sides and chest. I started getting bad headaches and irritation on the scalp too from dosing too much, tuning down the dosage helped resolve those issues, but I still couldn't shake the weight gain. Overall, I didn't find using minoxidil worth it. I'd rather be a healthier, more preferred weight with less heart disease risks than worry about having a full head of hair.
I've been on Finasteride too, it doesn't really seem to help at all on its own -- the combination of fin and min was really the key for me. I stopped losing hair and even grew some back after about a year with the 2 in combination. I just am kind of tired of the shitty side effects, and my hair is a bit patchy still so even with the medication I can't have a decent hair style besides just a generic cut.
@@WIZA327 This makes me sure I don't want to use either, thanks.
@@ThatsMrFrank to be fair, everyone is different. From what I hear there are people who have success with just finasteride. I was not very receptive to it, but I responded well to minoxidil, excluding the side effects.
Just know that its pretty unlikely it will regrow any lost hair. I had a small bit of regrowth around the crown of my head, but my widow peaks and front-top area never recovered, and without minoxidil the hair I had left is slowly falling out.
Oral or topical?
Wow I didn’t know that was a side effect. You just made me realize why I have been gaining weight. I was a bit underweight though so cool bonus I guess
Its giving an unbearable itching in the scalp and make hair white but hair growth increases thats for sure
I definitely got the water retention from the oral form and I didn't realise it till I stopped it and the water weight dropped immediately.
Are you taking the topical form now?
@@DigitalRaider1 yes. I've been using the topical minoxidil for a while and about 2 months ago I started using RU58841 and have seen a drastic improvement. The RU58841 has reduced the hair shedding tremendously and that combined with the topical minoxidil I've seen more density than just using the minoxidil by itself.
Has anybody got ”sunken eyes” due to using topical minoxidil ? I think minoxidil may have caused this for me
Yes when minoxidil you apply on scalp runs down on your face..it can affect your skin..so it can induce these side effects..better use them on evenings..rather than at night
So if the foam absorbs in around 10 mins. Can we wash it maybe 30mins after applying the foam?
Which one is better between pure minoxidil and minoxidil enriched with procapil