The Side Effects of Minoxidil | The Hair Loss Show
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- Опубликовано: 22 апр 2023
- Today we will discuss the side effects of oral and topical minoxidil.
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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
The Right routine for good hair and preventing hair fall and dandruff. 1. Scalp massage 2. Combing with a comb made of neem wood 3. Don't opt for tight hairstyles 4. Refrain from too much heat styling 5. Protecting your hair from the sun 6. Keep yourself hydrated 7. Good diet 8. Sound sleep 9. Deep conditioning treatment. After oiling, wrap your hairs in a hot towel for sometime 10. Applying warm oil on the hair and regular washing with herbal oil and shampoo cleanser from littleextrra cocoonioon 11. Yogasana with inverted positions that promote blood circulation and stimulate the hair follicles.
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Very informative. Thank you Dr. Russell Krudsen and Dr. Vikram Jayaprakash.
I experienced COVID that lasted around 10 days. I thought I was fine until I began to lose more hair than usual. After doing some research, I've come to realize it’s from the stress my body went through during that time period and also due to the shampoo I had been using. So I started doing yoga and meditation daily and changed my shampoo and conditioner to littleextrraa coooconion anti hair fall kit. And today i dont face any hair fall.
Thanks for this video! I feel so much more at peace.
Littleextra cocoonion kit helped me to control hair fall. I also added more protein to my diet at the same time.
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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
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
appreciate this, very helpful sirs! thank you!
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.
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.
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.
You both have a comforting voice😊👍
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
Good day Docs. A great video, thanks for that. Was wondering why my scalp has been so itchy recently and breaking out in rash. I figured it may be the minox spray, its only been 1.5 months.
I fear teying the oral application considering i have had a heart attack many years ago and trying sumthing that may trigger palpitations seems scary.
Any advice for me?
Is minix the only good meds on the market to use or are there others worth trying?
Where can i go to see results of minox.
Does it reverse hair loss? Can i get a full set of hair again?
Thank you and keep up the great work.
I would try rosemary oil and pumpkin seed oil twice a week. Leave it in for a few hours and then wash it off. It might help with the itchness
watch this video, hopefully you'll find something for you
Thanks for the video guys 🦘
Thanks docs! The best...
What’s your thoughts on using a scalp electric massager after applying liquid minoxidil?
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.
Refreshingly honest!
Excellent information Doc's Appreciate it
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
Is oral minoxdil and finasteride good to mix together if used alongside aromatase inhibitors and a test booster like clomid?
You guys are awesome 🎉
what if you have to stop minoxidil before hair transplantation and resume after it’s more then a month pause, is that critical and how hair reacts to it, does it recover or you will most likely start loosing hair quicker regardless of resuming minoxidil? Thanks!
was having amazing results on topical minoxidil until one day my scalp just heavily dryer up and what I had gained started to fall out☹️ scalp was in a very bad way. Stopped using,, was bad for month or so and then when great again just on the finasteride which IMO is brilliant can’t beat it. 🙏
The weak Hair has to fall out first in order for new hairs to grow fully. Its normal for that to happen they just come back
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?
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. 🙏
Been on minoxidil 5 mg twice a day for over a year without side effects . However those with renal or cardiac disease can have problems.
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
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.
What could be causing the puffy face and eye bags that some people report having experienced ? How to avoid/solve it?
Thanks for the vid, but i read that you shouldnt use water on your head till 4 hours after applying minoxidil, so quite a bit longer than only 60-90 Minutes for it to be absorbed?
This is such a great video thank you for sharing your knowledge
Glad you enjoyed it!
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
I seemed to be a hyper responder at norwood 4... but also felt like shit and discontinued after a few weeks
Hello
Can you use the shampoo ketoconazole 2% shampoo with the topical nioxin ?
So for men, what's the lowest effective dose of oral minox? If you use just 1.5mg is that still likely to be effective over time?
Are the side effects for oral minoxidil life threatening? is kinda scary to have those side effects.
I will start to only use it once a day then. 👍🏻 I would love to get facial hair growth from Minoxidil 🧔🏽 but it does not seem to grow my beard that well 😐 It does seem to make my eyes more dry though.
Is it worked??want to use
How long does it continue to be effective?? I’ve heard people saying it completely fell off in as short a period of time as a year!
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
Are there blood pressure issues when using the TOPICAL application? Or are there blood pressure issues with only the ORAL tablet?
Only oral
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
Finasteride vs Minoxidil PO? For young men just noticing slight thinning wanting to prevent
But you didn’t mention whether from switching from topical to oral do you still get the shedding if you’ve been on topical for years?
Hi docs. I have been using minoxidil topical 10 percent for almost 2 years. Before which I was using 5 percent for about 10-12 years. Also on finastride 1mg. Have also undergone 5 sessions of PRP. But I dont see a big difference in my hair growth. Bald patchy areas still exist in abundance and its getting worse.
My question- should I continue using minoxidil forever or stop at some point if I feel it isnt working?
i think he said for some people it doesn't work unfortunately
if you have a beard..Go full Bald buddy... i used the treatment from traya for several courses.. my balding stopped but i was bothered by the side effects like effects on mood headaches.. then i stopped using it..and now clearly bald with beard
Just go bald 😂😂
The foam was making my hair feel hard so I've been putting the foam in a shot glass and heating the bottom with a lighter to liquidize it and then apply it through the hair
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.
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?
Thank you very much for this video, I have just started using Minoxidil, it's my 2nd week on it. It says on the bottle twice daily to be applied on the scalp, I have been doing this consistently and so far I have not had any hair loss.
However I am curious, since Minoxidil lasts for 20 odd hours and Dr Russel mentioned to apply once a day, I am thinking of it now,
My Questions Is : What happens when I wash my hair with shampoo does the application wear off or does it still stay on my scalp ?
Good question
It likely washers off, so you'll apply AFTER your morning or nightly shower
Yo do you have an update?
Im on day 93 of Walmart 5% topical liquid minoxidil, after 1 year of low dosing with oral pill minoxidil, as was my game-plan from the start. The oral maintained what I had on top, and filled in my temple area, but didn't ADD volume on top.(unfortunately, the oral pill made me gain about 15lbs around my midsection, which Ive since lost). The liquid minoxidil has added about a 15% gain in volume on top to this point, so Im satisfied. I rub it in once a day right before I go to sleep. Absorbs pretty quick. GLTU!
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@@Atrin-fj9tl Great product, I have been using Minoxidil twice daily for the past 6 months and I am continuing the usage, the results are positive, from a balding patch, the hair has started to grow and has fully covered the patch however it is not thick growth but it has covered the patch. The hair strands are soft/fine, I am expecting thick hair in 1 year.
I will continue the usage since I am seeing results. I use it twice daily, a bottle of 50ml lasts me 1 month. I get it over the counter at the local drugstore.
I think I have eczema on my scalp that causes a tonne of dandruff - would my scalp respond well to monoxidil 😊?
I've been using topical monoxidil on my receding hairline, for almost 2 months, my hair did grew hair . But the problem is i also grow unwanted hair specially on my face and also on my side ear.
My question is, if i shave it, should it be grow back? Also if i stop taking it will the hair on my face will go back to normal?
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
Feels like I'm being nosy between two hair Doctors talking in the hallway....Don't mind me just being nosey, please continue...
What is the best remedies for beard,tank kiu
Liquid vs foam Minoxidil. Based on the evidence, which one is better??
I started experiencing intense itching sensation and extreme flaking after 2 years of usage (I may have double dosed on few occasions). Any alternatives?
Try the nizoral shampoo, then use it once in every one or two weeks
With minoxidil and fenasteride combo whether heavy hair shading is possible after 6 months application or there a problem with me ?
Hi Doc, After my hair transplant a month ago, things were going well until I began using minoxidil. I discontinued use after three days, but I've since developed strong scabs throughout the transplanted area. During washing, it appears that all transplanted hair is gone; I hope it's just shedding. How can I safely remove these scabs without causing additional harm?
How’s going now.
Can you use oral and topical?
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.
Can you please share the link to buy the exact product
I just bought the foam to help with my hair line..? Any major suggestions? Once a day? Or twice? I have somewhat long hair, what happens if I am applying to the scalp but it gets on my hair still in those areas???
Dear Doctor,
I have been diagnosed with FPHL grade 2 and I have been on oral finasteride 2.5mg (for 1 year) and oral Minoxidil (started with 0.0625 for 2 weeks, 1.25 for 2 weeks and 2.5mg for 9.5 months). I have seen increased hair shedding for about 8 months, and it continues. (At the same time as I started full dose Minoxidil ie. 2.5mg, I got A cell PRP also done). Will the hair shedding EVER reduce or stop? Will increasing or reducing the dose of Minodixil help to reduce hair shedding? Is the hair shedding seen with Minodixil use proportional to the dose? So far I have had no side effects from Minodixil with 2.5mg for 9 months. Is it that I may never benefit from using Minodixil?
Actually, my hair fell out with the bulbs and clogged the drain. Even before I started the treatment it used to come out in clumps. I read that if the hair come out in clumps it cannot be andogenetic alopecia or FPHL. When I asked my doctor he said that it could also have a component of Telogen Effluvium. Pls, advice what should I do?
I had no results with minoxidil and my dermatologist took me off and put me on spironolactone. It like minoxidil lowers your blood pressure. A little not much. And this worked for me.
They are clearly not working whatsoever. At those doses and that amount of time you would have seen improvement. Should only be 3 - 4 months max to start to see some small result. Although some people say 12 months but that would be the outer limit. Also minoxidil ''shedding'' is a very minor thing, it's not clumps or even very obvious. You go a little bit thinner before you go a little bit thicker. You must have some other condition.
Go bald
What about reported aging effect of oral minoxidil?
How often do you use, daily or weekly?
Hi guys, love the videos. They have helped me a lot. I do have a question about minoxidil. A lot of people have mentioned recently about my eyes and the black circles around them. My eyes appear to be sunken in a little. is this a possible side effect and is there anything I can do about it? Thank you from the UK!!
It's a side effect.
@@elhood4060 that’s unfortunate. And there’s nothing that can help other than to stop the minoxidil?
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.
Hello Doctors, which brand would you recommend for minoxidil? What strength would you recommend starting at?
I am well experienced then so called doctors who suggest to apply this medicine, it's better don't use it,i am 😭 crying at the corner of my room every day after applying this.🙏
@@FunnyVideos51836why r u crying?
Nice insights. Would you be able to touch on and refer to on the usage of minoxidil for people with no hair loss history in family.
By your picture, you're on the Norwood scale, which is a given sign that you are infact dealing with herital male pattern baldness. You might have a bigger forehead so you tend to notice it more opposed to your forefathers who has a smaller head, sadly I'm in that boat so any little minor change is more evident. Don't ponder wondering if it's stress, vitamin deficiency etc, most case scenario it's MPB. Which means you need to get on the minoxidil, other "natural" treatments have been proven useless to me and im sure will do to you too. Good luck.
So you touched on the different size of hair loss area but you didn't talk about how to use a half cap's worth of foam on a large area. How do I do that? I don't have enough - I'm thinking about focusing on different parts of the area per day so as to rotate the foam - I want to use it further but I run out of foam. My dermatologist examined me and suggested I use minoxidil 5 /once a day, so the area is not so large as to be beyond the help of minoxidil. How do I make it last on all parts of the area? Do I use as much as I need to put foam on the scalp where it's needed - which might increase side-effects? Do I rotate which scalp part gets foam each day? How do other people do it? I've researched but either found people using it way too freely or people who have a very small area of focus. Thanks - I just started using it 2 days ago so I appreciate your advice!
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!
Moi aussi red eyes + gonflement du visage.
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
Used monoxidil for almost a year now without any side effects till just 2 weeks ago when I apply monoxidil the same day I used a dermal roller and the palpitations the next day was crazy, it went for up to 5 days on and off and I did an ECG test it show Right Bundle Branch Block.
Stopped taking monoxidil for about 2 weeks now I feel better. The RBBB is said to actually be cool in most cases without symptoms now I'm wondering if I've always had it or it's the monoxidil
Ended up in the ER thinking I was having a heart attack from minox. No prior heart problems. Palpitations, panic attacks, head rushes etc were insane. Has taken 6 months to even feel remotely normal again
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
I get severe headache(similar to migraine) from 5% minoxidil solution, so i am planning to shift to 2% minoxidil topical solution but i cant find any 2% minoxidil topical solution with 0.1% finasteride, is it ok to mix crushed finasteride tablet on my own in 2% solution(1mg finasteride per 1ml of topical minoxidil solution)? Or should i dilute the 5% minoxidil + 0.1% finasteride solution with a dilutant consisting of 50% propylene glycol + 20% ethanol + 30% distilled water? If i should go with the dilutant version please let me know if the dilutant i am using is appropriate or should i make any changes in it?
Topical minoxidil gave me chest pain and irregular heart beats, tried one week and never took it again.
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
Which one is better between pure minoxidil and minoxidil enriched with procapil
Using fin and min 2 months. Minox had me like slightly light headed for 3 mins when first started using but gone now. So important to wash it out after one hour for scalp health. Residue is not good for scalp. Pimples. Fin. Small effect. Weaker ejeculation first month. Now totally normal.
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?
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.
If I use topical and then switch to oral, can I drop the topical right away? Thanks
If u use minoxidil, will the miniturariasation from the DHT stop on that specific hair follikel that has grown thick and strong from the minoxidil or is the DHT still minituarising the hair follikel but it isn't visible because of the minoxidil. I asked this question because i wanna know if minoxidil is gonna halt the minituararisation so i can use finasteride when im 18
Yea it will as long as u use it. But tbh some people use for 1-2 months and it stays effective for up to two years!! Hope this helped
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?
So if the foam absorbs in around 10 mins. Can we wash it maybe 30mins after applying the foam?
Do you Drs. recommend the combined use of Finasteride with Minoxidil? Why isn’t that the first go treatment for everyone from consultation 1? Thanks
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??
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
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.
i am finasteride, stopped loosing hairs but now after 6 months i started loosing hairs. It can stop the hair fall but not give you regrowth. Should i go for Minoxidil?
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
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.
When do you think about increasing the oral dose?
I have a question for those using minox for hair growth. We are told to use it twice a day on clean scalp. So everytime we are to use it, we have to clean our hair first? So I'm assuming that we have to use shampoo twice a day so we can use minox effectively on a clean scalp right? Bcoz I dont think its clean enough to wash our hair only with water after using minox bcoz of its residue. On the other hand, we are also taught that its not good to wash our hair frequently as it will remove the natural oil on the scalp. So any suggestions regarding this?
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
Thank you for your brilliant insights! Minoxidil really helped me a lot. I’ve been using it for 6 months already. ☺️ Just wondering if there is Minoxidil toxicity? 😉
There is, it will come just like my case. Been using it for 2 years and now experiencing dizziness or lightheadedness. Watchout for any side effects later on.
@@xyz123_45oral or topical?
@@DonkeyBz Topical, watchout for side effects
@@xyz123_45 Did u quit minoxidil?? And now how naturally u r taking care of your hair??
@@gangadharsatyanaga stop at all. I am experimenting some natural oils and serum. Let see at some point If I can accept it that I cant do anything about it.
Cool! How to stop taking Minoxidil? Thank You :-)
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.
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!
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
Day 3 first time user of topical minoxidil. There's slight shedding, but also gastric and headache. I'm 48 years old and have issues with gastric, thus I stopped drinking coffee two years ago. Could it be minoxidil affects headache and gastric?