I have started using from today, feeling little itching on my scalp after five minutes of applied,below is the brand name and description, can u tell me its good and when i will get results? 5% minoxidil topical solution Kirkland Signature Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men is for Men who have a general thinning of hair on top of the scalp.
@@mirfan3543 some people get irritation from the propelyne glycol used in liquid Minoxidil. Try to use nizoral shampoo afterwards to get reduce the inflammation/itchiness which could slow down your progress. If not, switch to the foam version which won't cause as much irritation. Any brand will work the same as long as the active ingredient is Minoxidil 5%.
1:07 = How long should you leave topical minoxidil in before washing it? 2:26 = How often should it be used? 3:48 = Where can you use minoxidil? 5:01 What happens if you stop minoxidil? 7:00 Which formulation is better, topical or oral? 8:47 Can minoxidil be used to stimulate beard growth?
Finally, a credible channel about hair growth. There’s so much BS or CZcams about Minoxidil. It proves to you how the stench is more potent than the perfume.
@@nickm7786 did you get beard in bald areas? As they say in the video that you cannot get new hairs in bald areas but people say they get good beard results..
@@anon1231 If you look very close at your skin on your face you'll see very fine hairs called vellus hairs. Minoxidil will grow those out into real hairs. If the skin is truly completely bald then nothing will grow. I had hair on my chin but not my cheeks at all. it has grown out on my cheeks very well now.
@@thebluethunderbunny2324 To be honest I did not know this was a side effect and only noticed when I heard it was a side effect. Sometimes I see a little wrinkles on my forehead when I wake up in the morning. However this could also be because I go to bed at like 2am regulary
@@kaamilhuda1828 I used it twice a day the first few months but since i found out the half time of it lasts over 21 hours I just use it once. Save the hassle in the morning and also a bit of money.
I Used minoxidil for about 2 Months, till I suffered from heart failure and palpitations every night. I stopped and after a week the symptoms were gone. So It DEFINITELY has side effects!!!
Thank you so much for these videos, they are so concise and give out the information everyone wants when wondering about this topic. Bravo and thank you so much!🎉
Thanks for making this video in these hard days doctor , That is very kind of you to keep your channel alive , Also your hair looks much healthier and nicer compare to 6 months ago , Maybe because its longer now :)
@@TheHairLossShow Lol ,Haha I like corona style phrase ! Doctor have a question , Since you mentioned minoxidil has half life of 18 hours , Why the company still recommend it to use twice daily and don't wash it for at least 4 hours ? in another words why do you think they haven't change their instruction or their information during this long period of time? Thank you
@@parsiababaeian8637 They would never advocate that you use their product half as much. Also, to be fair, in order to categorically state this, they would have to redo the studies and this would not be financially viable for them.
@@TheHairLossShow I see totally makes sense , I kind of know the answer for the question 1 ( More use of product) But I had no idea how financially it can effect to redo studies in order to get conclusion of half life and also absorption of product , Its great to have you doctor.
@@parsiababaeian8637 bro i have a doubt how to apply i am also using topical fin+minx combo can I apply minxod once a day at night and wash my hair in the morning and apply in the next night?? Pls tell this one doubt ....or tell me 2days how to use exactly I mean if u r using today how is ur routine till tomorrow But bro really scared of oral part As I am already using it topically...yeah dht blocks by oral is 70 and topical is 40% right...like slightly diff right ...even though it's takes time i m ready any problem using topical finastride in long term or tolerance pls tell ... waiting for ur ansr for my previous and this comments. Thanks a lot for u answers and patience ❤️
i got some good results within 2 months but somehow used as ment to and each monthly can lasts me 2 months ? the best thing to do in my opinion is to massage the area while it drys, wash your hands and go sit down and gently move your scalp around its not really fixed on in one place so it has play, you can feel the blood flow getting better as you a massage :) ive just had my hair cut by turkish barbers and then noticed growth , the guy cutting actually asked how i told him. hope he gets the extra growth too
@Chaden Kozuki Fodder of Wano twice a day, as i have little area on each side of my peak but a little foam goes a long way, imo its the massaging of the scalp and the blood flow promotion that increases hair growth
If it lasts a bit longer than 18 hours and I use it every morning at 7 am, it means that I do it every 24 hours, so actually, to be on the safe side I would do it twice. also if I can't use it or I forgot for some reason at least I know that I'm covered by using the product twice a day. The foam is such a great product with zero side effects at least for me. It's so simple using it twice a day, it takes 20 seconds and I'm done.
Hi Dr.Vikram, you and colleague are doing a great job by sharing useful info. I'm interested in knowing how effective is procapil for hairloss? It is considered as alternative to minoxidil and doesn't come at a cost of long commitment. Look forward to your feedback on this topic.
Brillant show👌👌 great partnership of youth and experienced doctors just had a small query Vikram Sir DOES finesteride cause shedding . Thanks and regards Vaibhav
Does initial hair shedding always happen and is it sudden? Also is it unusual to lose side and back hairs? Thanks!! I’m surprised you guys haven’t got more subscribers! Best hair loss channel!
DE51B0Y depends on the degree of hair loss at the side and back. If it’s to the same level as everywhere else get bloodwork done it could be a nutrient deficiency or thyroid problem. If it’s only minor thinning that’s usually expected with MPB.
I remember when I started very early at 24 to save my crown. Did not help, made no difference. I stopped. It got worse over the years, I tried it again, saw nothing, more hair fell out (Yes I know about the shedding phase, I went past that for months still nothing) crown completely empty now. Got good coverage in the front, minus temples now, but that took way longer to lose and it actually was worse when I added Minoxidil to it as well and they are not so bad. I am at 40, I don't know what got into my head, but I still take Finasteride and Microneedeling to keep what I have, nothing growing but nothing is lost. I went back on Minoxidil 3 days ago for my crown (only used it for my empty crown) saw shedding again today in the shower after years of not seeing it. Got flashbacks of the failures. I have to stop. I do not wanna kill what good hair I actually do have at the front. I worry, Yes Minoxidil may give me some small results. But if I stop again, all the good front hair will be gone like the back hair. So, no, can't go through that again. Shampoos and Finasteride and microneedling are as far as I go now. Won't risk losing more. I often think Minoxidil was a huge mistake to start off with. I put off Finasteride since I was a kid in his 20s and 30s and was worried about side effects. Started it about over a year ago. Wish I had done that first. But can't deal with that chemical known as minoxidil. Its one of those things where if you are wrong, you lose too much and it never comes back.
I like the fact he’s honest, I use minoxidil paying monthly and stopped after a while and all my hair started shedding I lost much more I started with great great loss... Rosemary is great and cheaper version of minoxidil I advise you use onion juice it’s helped me so much I’m a woman I had hair loss issues also take multi vitamins eat healthy work out also try yoghurt and egg
how do u use onion juice? i'm a woman as well and I don't really know why i'm experiencing hair loss. i'm 24. my best guess is that I had a miscarriage last January. mine is just a bald spot... other parts are still thick. which I find odd (still not very knowledgeable about all this) hoping for an alternative since this whole lockdown thing is making it hard to visit a dermatologist :(
Melissa Rara blend a red onion and take out all the juice spray or use cotton dab in the effected area and leave for an hour, you can also add rosemary, peppermint essential oils to the onion juice and apply together. Wash your hair and you will see small new hair growth, keep doing this process few time’s a week. Are you taking you biotin tablets ?
Melissa Rara it all works together biotin daily 5-10 mins massage to stimulate, onion juice and the oils maybe you could invest in a high frequency machine which has a comb attachment use 2 times a week on dry hair will all work wonders hun x
Hello Doctor, Can minoxidil be applied to the entire scalp for best coverage, even if hairs in the midsection aren’t thinning? Receding hair line and crown thinning thus far but just wanted to know if I can just play it safe and prevent the midsection in the process
It was a pleasure listening to this in very clear English.. no speaking through clenched teeth there. Unfortunately, the information I was seeking didn't surface, that being, a solution to the EXTREME, dandruff like dry scalp... and...that's using Minoxidil only once a day.
Question : you said to wait 30 to 40 minutes before washing out. In most studies it is said that more than 75% of minoxidil is absorbed after 4 hours. I am a little lost between what you said and what I read in the articles. Are the 30 to 40 minutes for skin absorption and the 4 hours for metabolic absorption? Thanks again for your content !
Dr. Vikram and Dr. Russel, I apologize if my spelling is incorrect, thank you for the informative videos! I thoroughly enjoy them. Would love some advice if possible. My hair story is this: I started receding at a very young age. A dermatologist started me on Finasteride 1mg at the age of 21 QD. That stabilized my hairline for 5 years. At the age of 26 my hair line began to worsen. He then increased my dose to 2.5 mg of finasteride daily. My hairline stabilized again until this year (age of 33). 3 months ago I was switched from 2.5mg finasteride to Dutasteride 0.5mg daily. Over the past 3 months the hair has worsened considerably. Is a significant shed normal when switching from finasteride to dutasteride? Would you recommend going back to 2.5mg finasteride daily? (I know you are not able to provide specific advice), but would love your thoughts since you lot have considerable experience. Thank you!
Is it possible to reduce the dosage of minoxidil over time 1st 6 months 5% twice a day Next 6 months 2% twice a day Next 6 months 2% once a day Next 6 months 2% alternative day Next 6 months 2% once in a week And is it possible to endup in 2% once in a week for life time??
@@TheHairLossShow after all, this thing is chemical right ! If there is a possibility to avoid it then it can be a precaution right ! Against blood preasure problems and heart diseases which are side effects of this !! Thanks for answering this question And plz plz be kind to answe one more question If i took 2 bottles of minoxidil and quit before any visible hair growth !! Will it still penetrate my hair fall after one and half an year? !?
Hi guys, couple of questions: 1- If I used minoxidil & didnt want to deal w/the messy hair, could I shave my head for a few months while its working beneath the surface? 2- Is there any truth to the notion that added zinc supplementation decreases DHT?
Hey would it be possible for you to do a video on the idea of natural products such as pumpkin oil and saw palmettos efficiency on hair loss and your opinions on it??
Can we also look into the study that says thrice a day application seem to result in generally faster gains but risks systemic problems - what's going on there? This is really the opposite of what the good doctor is saying, plus I think (cmiiw) he also mentioned that once a day was in his opinion based on the half-life understanding and needed to be studied further by revisiting the manufacturer's twice a day recommendation. I also have a question for 9:17 does "no hair" meant really porcelain smooth skin or full of tiny white velluses?
Great video! I have two questions. Newbie here. 1.I plan on using minoxidil at night following my shower, do I have to wash it off in the morning? 2. I have diffuse thinning all over the top of my scalp so I'm thinking I would need more product than the recommended dose, is it advisable to use more?
Hi doctor, I need your help please. I use finasteride 1.0 mg everyday once and duetasteride 0.5 mg every five days. I haven’t have any side effects so far cause I have only use them for 3 months. So the question is that the right way to use them ? And there will be any problem in the future? P.s I am 25 and I have a terrible hair loss on my crown area and hair line. Thank you so much.
Do I have to use medication in conjunction with the dermaroller? I wish to keep away from all medication and go all natural. Is there such a pratice one woukd advise? Thanks.
My hairloss started, or I noticed it, in October 2022 - clumps of hair were coming out and my overall hair when I was washing it seemed sooo thin. I had covid on 7/30/22 and blood tests in February 2023 that showed ferritin at 14 and vitamin D at 24. So the dermatologist stated I needed iron IV and 50000 IU Vitamin D3. My levels were all fine by May 2023. My hair stopped shedding by February, but my overall hair is so much less dense - my ponytail is less than 1/3 of what it was. I do not notice bald spots or really a substantial spreading of the part but my entire hair is overall much thinner. I notice tons of new hairs but the front of my hair under direct light is very thin almost see through and honestly I don't notice those new hairs growing long enough. Is this really TE and not Androgenic Alopecia? Other than my father no-one else in my family has this. I am not on any medication and I am a 50yo female. My hair is not just in patches it is literally overall less hair and really more on the sides of my head. The hair is definitely lighter as well. So how do you determine if this is hormonal from the change of life vs androgen alopecia? Also, it has clearly been two years - so would oral minoxidil even help me?
Im one of the those people who used rogaine and stopped using it once i began shedding like crazy. I knew it would take time to see the positives but i just couldnt keep doing it. Mostly because of how time consuming it was and the price. The main question i have is if i will regrow the hair that shed from the minoxidol. I honestly just freaked out and began using it when my hair was honestly not bad. I had no bald spots it was just thinning gradually. I really hope someone can help me out with this question.
I cant remember exactly how long i used it for but it was about 3 weeks to a month. It kept shedding for atleast another 2 to 3 weeks after i stopped using rogaine. Ive stopped using it for a little over a month. So i started st the end of March (so maybe around march 26 - 29) and stopped near the end of April.
Doctor , please answer my queries .1. I'm planning to take oral minoxidil , here I get 5 mg tab so I would like to cut it and take 1.25 mg or 1 mg , will it give me the same benefit as 2.5 mg . 2. I'm not having any history of heart or renal problems , does it cause any side effects if I take 1.25 mg or 1 mg daily .( Or 2.5 mg daily) 3. Can I take it for long duration like the topical version . 4. If I stop the oral treatment , will the side effect go away or will it continue forever?( I mean the heart related problems ? ) 5. Is oral minoxidil life threatening for a healthy person ? Thanks , GOD bless
im going to start finasteride tomorrow ill let you guys know how it goes (I am 20 yo, healthy male) Update (1 week in): hair still shedding, but it seems it is slowing down, I have been taking 1mg a day, think I will slow down and take .5 mg a day, I am experiencing erectile dysfunction right now, might be taking too much finasteride
Amazing to hear bro. Basically in my father side of the family we don't lose hair but our quality of hair isn't very good so I am hoping to start minoxidil myself in the near future.
Sir can you tell me difference between the artificial hair growth or natural growth like If I stop minoxidil my hairs will shed then what's the benefit of using if the results were temporary
Couple questions: First, how long do you have to wait after application before going to bed (for both the foam and the liquid)? Second, how long should you wait to apply it after taking a shower? Can I apply it if my hair is still damp?
@@tagada7 That depens on where you put it. If you put it on the crown then yes. But if you put it on the hairline and temples then its not problem. Laying on your back or on your side isnt magically gonna suck up all the minoxidil. Also it takes about 30mins for the skin to absorb it. All the other wetness is just residu
@@AmazingDentist bro i have a doubt how to apply i am also using topical fin+minx combo can I apply minxod once a day at night and wash my hair in the morning and apply in the next night?? Pls tell this one doubt ....or tell me 2days how to use exactly I mean if u r using today how is ur routine till tomorrow But bro really scared of oral part As I am already using it topically...yeah dht blocks by oral is 70 and topical is 40% right...like slightly diff right ...even though it's takes time i m ready any problem using topical finastride in long term or tolerance pls tell ... waiting for ur ansr for my previous and this comments. Thanks a lot for u answers and patience ❤️
doctor i read that Minoxidil doesn't work for some people because they lack the enzyme Sulfotransferase to convert Minoxidil to its effective form and that when you take it orally your kidney does the work and thats why alot of people can benefit from taking oral Minoxidil if they didn't had result with topical, is this true?
Hello. I was wondering if you use minox+finasteride with good results and then stop using minoxidil will the hairs gained with Minoxidil still be minox-dependent or is Finasteride enough keep them. Love the show. Thank you
Even if you are taking minoxidil, the hairs are still under the influence of the hormonal cause of the hair loss. With or without Minoxidil, they still might miniaturise.
For the beard you need to apply until the vellus hair turn to temrinal hair , if you don't do that the hair will fall down , if the hair turned terminal , then you can stop minoxidil , right?
Not likely going to get a positive response about this from a doctor. Most don't look into the details of minox for beard growth and rely on their knowledge of its use on the scalp. Even with thousands of people documenting their experience and showing that they can use minox to grow a permanent beard we've still had doctors claim it was impossible.
What do you think of some of the topical pipelined drugs in clinical trials: Cassiopea's Beezula, Samumed’s SM04554, and Follicum's FOL-005? From what I understand Beezula binds up the androgen receptor, SM04554 uses a pathway to activate stem cells, FOL-005 improves peptide repair
I'm 22, was having hair thinning and loss, also had anemia, doctor suggested me minoxidil 5%, after 1 week of using, I niticed very bad facial hair,.. I went for face threading and stopped using.. I was happy that the hairs didn't grow back on my face and neck, but after stopping, got severe scalp hair loss which was worst than before when I started the treatment... I totally lost my self confidence, so I decided to reuse, after 2-3 days of using, I started getting bone pains in my fingers over night, I observed it but couldn't get to know the reason behind the pain that was similar to arthritis, which I had heard from old people... Later I used alternative days, I noticed the pain over night only on those days which I was applying. Fingers, wrist was so painful, I was weeping all nights and I couldn't sleep.. Then I got confirmation about the side effects. Later I never touched it. I have not seen any video on side effects of minoxidil, where they mention mild arthritis???
I am using minoxidil 1ml daily only once, it's been around more then 6 months of usage, but whenever I don't use minoxidil say for 2 days I start losing hairs at the third day when I apply minoxidil hairs, Does anybody experience this? Also I used finasteride 1mg daily but what is experienced is low sperm count, so I am not using finasteride also..
Yeah when I went for treatment my specialist said hair is like a rent, you will need to pay rent for your hair from now on. If you use minoxidil you need to use it daily. With the finasteride I did not see any decrease in sperm, but I am not intrested at all on that. You should consult a specialist on hair treatment on wheter you should use it or not. For example I had dandruff after using minoxidil, so I also had to use a particular shampoo.
I have a question. So imagine you are taking minoxidil and you decide to make a hair transplant. You have to quit minoxidil for at least 1 month after the transplant, after that you can re-start using minoxidil again. Will you experience a new shedding phase due to this 1 month pause?
Hey doctor👋great content as always my question is what can I do if minoxidil doesn’t work for me because of the sulfur transferase enzyme issue? What can I do to safely increase the enzyme?
I ve been using minoxidil for 5 months and I have thicker hair than i had before. My question is if I use minoxidil once every other day or even twice a week, can I at least prevent the hair loss or do I lose all the hair that I get? I am really tired using it everyday
Is it normal to get vellus hairs growing near the eyes and forehead even though I only applied Minoxidil on the scalp? Will it become permanent if I want to continue using Minoxildil? Thanks.
Yes, unwanted hair growth is a common side effect of minoxidil use. I believe it's even listed on most bottles as a side effect. As long as the hairs remain vellus they will likely not be permanent and will shed once you stop using minoxidil.
Does Minoxidil speed up the number of cycles programmed into a follicle? Is there a trade off between fuller hair now and faster expiry date of follicle? Thank you.
No you’ll shed the hair that was supported by minoxidil only, and then in its place your old hair will come back and you’ll return to your normal baseline. It just takes 3-4 months to come back after the minoxidil hairs fall out.
Great channel. Any advice about on dry scalp, flaking/dandruff and itching as a result of minoxidil? I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and it’s getting pretty bad. Thanks!
When I used Minoxidil in the form of Foam it started to make a difference and there was no result when I was using alcohol based solution. Why is that so doc?
@Grim Reaper I was talking about the hair loss results. I received no benefits when I was using the alcohol based minoxidil as compared to the foam version which stopped my hair loss to percent. Plus my skin was itchy and flaky while I was using the alcohol version.
Amazing Q&A as always; I'm a bit hesitant on starting to use Topical Minoxidil because of the possible adverse side effects like Chest pains etc, can you elaborate more on that please, thank you
Well I'm not a doctor, but from my research it is because Minoxidil causes increased blood flow to your head (and other parts of your body) which stresses the heart more. Basically your heart is working harder to pump that much blood. Again, I'm not a doctor, but that's what I read when I did some research
@@Ken-yg4um - I'm assuming you're joking? If not, how do you think topical minoxidil works? I'm not being facetious, I'm genuinely curious. Do you think it makes your skin all of a sudden decide to sprout hair? Or what do you think happens? I'll write a spoiler down below in case you are curios. If you are just joking then I apologize for taking you serious. . . . . It is a vasodilator. Meaning it widens your blood vessels in your head so your "heart" can pump more oxygen to hair follicles. Whenever you take a medication that effects the heart's function it can cause heart issues. And being a topical cream doesn't preclude any chemical from entering the bloodstream. Skin absorption is a common route of entry for chemicals to enter your bloodstream. Ever hear of a nicotine patch? Fentanyl? etc. There are numerous chemical and creams that can be absorbed through the skin and into the capillaries. Capillaries are how blood oxygenation is transferred throughout the body and CO2 is removed... I'm just going to assume you were making a joke in your post. =\
topical minoxidil can it be using once every other day? just to maintenance or will it still be benefit to hair grow just taking slower and longer time ? thanks
In my case I used minoxidil 5% for 5 years in the first three years it was good but after that my shedding increased even I regularly apply minoxidil now I have plan to start with 10% hopefully it will work
@@zahidah5823 Same thing with Propecia. It worked just great for the first year then results remained for about 4 years and now the fifth year I almost got back to where I started.
The active ingredient is still the same, it is just the carriers base that is different. I have not had any problems with the gel. Both the gel and the foam have the advantage that it is easier to control the application compared to the liquid.
Hey Dr Vikram/ Dr Russell If you could answer this I would greatly appreciate it.. was wondering if Taking Finasteride 3mg a week will increase the shedding period from the usual 3 month or so mark with 7mg a week. As I have heard speculation on this?
Been on minoxidil (Rogaine foam) for over a month. Was initially fine with zero symptoms. Suddenly however developed some sort of tinnitus. Not high pitched ringing - more a mid-tone noise accompanied by a feeling of ear fullness and sensitivity to loud noises. Almost like I have water in my ears when exposed to loud noises (e.g. toilet flushing) which whilst not painful was very uncomfortable. Stopped minoxidil and it went away after a few days. Got back on minoxidil it resumed. Anyone else had a similar experience?
Hello! Long question but want to give you as much info as possible. I am a 30yo female struggling with hair loss. It started at my left template and slowly over the last two (stressful) years it spread across my hairline. I went to a dermatologist who did blood work and everything came back normal. She diagnosed me with androgenic alopecia even though my testosterone was on the lower side of the normal range and put me on minoxidil. I’ve been using it for three months and while I’m shedding like crazing all over my head I am seeing new growth on my hair line, where I apply the minoxidil BUT it seems like I am rapidly thinning all over and I have a few areas where I am starting to see scalp towards the middle and crown of my head. Can minoxidil cause shedding in areas where it’s not being applied? Or should I use the minoxidil all over my scalp now?
You should definitely fix your adrogen levels. The female body needs a healthy balance of androgen, testosterone, and progesterone! Tackling the source of the problem is where you can stop the thinning. If you research adrogen levels in females, one of the symptoms is hair loss/thinning hair. It's affecting not just your hair, take care!
Hi Thank you for your amazing content. It taught me so much. I think I have a diffused thining. My hair is quite thin all over my scalp and I have a recession in the temples. Is Finasteride and minxodil would work great for a diffuse thinner ? Thank you again
I was on Minoxidil more than 1 year, basically no improvement or even degradation observed (due to other problems - dry itchy skin, dandruff etc.). Rather better to avoid...
Yes it can grow our hair. But even after our new hair coming out, we still can’t stop using it? For me, there’s no point if we can’t stop using it at one time. Example this young boy started using it at the age 22. Then he must continue to use it until he die?
No.. over time its effectiveness will start to fade out.. which means (from the real life experience of my friend) he started using it from 10th grade at school and used it for 10 years, by 10 years it starts to become useless, hair falls even it is applied.. So now he stopped using it and waiting for all the hairs to fall so he can go for a transplantation !!!
@@abdulii1367 You are leaving out one very important variable: minoxidil does NOT deal with the underlying issue (DHT). You need to be on a DHT blocker otherwise you WILL lose your hair if you're only on minoxidil.
@@Danimal77 yes theoretically that's right, but in real life i knw people several of them has hereditary balding and only takes minoxidil one of them is been taking for 10 years others are around 3 years.. they are having the expected results without DHT blockers
Question! I’ve been using Minoxidil twice a day for beard for 1 1/2 weeks now and have had consistent headaches since day 4. Would you recommend only allowing it to sit on face for 2-4 hours. If it persists then try once a day or foam version? Thanks & great video!!👍🏻
@@BlazerMystic not really, I was just fighting them until they were gone. I was going to do 5 months and if the headachea kept happening I was going to stop but literally they're gone. The only thing I can recommend you is to apply it once (night) until you stop getting headaches and then keep applying 2 times a day (morning and night). How long have you used it.
@@alexpollofrit0 I'm 4 weeks in and still permanent headaches I will try to go through it. Thanks for the quick response man appreciate it ! How did you respond to minox? Did you see some regrowth?
Hi Doctor, Please answer my following question: Q - I am not shedding lots of hairs, but I am experiencing thinning, so which therapy will be better in my case? Minoxidil or Finasteride?
I think they both di different things. One kind of restarts new hair growth, and one stops hair from thinning, if I'm correct. So best to take both but always check with the experts if both are good or only one is good for you. 😊
Hi doctors, I've started using minoxidil on my beard and after 2 weeks I started to see hair loss on my beard an thinning hair on my scalp..I have alopecia areata and my question is: 1. Can minoxidil cause the alopecia to be worse? 2. If I stop using minoxidil during the shedding phase, will it grow back to what it was before I started using minoxidil? Thanks a lot!
I’ve been on finasteride for 1y and this has maintained my hair status quite nicely. Started minoxidil 4 months ago (just started month 5). And i’ve noticed alot of shedding at the end of month 4. When can I expect shedding to stop / shedded hair to grow back?
I have a question: I started Fin 3 weeks ago due to some thinning on the hairline/temples. Should I also jump on Rogaine now (sooner than later), or should I wait and see how the Fin goes first?
I did what you want to do and I've lost a lot of weak hair while the stronger thicker hair is fine. under a certain angle when light shines on my head you can see my scalp underneath it's really bothersome. I'd say use while you still got relatively strong hair. Fenastaride did not help me regrow any hair after a year. Then again some people claim that they can regrow hair with just fenastaride. If you wanna take the gamble then go right ahead.
TriHard 7 Sorry, are you suggesting that I use rogaine while I have stronger hair, or wait? Currently I do have good hair. I just have a horrible M shaped hairline (which I cover pretty well) and now some thinning on most of my hairline. I was just planning on using the rogaine on the hairline area
@@TheLradd yeah I would use rogaine for regrowth on temples because from my experience fanasteride does not work for regrowth only for stopping MPB from getting worse or in other words it halts the process.
@@tl1022 yo. I think Im at like 6 months of Fin, 5 months of rogaine (just on the hairline) and 4 months of dermarolling (1.5mm on the hairline). I can say that ive noticed no difference.. maybe a stronger thicker hairline, but it def did not did not regrow hair in my receeding area. But what I can say is I maintained it while making it a bit thicker and stronger. I did notice shedding in the shower for the first 3 months
Hi Dr Vikram. Hope All well. Can you please tell us about the Famous now a days NEO HAIR OIL with derma roller. Can you please make a video on it. Is it worthy.. God Bless you Sir.
Have you used oral Minoxidil while having a pet? I'm just on Fin at the moment thanks to your videos, but in case I do add Min in the future, I will only use topical after seeing your videos on oral Min. I'm just worried about using it while having a cat as it's incredibly toxic and will easily kill them if they were to come in contact with it. I just wasn't sure if it's easy to avoid accidentally having it rub off onto something like your pillow.
Yes. Finasteride does not eliminate 100% of DHT (if I remember correctly, it eliminates ~60%) that's enough elimination (in most cases) to stop/slow down the hair follicle degeneration and leave the rest of DHT for other bodily functions.
@@Mo-fu9sm it will slow down beard growth so be aware of that. What I'm wondering is if you apply minoxidil to your beard and wether minox has a different mechanism to stimulate hair that doesn't rely on dht.
I think we can all agree the best outcome of this quarentine is Dr. Vikram and Dr. Russel having more time to come up with videos more rapidly!
That's awesome! Thanks for the comment!
Indeed!
I have started using from today, feeling little itching on my scalp after five minutes of applied,below is the brand name and description, can u tell me its good and when i will get results?
5% minoxidil topical solution
Kirkland Signature Minoxidil Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men is for Men who have a general thinning of hair on top of the scalp.
@@mirfan3543 some people get irritation from the propelyne glycol used in liquid Minoxidil. Try to use nizoral shampoo afterwards to get reduce the inflammation/itchiness which could slow down your progress. If not, switch to the foam version which won't cause as much irritation. Any brand will work the same as long as the active ingredient is Minoxidil 5%.
Absolutely 👍
This is honestly SUCH an underrated channel!!!
game changer
These guys need and deserve so many more followers and subscribers.
1:07 = How long should you leave topical minoxidil in before washing it?
2:26 = How often should it be used?
3:48 = Where can you use minoxidil?
5:01 What happens if you stop minoxidil?
7:00 Which formulation is better, topical or oral?
8:47 Can minoxidil be used to stimulate beard growth?
Thank you good Sir
@Omid Zolf " you are going to heaven man "
I think hair loss and hair growth is a growing industry, esp accelerated with covid and a rise in mental health issues
Certainly is a ‘growing’ industry 😂
Finally, a credible channel about hair growth. There’s so much BS or CZcams about Minoxidil. It proves to you how the stench is more potent than the perfume.
with all the click-baity youtuber guys out there, its really helpful to have these guys doing videos
DON’T SKIP ADS! It’s one way of thanking them. Great content!
once a day and just leave 40 minutes, thankyou so much for the information
Only 1 ml?
@@None-me1vc yes
is it working well for you at that rate ? 40min and washing it off
I've been using it on my face for about 8 months and my beard is really getting much better. It works !
Once a day?
@@anon1231 Twice a day, I also use a dermo-roller 1.5mm twice a week.
@@nickm7786 did you get beard in bald areas? As they say in the video that you cannot get new hairs in bald areas but people say they get good beard results..
@@anon1231 If you look very close at your skin on your face you'll see very fine hairs called vellus hairs. Minoxidil will grow those out into real hairs. If the skin is truly completely bald then nothing will grow. I had hair on my chin but not my cheeks at all. it has grown out on my cheeks very well now.
@@nickm7786 hows ur beard now
Underrated video, but I am sure it will gain more views over time. Great content, thank you!
I have been using minoxidil for over a year now and highly recommend it.grew back a lot of hairs and made it thicker and darker too.
Any difference in your skin? I hear minoxidil causes premature facial aging through wrinkles.
@@thebluethunderbunny2324 To be honest I did not know this was a side effect and only noticed when I heard it was a side effect. Sometimes I see a little wrinkles on my forehead when I wake up in the morning. However this could also be because I go to bed at like 2am regulary
Which brand you used i mean mintop or tugain or morr f plz replay
@@upparimallikarjuna6588 I'm using Kirkland but I'm not sure if brand makes a difference
@@kaamilhuda1828 I used it twice a day the first few months but since i found out the half time of it lasts over 21 hours I just use it once. Save the hassle in the morning and also a bit of money.
I Used minoxidil for about 2 Months, till I suffered from heart failure and palpitations every night. I stopped and after a week the symptoms were gone. So It DEFINITELY has side effects!!!
Oral or liquid form?
@@totidoy715 liquid
What were your symptoms? And how does that stuff happen. Can you explain from start.
Man I swear this channell needs more subscribers!!!!
Never felt this much satisfied watching a Q/A video!!
New subscriber reporting, Sir
Thank you so much for these videos, they are so concise and give out the information everyone wants when wondering about this topic. Bravo and thank you so much!🎉
The best hair care tips I have ever heard in my entire CZcams journey.
Thanks for making this video in these hard days doctor , That is very kind of you to keep your channel alive , Also your hair looks much healthier and nicer compare to 6 months ago , Maybe because its longer now :)
It is probably the length. Lack of access to my hairdresser.... I am going to call it my Corona Style.
@@TheHairLossShow Lol ,Haha I like corona style phrase ! Doctor have a question , Since you mentioned minoxidil has half life of 18 hours , Why the company still recommend it to use twice daily and don't wash it for at least 4 hours ?
in another words why do you think they haven't change their instruction or their information during this long period of time?
Thank you
@@parsiababaeian8637 They would never advocate that you use their product half as much. Also, to be fair, in order to categorically state this, they would have to redo the studies and this would not be financially viable for them.
@@TheHairLossShow I see totally makes sense , I kind of know the answer for the question 1 ( More use of product) But I had no idea how financially it can effect to redo studies in order to get conclusion of half life and also absorption of product , Its great to have you doctor.
@@parsiababaeian8637 bro i have a doubt how to apply i am also using topical fin+minx combo
can I apply minxod once a day at night and wash my hair in the morning and apply in the next night?? Pls tell this one doubt
....or tell me 2days how to use exactly I mean if u r using today how is ur routine till tomorrow
But bro really scared of oral part
As I am already using it topically...yeah dht blocks by oral is 70 and topical is 40% right...like slightly diff right ...even though it's takes time i m ready any problem using topical finastride in long term or tolerance pls tell ... waiting for ur ansr for my previous and this comments.
Thanks a lot for u answers and patience ❤️
You guys are saving a tonne of peoples life, this is amazing
i got some good results within 2 months but somehow used as ment to and each monthly can lasts me 2 months ? the best thing to do in my opinion is to massage the area while it drys, wash your hands and go sit down and gently move your scalp around its not really fixed on in one place so it has play, you can feel the blood flow getting better as you a massage :) ive just had my hair cut by turkish barbers and then noticed growth , the guy cutting actually asked how i told him. hope he gets the extra growth too
@Chaden Kozuki Fodder of Wano twice a day, as i have little area on each side of my peak but a little foam goes a long way, imo its the massaging of the scalp and the blood flow promotion that increases hair growth
How's it going?
Thank you so much doctor, I had a lot of doubts and questions and you covered everyone of them
If it lasts a bit longer than 18 hours and I use it every morning at 7 am, it means that I do it every 24 hours, so actually, to be on the safe side I would do it twice. also if I can't use it or I forgot for some reason at least I know that I'm covered by using the product twice a day. The foam is such a great product with zero side effects at least for me. It's so simple using it twice a day, it takes 20 seconds and I'm done.
Half life of 18 hours. That means after 18 hours, half of the content of it is still actively in your system. 1 dose of day is totally fine.
Love your channel learning so much to make informed decisions about my potential hair saving protocol with the guidance of real doctors
Hi Dr.Vikram, you and colleague are doing a great job by sharing useful info. I'm interested in knowing how effective is procapil for hairloss? It is considered as alternative to minoxidil and doesn't come at a cost of long commitment. Look forward to your feedback on this topic.
Brillant show👌👌 great partnership of youth and experienced doctors just had a small query Vikram Sir DOES finesteride cause shedding .
Thanks and regards Vaibhav
Does initial hair shedding always happen and is it sudden?
Also is it unusual to lose side and back hairs?
Thanks!! I’m surprised you guys haven’t got more subscribers! Best hair loss channel!
DE51B0Y depends on the degree of hair loss at the side and back. If it’s to the same level as everywhere else get bloodwork done it could be a nutrient deficiency or thyroid problem. If it’s only minor thinning that’s usually expected with MPB.
I remember when I started very early at 24 to save my crown. Did not help, made no difference. I stopped. It got worse over the years, I tried it again, saw nothing, more hair fell out (Yes I know about the shedding phase, I went past that for months still nothing) crown completely empty now. Got good coverage in the front, minus temples now, but that took way longer to lose and it actually was worse when I added Minoxidil to it as well and they are not so bad. I am at 40, I don't know what got into my head, but I still take Finasteride and Microneedeling to keep what I have, nothing growing but nothing is lost. I went back on Minoxidil 3 days ago for my crown (only used it for my empty crown) saw shedding again today in the shower after years of not seeing it. Got flashbacks of the failures. I have to stop. I do not wanna kill what good hair I actually do have at the front. I worry, Yes Minoxidil may give me some small results. But if I stop again, all the good front hair will be gone like the back hair. So, no, can't go through that again. Shampoos and Finasteride and microneedling are as far as I go now. Won't risk losing more. I often think Minoxidil was a huge mistake to start off with. I put off Finasteride since I was a kid in his 20s and 30s and was worried about side effects. Started it about over a year ago. Wish I had done that first. But can't deal with that chemical known as minoxidil. Its one of those things where if you are wrong, you lose too much and it never comes back.
I like the fact he’s honest, I use minoxidil paying monthly and stopped after a while and all my hair started shedding I lost much more I started with great great loss... Rosemary is great and cheaper version of minoxidil I advise you use onion juice it’s helped me so much I’m a woman I had hair loss issues also take multi vitamins eat healthy work out also try yoghurt and egg
how do u use onion juice?
i'm a woman as well and I don't really know why i'm experiencing hair loss. i'm 24.
my best guess is that I had a miscarriage last January.
mine is just a bald spot... other parts are still thick.
which I find odd (still not very knowledgeable about all this)
hoping for an alternative since this whole lockdown thing is making it hard to visit a dermatologist :(
Melissa Rara blend a red onion and take out all the juice spray or use cotton dab in the effected area and leave for an hour, you can also add rosemary, peppermint essential oils to the onion juice and apply together. Wash your hair and you will see small new hair growth, keep doing this process few time’s a week. Are you taking you biotin tablets ?
@@muffinsgow7229 Thanks for this. Appreciate it.
I am not taking biotin tablets.
Melissa Rara it all works together biotin daily 5-10 mins massage to stimulate, onion juice and the oils maybe you could invest in a high frequency machine which has a comb attachment use 2 times a week on dry hair will all work wonders hun x
Melissa Rara message anytime if need any help sweet x
I didn’t shed but I have pretty great results so far almost two months i really can’t believe I just hope it doesn’t stop or slow
Omar Arreola do you put it on in the morning or at night?
FuzzyTrainVII both
Do u have male pattern baldness or another cause?thanks
How's it going?
Hello Doctor,
Can minoxidil be applied to the entire scalp for best coverage, even if hairs in the midsection aren’t thinning? Receding hair line and crown thinning thus far but just wanted to know if I can just play it safe and prevent the midsection in the process
It was a pleasure listening to this in very clear English.. no speaking through clenched teeth there. Unfortunately, the information I was seeking didn't surface, that being, a solution to the EXTREME, dandruff like dry scalp... and...that's using Minoxidil only once a day.
Just want to say you guys have made some valuable videos and it’s much appreciated. Thank you from the UK.
Question : you said to wait 30 to 40 minutes before washing out. In most studies it is said that more than 75% of minoxidil is absorbed after 4 hours. I am a little lost between what you said and what I read in the articles. Are the 30 to 40 minutes for skin absorption and the 4 hours for metabolic absorption?
Thanks again for your content !
Yes, please. Even I'd like to have clarity on that.
Dr. Vikram and Dr. Russel, I apologize if my spelling is incorrect, thank you for the informative videos! I thoroughly enjoy them. Would love some advice if possible. My hair story is this: I started receding at a very young age. A dermatologist started me on Finasteride 1mg at the age of 21 QD. That stabilized my hairline for 5 years. At the age of 26 my hair line began to worsen. He then increased my dose to 2.5 mg of finasteride daily. My hairline stabilized again until this year (age of 33). 3 months ago I was switched from 2.5mg finasteride to Dutasteride 0.5mg daily. Over the past 3 months the hair has worsened considerably. Is a significant shed normal when switching from finasteride to dutasteride? Would you recommend going back to 2.5mg finasteride daily? (I know you are not able to provide specific advice), but would love your thoughts since you lot have considerable experience. Thank you!
What's QD.. 1mg at the age of 21.. that sounds excessive.. I'm 23 and got side effects at 1mg everyday...
Is it possible to reduce the dosage of minoxidil over time
1st 6 months 5% twice a day
Next 6 months 2% twice a day
Next 6 months 2% once a day
Next 6 months 2% alternative day
Next 6 months 2% once in a week
And is it possible to endup in
2% once in a week for life time??
I really don't know the answer to that or why you would want to do that either.
@@TheHairLossShow after all, this thing is chemical right ! If there is a possibility to avoid it then it can be a precaution right ! Against blood preasure problems and heart diseases which are side effects of this !!
Thanks for answering this question
And plz plz be kind to answe one more question
If i took 2 bottles of minoxidil and quit before any visible hair growth !! Will it still penetrate my hair fall after one and half an year? !?
Hi guys, couple of questions: 1- If I used minoxidil & didnt want to deal w/the messy hair, could I shave my head for a few months while its working beneath the surface? 2- Is there any truth to the notion that added zinc supplementation decreases DHT?
Hey would it be possible for you to do a video on the idea of natural products such as pumpkin oil and saw palmettos efficiency on hair loss and your opinions on it??
Doc, thank you so much, finally i got the answer how much should i really use it ))
Can we also look into the study that says thrice a day application seem to result in generally faster gains but risks systemic problems - what's going on there? This is really the opposite of what the good doctor is saying, plus I think (cmiiw) he also mentioned that once a day was in his opinion based on the half-life understanding and needed to be studied further by revisiting the manufacturer's twice a day recommendation.
I also have a question for 9:17 does "no hair" meant really porcelain smooth skin or full of tiny white velluses?
Great video! I have two questions. Newbie here. 1.I plan on using minoxidil at night following my shower, do I have to wash it off in the morning? 2. I have diffuse thinning all over the top of my scalp so I'm thinking I would need more product than the recommended dose, is it advisable to use more?
How's it going?
I love your dosing advise ive ordered my first 3 month supply. I shall begin with microneedling and once a day :) thanks for your advice guys love it
Update?
Any update?
I m gonna use minoxidil for 10 to 20 years
Best video on minoxidil
Hi doctor, I need your help please. I use finasteride 1.0 mg everyday once and duetasteride 0.5 mg every five days. I haven’t have any side effects so far cause I have only use them for 3 months. So the question is that the right way to use them ? And there will be any problem in the future? P.s I am 25 and I have a terrible hair loss on my crown area and hair line. Thank you so much.
Do I have to use medication in conjunction with the dermaroller? I wish to keep away from all medication and go all natural. Is there such a pratice one woukd advise? Thanks.
This channel is so helpful and no bs
My hairloss started, or I noticed it, in October 2022 - clumps of hair were coming out and my overall hair when I was washing it seemed sooo thin. I had covid on 7/30/22 and blood tests in February 2023 that showed ferritin at 14 and vitamin D at 24. So the dermatologist stated I needed iron IV and 50000 IU Vitamin D3. My levels were all fine by May 2023. My hair stopped shedding by February, but my overall hair is so much less dense - my ponytail is less than 1/3 of what it was. I do not notice bald spots or really a substantial spreading of the part but my entire hair is overall much thinner. I notice tons of new hairs but the front of my hair under direct light is very thin almost see through and honestly I don't notice those new hairs growing long enough. Is this really TE and not Androgenic Alopecia? Other than my father no-one else in my family has this. I am not on any medication and I am a 50yo female. My hair is not just in patches it is literally overall less hair and really more on the sides of my head. The hair is definitely lighter as well. So how do you determine if this is hormonal from the change of life vs androgen alopecia? Also, it has clearly been two years - so would oral minoxidil even help me?
Im one of the those people who used rogaine and stopped using it once i began shedding like crazy. I knew it would take time to see the positives but i just couldnt keep doing it. Mostly because of how time consuming it was and the price. The main question i have is if i will regrow the hair that shed from the minoxidol. I honestly just freaked out and began using it when my hair was honestly not bad. I had no bald spots it was just thinning gradually. I really hope someone can help me out with this question.
I’m curious for an answer about this too. How long did you use it though, can you provide some specifics?
I cant remember exactly how long i used it for but it was about 3 weeks to a month. It kept shedding for atleast another 2 to 3 weeks after i stopped using rogaine. Ive stopped using it for a little over a month. So i started st the end of March (so maybe around march 26 - 29) and stopped near the end of April.
I am having the same doubt bro....whether that shedded hair due to minoxidil came back or not?
did it come bacm?
Doctor , please answer my queries .1. I'm planning to take oral minoxidil , here I get 5 mg tab so I would like to cut it and take 1.25 mg or 1 mg , will it give me the same benefit as 2.5 mg .
2. I'm not having any history of heart or renal problems , does it cause any side effects if I take 1.25 mg or 1 mg daily .( Or 2.5 mg daily)
3. Can I take it for long duration like the topical version .
4. If I stop the oral treatment , will the side effect go away or will it continue forever?( I mean the heart related problems ? )
5. Is oral minoxidil life threatening for a healthy person ?
Thanks , GOD bless
Is the mixodil good after hair plantage öre no ??
im going to start finasteride tomorrow ill let you guys know how it goes (I am 20 yo, healthy male)
Update (1 week in): hair still shedding, but it seems it is slowing down, I have been taking 1mg a day, think I will slow down and take .5 mg a day, I am experiencing erectile dysfunction right now, might be taking too much finasteride
Please do bro
@@syedzaheerhussainshahkazmi1241 thanks I started really hopes it saves my life
Amazing to hear bro. Basically in my father side of the family we don't lose hair but our quality of hair isn't very good so I am hoping to start minoxidil myself in the near future.
Gl! I’m hitting two months in two days!
@@NBTCTennis did the shedding stop by then? Abs how long did the shedding phase last?
I've been using minoxidil on my beard for about 2 weeks but it dries up within like 3 minutes after applying it. Someone give me a solution please.
Sounds like a good thing - why is it a problem that it absorbs faster than expected?
That’s a good don’t worry
Sir can you tell me difference between the artificial hair growth or natural growth like If I stop minoxidil my hairs will shed then what's the benefit of using if the results were temporary
Should you use Minoxidil if you don't know the cause of thinning?? Thats my biggest worry.
Do you reccomend other minoxidil brands? not rogaine, for example Minoxidil Kirkland
Informative video thanks but could you answer the concern many have concerning minoxidil and collagen degradation aka skin aging?
If you’re worried about it just use Tretinoin for your face
Couple questions: First, how long do you have to wait after application before going to bed (for both the foam and the liquid)? Second, how long should you wait to apply it after taking a shower? Can I apply it if my hair is still damp?
Foam you can sleep after 10 min, liquid a bit longer as long it doesn't stain in your pillow.
NO only on dry hair
@@tagada7 That depens on where you put it. If you put it on the crown then yes. But if you put it on the hairline and temples then its not problem. Laying on your back or on your side isnt magically gonna suck up all the minoxidil. Also it takes about 30mins for the skin to absorb it. All the other wetness is just residu
@@AmazingDentist bro i have a doubt how to apply i am also using topical fin+minx combo
can I apply minxod once a day at night and wash my hair in the morning and apply in the next night?? Pls tell this one doubt
....or tell me 2days how to use exactly I mean if u r using today how is ur routine till tomorrow
But bro really scared of oral part
As I am already using it topically...yeah dht blocks by oral is 70 and topical is 40% right...like slightly diff right ...even though it's takes time i m ready any problem using topical finastride in long term or tolerance pls tell ... waiting for ur ansr for my previous and this comments.
Thanks a lot for u answers and patience ❤️
doctor i read that Minoxidil doesn't work for some people because they lack the enzyme Sulfotransferase to convert Minoxidil to its effective form and that when you take it orally your kidney does the work and thats why alot of people can benefit from taking oral Minoxidil if they didn't had result with topical, is this true?
Hello. I was wondering if you use minox+finasteride with good results and then stop using minoxidil will the hairs gained with Minoxidil still be minox-dependent or is Finasteride enough keep them. Love the show. Thank you
Even if you are taking minoxidil, the hairs are still under the influence of the hormonal cause of the hair loss. With or without Minoxidil, they still might miniaturise.
For the beard you need to apply until the vellus hair turn to temrinal hair , if you don't do that the hair will fall down , if the hair turned terminal , then you can stop minoxidil , right?
Not likely going to get a positive response about this from a doctor. Most don't look into the details of minox for beard growth and rely on their knowledge of its use on the scalp. Even with thousands of people documenting their experience and showing that they can use minox to grow a permanent beard we've still had doctors claim it was impossible.
@@Beardology i have a question , can minoxidil cause erectile dysfunction ? there are alot of people complaiting about that
What do you think of some of the topical pipelined drugs in clinical trials: Cassiopea's Beezula, Samumed’s SM04554, and Follicum's FOL-005?
From what I understand Beezula binds up the androgen receptor, SM04554 uses a pathway to activate stem cells, FOL-005 improves peptide repair
I'm 22, was having hair thinning and loss, also had anemia, doctor suggested me minoxidil 5%, after 1 week of using, I niticed very bad facial hair,.. I went for face threading and stopped using.. I was happy that the hairs didn't grow back on my face and neck, but after stopping, got severe scalp hair loss which was worst than before when I started the treatment... I totally lost my self confidence, so I decided to reuse, after 2-3 days of using, I started getting bone pains in my fingers over night, I observed it but couldn't get to know the reason behind the pain that was similar to arthritis, which I had heard from old people... Later I used alternative days, I noticed the pain over night only on those days which I was applying. Fingers, wrist was so painful, I was weeping all nights and I couldn't sleep.. Then I got confirmation about the side effects. Later I never touched it.
I have not seen any video on side effects of minoxidil, where they mention mild arthritis???
Was this oral or topical?
I am using minoxidil 1ml daily only once, it's been around more then 6 months of usage, but whenever I don't use minoxidil say for 2 days I start losing hairs at the third day when I apply minoxidil hairs,
Does anybody experience this?
Also I used finasteride 1mg daily but what is experienced is low sperm count, so I am not using finasteride also..
Yeah when I went for treatment my specialist said hair is like a rent, you will need to pay rent for your hair from now on. If you use minoxidil you need to use it daily. With the finasteride I did not see any decrease in sperm, but I am not intrested at all on that. You should consult a specialist on hair treatment on wheter you should use it or not. For example I had dandruff after using minoxidil, so I also had to use a particular shampoo.
I thought minoxidil was supposed to be left on minimum 4 hours
He and another guy that was apart of the original trial for minoxidil already said that’s not true
I have a question. So imagine you are taking minoxidil and you decide to make a hair transplant. You have to quit minoxidil for at least 1 month after the transplant, after that you can re-start using minoxidil again. Will you experience a new shedding phase due to this 1 month pause?
Hey doctor👋great content as always my question is what can I do if minoxidil doesn’t work for me because of the sulfur transferase enzyme issue? What can I do to safely increase the enzyme?
I ve been using minoxidil for 5 months and I have thicker hair than i had before. My question is if I use minoxidil once every other day or even twice a week, can I at least prevent the hair loss or do I lose all the hair that I get? I am really tired using it everyday
How's it going?
This has been very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making an very effective, useful & knowledgeable videos related to hairs loss 👌❤️
Thanks! Appreciate it.
Is it normal to get vellus hairs growing near the eyes and forehead even though I only applied Minoxidil on the scalp?
Will it become permanent if I want to continue using Minoxildil? Thanks.
Yes, unwanted hair growth is a common side effect of minoxidil use. I believe it's even listed on most bottles as a side effect. As long as the hairs remain vellus they will likely not be permanent and will shed once you stop using minoxidil.
Does Minoxidil speed up the number of cycles programmed into a follicle? Is there a trade off between fuller hair now and faster expiry date of follicle? Thank you.
no it actually lengthens the anagen phase so you have fewer cycles. After the initial shedding phase that is.
what im worried about is when the doctor said "If you stop Minoxidil, you will lose MORE hair" so it basically makes hair loss worse than before ?
No you’ll shed the hair that was supported by minoxidil only, and then in its place your old hair will come back and you’ll return to your normal baseline. It just takes 3-4 months to come back after the minoxidil hairs fall out.
super nice QA thank u
Thanks!
i am so thankful for those videos. Thank you
Thanks!
Great channel. Any advice about on dry scalp, flaking/dandruff and itching as a result of minoxidil? I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and it’s getting pretty bad. Thanks!
Use a yogurt honey hair mask and a ketokonazole 5% shampoo sir.
Very professional and effective contents indeed.
Thank you doctor, it was very helpful. Please keep up the good work. ❤️
Can I use hair oils after the 1hr of applying the liquid version minoxidil to avoid the scalp irritation?
yes but not 1 hour maybe 2 hours
@@pagenotfound- yes after washing your scalp
When I used Minoxidil in the form of Foam it started to make a difference and there was no result when I was using alcohol based solution. Why is that so doc?
@Grim Reaper I was talking about the hair loss results. I received no benefits when I was using the alcohol based minoxidil as compared to the foam version which stopped my hair loss to percent. Plus my skin was itchy and flaky while I was using the alcohol version.
TheBankruptSoul just stick with the foam
Maybe because the alcohol dries your skin out to much?
Amazing Q&A as always; I'm a bit hesitant on starting to use Topical Minoxidil because of the possible adverse side effects like Chest pains etc, can you elaborate more on that please, thank you
Well I'm not a doctor, but from my research it is because Minoxidil causes increased blood flow to your head (and other parts of your body) which stresses the heart more. Basically your heart is working harder to pump that much blood. Again, I'm not a doctor, but that's what I read when I did some research
@@thepiperreport8198 wrong topical Minoxidil will not get into your blood like oral Minoxidil
@@Ken-yg4um - I'm assuming you're joking? If not, how do you think topical minoxidil works? I'm not being facetious, I'm genuinely curious. Do you think it makes your skin all of a sudden decide to sprout hair? Or what do you think happens? I'll write a spoiler down below in case you are curios. If you are just joking then I apologize for taking you serious.
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It is a vasodilator. Meaning it widens your blood vessels in your head so your "heart" can pump more oxygen to hair follicles. Whenever you take a medication that effects the heart's function it can cause heart issues. And being a topical cream doesn't preclude any chemical from entering the bloodstream. Skin absorption is a common route of entry for chemicals to enter your bloodstream. Ever hear of a nicotine patch? Fentanyl? etc. There are numerous chemical and creams that can be absorbed through the skin and into the capillaries. Capillaries are how blood oxygenation is transferred throughout the body and CO2 is removed...
I'm just going to assume you were making a joke in your post. =\
topical minoxidil can it be using once every other day? just to maintenance or will it still be benefit to hair grow just taking slower and longer time ? thanks
Just be safe and take it every day.
Hey, how long have you seen a patient using minoxidil (like 5-6 yrs etc) and does the treatment become less effective with time ?
In my case I used minoxidil 5% for 5 years in the first three years it was good but after that my shedding increased even I regularly apply minoxidil now I have plan to start with 10% hopefully it will work
@@zahidah5823 Same thing with Propecia. It worked just great for the first year then results remained for about 4 years and now the fifth year I almost got back to where I started.
I would like to thank you for sharing with us the valuable information. May I ask you about Minoxodil Gel? Is there any difference?
Thanks again.
The active ingredient is still the same, it is just the carriers base that is different. I have not had any problems with the gel. Both the gel and the foam have the advantage that it is easier to control the application compared to the liquid.
Hey Dr Vikram/ Dr Russell If you could answer this I would greatly appreciate it.. was wondering if Taking Finasteride 3mg a week will increase the shedding period from the usual 3 month or so mark with 7mg a week. As I have heard speculation on this?
Been on minoxidil (Rogaine foam) for over a month. Was initially fine with zero symptoms. Suddenly however developed some sort of tinnitus. Not high pitched ringing - more a mid-tone noise accompanied by a feeling of ear fullness and sensitivity to loud noises. Almost like I have water in my ears when exposed to loud noises (e.g. toilet flushing) which whilst not painful was very uncomfortable. Stopped minoxidil and it went away after a few days. Got back on minoxidil it resumed. Anyone else had a similar experience?
I am a young healthy athletic male (early 20's) with no underlying medical conditions or on any other medication.
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Hello! Long question but want to give you as much info as possible. I am a 30yo female struggling with hair loss. It started at my left template and slowly over the last two (stressful) years it spread across my hairline. I went to a dermatologist who did blood work and everything came back normal. She diagnosed me with androgenic alopecia even though my testosterone was on the lower side of the normal range and put me on minoxidil. I’ve been using it for three months and while I’m shedding like crazing all over my head I am seeing new growth on my hair line, where I apply the minoxidil BUT it seems like I am rapidly thinning all over and I have a few areas where I am starting to see scalp towards the middle and crown of my head. Can minoxidil cause shedding in areas where it’s not being applied? Or should I use the minoxidil all over my scalp now?
You should definitely fix your adrogen levels. The female body needs a healthy balance of androgen, testosterone, and progesterone! Tackling the source of the problem is where you can stop the thinning. If you research adrogen levels in females, one of the symptoms is hair loss/thinning hair. It's affecting not just your hair, take care!
Hi Thank you for your amazing content. It taught me so much. I think I have a diffused thining. My hair is quite thin all over my scalp and I have a recession in the temples. Is Finasteride and minxodil would work great for a diffuse thinner ? Thank you again
Yes, it would be certainly something I would look at trying with my patients who have diffuse thinning.
Nico did you try topical finasteride?
I was on Minoxidil more than 1 year, basically no improvement or even degradation observed (due to other problems - dry itchy skin, dandruff etc.). Rather better to avoid...
If you wanted to choose between minoxidil and finasteride which one would you choose?
Yes it can grow our hair. But even after our new hair coming out, we still can’t stop using it? For me, there’s no point if we can’t stop using it at one time. Example this young boy started using it at the age 22. Then he must continue to use it until he die?
No.. over time its effectiveness will start to fade out.. which means (from the real life experience of my friend) he started using it from 10th grade at school and used it for 10 years, by 10 years it starts to become useless, hair falls even it is applied..
So now he stopped using it and waiting for all the hairs to fall so he can go for a transplantation !!!
@@abdulii1367 You are leaving out one very important variable: minoxidil does NOT deal with the underlying issue (DHT). You need to be on a DHT blocker otherwise you WILL lose your hair if you're only on minoxidil.
@@Danimal77 yes theoretically that's right, but in real life i knw people several of them has hereditary balding and only takes minoxidil one of them is been taking for 10 years others are around 3 years.. they are having the expected results without DHT blockers
Question! I’ve been using Minoxidil twice a day for beard for 1 1/2 weeks now and have had consistent headaches since day 4.
Would you recommend only allowing it to sit on face for 2-4 hours. If it persists then try once a day or foam version?
Thanks & great video!!👍🏻
Yes, try reducing the frequency and the amount.
I had headaches like you but after 3 months the headaches were gone and I never stopped using it ( i used two times a day)
@@alexpollofrit0 I'm experiencing headache with minoxidil too, did you do something special to get rid of it ?
@@BlazerMystic not really, I was just fighting them until they were gone. I was going to do 5 months and if the headachea kept happening I was going to stop but literally they're gone. The only thing I can recommend you is to apply it once (night) until you stop getting headaches and then keep applying 2 times a day (morning and night). How long have you used it.
@@alexpollofrit0 I'm 4 weeks in and still permanent headaches
I will try to go through it. Thanks for the quick response man appreciate it ! How did you respond to minox? Did you see some regrowth?
Hi Doctor, Please answer my following question:
Q - I am not shedding lots of hairs, but I am experiencing thinning, so which therapy will be better in my case? Minoxidil or Finasteride?
I think they both di different things. One kind of restarts new hair growth, and one stops hair from thinning, if I'm correct.
So best to take both but always check with the experts if both are good or only one is good for you. 😊
Hi doctors, I've started using minoxidil on my beard and after 2 weeks I started to see hair loss on my beard an thinning hair on my scalp..I have alopecia areata and my question is:
1. Can minoxidil cause the alopecia to be worse?
2. If I stop using minoxidil during the shedding phase, will it grow back to what it was before I started using minoxidil?
Thanks a lot!
I also have a same question im worried a lot
I’ve been on finasteride for 1y and this has maintained my hair status quite nicely. Started minoxidil 4 months ago (just started month 5). And i’ve noticed alot of shedding at the end of month 4. When can I expect shedding to stop / shedded hair to grow back?
What dose of finasteride you are taking, any sides ?
@@multiknowledge1 1mg/day and nope
@@olivierdemers4665hey bro, the shedding usually last until two months, hope it goes well for you!
How is it now@@olivierdemers4665
I have a question:
I started Fin 3 weeks ago due to some thinning on the hairline/temples.
Should I also jump on Rogaine now (sooner than later), or should I wait and see how the Fin goes first?
I did what you want to do and I've lost a lot of weak hair while the stronger thicker hair is fine. under a certain angle when light shines on my head you can see my scalp underneath it's really bothersome. I'd say use while you still got relatively strong hair. Fenastaride did not help me regrow any hair after a year. Then again some people claim that they can regrow hair with just fenastaride. If you wanna take the gamble then go right ahead.
TriHard 7 Sorry, are you suggesting that I use rogaine while I have stronger hair, or wait?
Currently I do have good hair. I just have a horrible M shaped hairline (which I cover pretty well) and now some thinning on most of my hairline.
I was just planning on using the rogaine on the hairline area
@@TheLradd yeah I would use rogaine for regrowth on temples because from my experience fanasteride does not work for regrowth only for stopping MPB from getting worse or in other words it halts the process.
How is your hair line now is it better
@@tl1022 yo. I think Im at like 6 months of Fin, 5 months of rogaine (just on the hairline) and 4 months of dermarolling (1.5mm on the hairline).
I can say that ive noticed no difference.. maybe a stronger thicker hairline, but it def did not did not regrow hair in my receeding area.
But what I can say is I maintained it while making it a bit thicker and stronger.
I did notice shedding in the shower for the first 3 months
Hi Dr Vikram. Hope All well. Can you please tell us about the Famous now a days NEO HAIR OIL with derma roller. Can you please make a video on it. Is it worthy.. God Bless you Sir.
Have you used oral Minoxidil while having a pet? I'm just on Fin at the moment thanks to your videos, but in case I do add Min in the future, I will only use topical after seeing your videos on oral Min. I'm just worried about using it while having a cat as it's incredibly toxic and will easily kill them if they were to come in contact with it. I just wasn't sure if it's easy to avoid accidentally having it rub off onto something like your pillow.
Can I still grow bodyhair (beard) with minoxidil if I'm on oral finasteride? Because obviously I need dht for my beardgrowth.
No.
Nes. Yo.
Yes. Finasteride does not eliminate 100% of DHT (if I remember correctly, it eliminates ~60%) that's enough elimination (in most cases) to stop/slow down the hair follicle degeneration and leave the rest of DHT for other bodily functions.
Souli I’ve been researching the same bro... I’m not tryna make my beard take any longer in developing
@@Mo-fu9sm it will slow down beard growth so be aware of that. What I'm wondering is if you apply minoxidil to your beard and wether minox has a different mechanism to stimulate hair that doesn't rely on dht.
Side effects ? Minoxidil Q&A 2
@Gloomy Beast friend are you saying we cant stop it if we start to using it
Hello sir Great videos you are doing you helped me a lot with hair loss !I want to ask how much should be the dosage for minoxidil?