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- Minoxidil in hair transplant has a positive effect due to prolongation of the anagen phase of the cycle on one hand, and decreasing the telogen or shedding phase on the other.
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Is 10% or 15% better than 5% Minoxidil?
The 2% Minoxidil says Rogaine is pink in color and says t is for Women. Can I use it?
Can women use 5% Minoxidil which says for Men?
I get a lot of dryness, flaking and itching with Minoxidil. What do I do?
How do I apply Minoxidil?
How long after the application can I shower?
Do I have to stop Minoxidil in pregnancy?
I am 16. Can I use Rogaine?
Can I use Rogaine to increase my facial hairs?
What if I stop Minoxidil and start again later?
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Hi Doctor .. Greetings from Egypt , I have 2 questions for you
1- My doctor in Egypt (the most famous in the country) has adviced me to take only avodart 0.5 twice a week forever and he said this is much more better than finastride 1mg everyday more effective and more safe ,, Do you agree with that ?
2- I want to use minoxidil only once per day (before the bed) .. will i loss my gains ?
once a day will be effective ?
Thank you doctor for your efforts
@@BAMX77 surely Dutasteride is not safer than Finasreide since it blocks much more DHT!
But his reasoning may have ben something else.
Minoxidil should only be used once a day.
Hi sir how are you please clarify the doubt sir.... minoxidil & finasteride Topical solution good for hair after hair transplant how many year used sir?
I literally have never seen a more detailed yet to the point video like this...Thank u sir
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the encouraging words.
Thank you for being specific and to the point. Answered my questions!
Glad it was helpful!
This video should be required viewing for anyone using or considering minoxidil. Extremely helpful and dispels a lot of myths circulating online. Thanks Doc!
Thank you!
Doc, you are dropping some excellent knowledge without sleazy sales tactics. I just got my hair transplant a few days ago, and I truly appreciate the information you provide. Thank you!
Thanks for the note. Appreciated. All the best for your growth.
@@hairtransplantinindia Hello Dr. How long after a transplant procedure is it safe to apply Minoxidyl?
@@jeffreyexposito3803 After the crusts are off. Please watch: czcams.com/video/DX8tSXw-K9k/video.html
That video was so informative ! Thanks Dr.
Glad it was helpful!
One of the best tutorial on minoxidil thanks.
Thank you for watching.
Thank you for the wealth of information you have provided
Thanks for watching!
True knowledge ♥️♥️ This doctor is a Gem
Thnks for the encouragement.
Your in depth knowledge time and again proves to be so helpful sir. I have got answers to many of my questions surrounding hair loss and the medicines used in treating it
Thank you for the encouragement.
Means the world to me.
@@hairtransplantinindia You are most welcome sir
Insightful ! ! ! Thanks Doctor...
Glad it was helpful!
The most useful video about minoxidil❤️ thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
Very detailed information , Thanks Dr. Sahib !
So nice of you to have appreciated the content.
Thank u soo much sir , the most useful video on CZcams
Thanks for the kind words.
A brilliant coverage on the subject of Minoxidil Dr Bhatti. If I could achieve just 10% of that coverage I would have a full head of hair by now! ;-) Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome. And thanks for watching.
Try derma rollo 2 times a week 1.5mm aswell as minoxidil once before you go to bed you may get improved thickness!
So much I have learned to watch and listen your videos, Dr., I am more relaxed as I only apply minoxidil once a day and it is not serious if I use a little more than 1 ml (not exaggeratedly). Can give me your opinion if liposomal minoxidil 2% is more effective than industrialized minoxidil 5%? Thank you very very much, Dr
Great coverage on this topic Dr. Bhatti. In my case, I have a vast area of baldness and I did a hair transplant 8 months ago. I haven't take Minoxidil or Finasteride so far, however, I would like to improve the thickness of my scalp, so I would like to know if is still recommended to take Minoxidil and go through the shedding phase again on the donated area.
You would have had a better result if you had taken it!
It will not affect much at this stage if the hair are from your permanent donor zone.
You may, however, take it to safeguard your thinning native hair, if that is also your problem.
Hair transplantation - Minoxidil
Question: I have Norwood 2. I have been taking Finasteride for a year, but unfortunately, I have not seen much improvement. Initially, I only took 1mg three times a week, but now I take 1.25mg daily. It hasn't gotten much worse, but it hasn't gotten any better either. I have a hair transplant appointment in October. Im thinking of going on Minoxidil and my doctor said I could try it out. However, I read on the internet that Minoxidil should be stopped for about 7 days before and after the hair transplant. My question is, should I start using Minoxidil now and stop using it for two weeks in 5 months because of the hair transplant? Or should I wait until after my hair transplant to start using Minoxidil? On the one hand, I want to stop my hair loss and promote hair growth as soon as possible, but on the other hand, I am afraid that the back-and-forth use of Minoxidil could do more harm than good. Or is stopping Minoxidil for 2 weeks not a big deal? Thank you in advance.
To clarify, my concern is that if I start using Minoxidil now to achieve fuller hair, the doctor may use weakened hair from my donor area that has been treated with Minoxidil for the hair transplant, resulting in potential hair loss at the front in 3-6 years. Therefore, I wonder if would be more prudent to wait until after the hair transplant to ensure that the implanted hair is strong and stable before beginning Minoxidil use. How long should I wait after the hair transplant before using Minoxidil?
I've seen one of the side effects being sudden weight gain? If it's true, what's the scientific explanation for this process?
Please get your thyroid profile done. Any other medicines you are taking that can cause weight gain. I have not heard of weight gain due to Minoxidil.
Well narrated doc. Instead of foam type minoxidle, alcohol free minoxidle which wont creats itching and flakes are available. Rt.. Anandrogen 5%
Thanks
Best doctor
Thanks for being in my Channel community. Your gracious words are greatly appreciated.
Hello sir which is best to use after Hair Transplant Minoxidil or Rendensyl???
Great video Doc! This must be *the* most balanced and well explained video on this topic in the entire YT universe!
Have a couple of questions of my own, if you don't mind answering...
1. Had my HT surgery 3 weeks back. Am on Finastride 1 mg (every alternate day) for last 2 weeks. Is this dosage adequate to ensure optimum growth of newly planted grafts? Or should i start taking it every day? I had 'brain fog' sort of reaction with it some time before HT, hence being a little cautious this time (or if you can suggest some sort of mechanism with which i can prevent horrible brain fog, that would be just wonderful)
2. Minoxidil - Starting with 5% Tugain foam from tomorrow. I hope its sufficient. I know you recommend 2% to start with, but i have taken 5% earlier and my skin was fine with it, so hope starting with 5% now shouldn't be problem. A yes or no from your end will be helpful
Q.1. above is super critical, would really love to hear your expert opinion / advice on the same. Thanks
Thanks for watching.
In reply:
Qs 1- I would not recommend alternate days but then your treating doctor knows your condition better and must have seen a lower total testosterone level to suggest this reduced dosage.
Qs 2- Now that it is 3 weeks after the procedure, this question has lost its relevance. Pleaes continue 5% Minoxidil.
Thank you for sharing and educating
It is an amazing video. I have a question, after Hair Transplant minox is one of medication to be used for 6 months. After if we stop, what we should expect pertaining to hair (Natural and Transplanted) ??! What are the effects of stoping it.
The transplanted hairs will shed somewhat but come out stronger in a month. The thinning hairs will go back to their original state.
Great video
Thank you. Appreciated.
I have very mild baldness my hair grows out ok but it is very fine and when u wash it it becomes brittle and breaks/sheds. Would minoxidil help counteract this problem? Thankyou
I'm a very good responder to minoxidil, when I used it for 5 months it covered up my entire baldspot (norwood 3.5). However I believed it was causing me heart palpitations at night and some very unusual chest pain on the left side of my chest where my ribcage starts in a very specific area. I was only using about half a capful of foam 1x per day (which i believe is the recommended amount). When I stopped, the symptoms went away after about 2 weeks, within 9 months all the hair I regained was gone.
I am trying it again now at even a lower dose now by diluting 6% liquid to 3% using propylene glycol and only applying to my crown and not my whole head, roughly .5 ML of liquid. This time I am not getting the palpitations but the chest pain started up again about a month into treatment and I am thinking I need to stop again right in the middle of the shedding. Have you heard about this before? I am an athletic and healthy 39 year old male with no heart condition per an echocardiogram after the first incident.
Yes I have heard about this before. Pleaes stop the medication and show yourself to a cardiologist or an internist. He may need to do a cardiovascular assessment.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you for the response. I did do an echocardiogram and even wore a Holter monitor for 2 weeks with no irregularities. I think I'm just sensitive to minoxidil. Hopefully I did not cause any damage
@@ITZME11592 Ive tried the kirkland foam and the hims spray, i believe the foam is water based, had palpitations with both. is there a specific brand/type you used? It worked so well I wish I could tolerate it
@@ITZME11592 I will look into it, thank you !
@@ITZME11592 I dont think so, but I believe minoxidilmax has a water based one as well.
Dr bhatti, I’ll be coming to you for my HT end of this year/beginning of next as my crown in thinning and I think I’ll need one. I hear FUT is better for the crown? Whats your take on this? Thanks. And great video!
FUT and FUE are just harvesting techniques. In fact the laxity at the back of the head becomes less since the strip that is redundant skin fold is removed. This will stretch your crown and expand it further. Do not believe what anyone tells you. Do more research before going in for a hair transplant.
Very informative. I'm in my early 50s and I started taking fanasteride for a few months with great results and then added minoxidil once a day with micro needle 2 times a week and its truly made a massive difference ! The regular treatment is easy as cleaning your teeth 😬
Thanks for narrating your positive experience. Comments like yours help in allaying anxieties and promote compliance.
Mark Walker how is it going with fin an Minoxidil ? Still so far so good?
Thanks
Good morning Doctor. I am a female 50yrs old with no problem with hairloss and did HT a month ago because of cosmetic reason (to lower my hairline). Should I use finasteride and minoxidil for better result? Thank you in advance.
hi doc
greeting from egypt thx for all this info
1- i have a question plz >>> i had my hair transplant 3 weeks ago and my doctor asked me to take regaine foam minoxidil 5 % for 8 months then tappering it with minoxilook 2% over 4 months
as i want to quit minoxidil so if i quit minoxidil after 1 year will i lose my transplanted hair or my existing hair that is present now ??? (some info i am 26 year old - bladness grade 4 i think that there is no more hair loss before i got my surgery as stable condition)
2- if there is no benefits really after i quit over the year can i quit now after 2 weeks of using regaine foam!!?
Very unusual advice. You should be on oral Finastreide if you wish to keep your transplanted hairs for long and not let speed of baldness make the transplanted area look like an island.
@@hairtransplantinindia THANKS for letting me know that but that mean minoxidil 5% can not stop baldness progress or keep the transplanted hair for long time !?!
Thank you for such good content doctor🙏
I had a question, i was unable to use minoxidil for around 12 days as i was travelling and starting to use it again now. Will i go through the shedding phase again by not applying minoxidil for just 12 days or will i pick up growth from where i left?
Your point of view is very valuable🙏
12 day breaks do not matter with hair loss medications.
Video is detailed about Monixidil but nothing is mentioned about using it for hair transplant as title says.
sir thanks you for details information and is it necessary to use in transplanted area or for the existing hair Only?
When you are using it, might as well apply over transplanted hairs too. They will benefit.
Amazing in depth videos, just diverting off topic slightly, please can you do a video on BETCAP lotion, I was prescribed this from my doctor to get rid of the red skin known as erythema prior to my hair transplant however I am constantly itching at night a lot , your advice and help will be appreciated. Thanks
Also just to add to my previous post, I have red patches at eh side of my head which looks like the erythema that is coming back, can I still use betacap bearing in mind my hair transplant was only 10 days ago? Thanks
You could send me pictures for assessment on 00919814531111.
You will need treatment by a local doctor. There is not much that an online consultation will do for you.
Love your channel which has helped answer a lot of question. What are you thoughts about these 2 products called "More Hair Naturally 9" and "Revivogen" which is grew really popular in 2020 and continues to be a go to be in 2021??. Their sales combined went up from 25 million in 2019 to almost 80 million in 2020. Very interested in hearing ur take on it before i try them.
Good for hair health but not anti-DHT. Thanks for being on the channel.
Hello, If we liquefy the foam version(easier to apply and does not contain PG), can it be bottled for use throughout the month? Or does it lose it's potency?
Shelf life is less. Diluting will cause decreased potency. Will not remain foam if bottled. Will need alcohol as well. Counter intuitive since it's costlier than lotion.
is minoxidil same as PRP? because both are tend to increase the anagen phase and density? I am confused!
No PRP is different. It is not a medicine. It is a blood product made from your own blood.
Hello doctor
I have been using 5% minoxidil for 2 months. But I'm still losing my hair, is that okay? In addition, my scalp is very dry.
Great sir
Thanks
Dr, I discovered reciently here in CZcams and I am so adicted to your videos, the best and most informative by far. One question, if I cut my hair as military style(2mm) for the 1-2months shedding time is more easy to apply and then see results of Minoxidil??? Thank you
Yes it would cause lesser heart-break definitely!
No other benefit. Thanks for your kind wods and grateful you have watched my videos.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank dr for your kindness.
I could not stop myself hitting a Big Thumbs-up to this video. You are really outstanding Sir. You have such a huge and deep knowledge in this field. I got cleared with most of my doubts... Please keep going with more ☺️☺️
Thanks for appreciating. I am honored.
@@hairtransplantinindia
Hi Doctor
First of all, many thanks to you for sharing such great information through your youtube channel and I am a good follower of all your videos. Six days back I underwent HT surgery in my locality. I read a couple of safety measures that should be followed post HT on the internet and understood that we are not allowed to take blood thinning drugs post HT for a week or more. But unknowingly I have started taking Follihair and Finasteride tablets starting from the next day of the surgery.
1) Are Follihair and Finasteride belongs to Blood thinning drugs? Did I make something wrong by taking these drugs from the wrong time? What should I do to make it correct now?
@@saratkumarrajapu4239 after 7 days it does not matter.
@@hairtransplantinindia I started taking those drugs (Follihair & Finasteride) from second day onwards. Is that okay now?
Hi doctor I had a fue transplant for my receding hair line back in July (5 months ago) I started taking finasteride on and off for like the first month and half during my healing process then I kept on the for 2 months now I finished the 3 month course I stopped. Should I take them again? Also similar issue with rogaine I've now been off for a month or so should I get back on it? Not sure if I'm being paranoid and I'm starting to thin on my transplant or not. But if I get back on rogaine will I shed again 😔
If your scalp donor from which grafts are lifted is miniaturising, the transplanted hairs will do the same. You will then have to be on DHT blockers in the long term.
Hello doc, its my 32nd day post fut. I have been using Regain 5% for 17 days but my scalp is very itchy and it has a slight different colour than normal. What would be the best alternative for me between minicheck and tugain foam. Please help me.
Both are the same essentially. But CIPLA Tugain is best. But you should consult your doctor since he knows you better since he has operated upon you.
Sir, thanks for ur video. It has lot info post hair transplant. Can u pls cover post hair transplant apart from minoxildil and finastride, is it prp and low light laser therapy is needed... If needed can u please explain how frequently we have to take... ?
Thanks I have all the time to. LOL!
Will make one video for you on LLLT and another on PRP.
@@hairtransplantinindia waiting for your video... Thanks a lot
Thank you for the information Doctor. Is it true that Minoxil cause facial hair growth in women? Also can it b used for cicatricial alopecia?
Yes it can be used. Only oral Minoxidil will cause facial hair growth.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you
Hi Doctor. As per my search, most of the sources recommends keeping the solution on the scalp for 6-8 hours based on the study that claims that 75% of the solution will be absorbed by the scalp after 4 hours. So, can you please explain why you think 90 minutes are enough? Thank you very much doctor for your kindness in answering all questions 🙏🏼🙏🏼
It is too greasy to use and hair which look thinner, look worse if you keep it for longer. The whole idea is to not look thin. But then my patients mostly have no problems with Finasteride.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you very much doctor 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for this great video! As well for all the content 🙏! Doc I had a question, I am 4 months after my transplant and I was thinking of starting minoxidil.. Do you recommend using it at this time ?. I am worried about the shedding to be honest. I have never used minoxidil before. Since my transplant all I have been using is my 6 months medications (saw palmetto, biotin and food supplements 1 of each every day) I also started using castor oil and jojoba oil now every 2-3 days to help with dry scalp . Should I keep using the oils as well? Thank you sir‼️ hope I hear back from you🙏
Thanks for the kind words. It is too late to start. Shedding will not be permanent.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you for your response 🙏! So I shouldn’t use minoxidil now or in the future?
@@Andru04gy You can use it for the native thinning hairs after 6 months of the procedure.
''Dr i have a little receding hairline and crown/back area also which is the most usual hair issues, the middle area between them is in a good condition, is doable using Minoxidil products to improve my hair scalp insofar as to avoid a hair transplant? are we close to hair cloning yet? is this the next step of transplantation in order to have unlimited hair grafts and not to depend on the donor area? thanks..''
Thanks for watching.
Cloning will be a boon for those with poor scalp donors when it is available to the hair loss sufferer.
In the meantime, if you are serious about retaining hair, a DHT blocker is the best bet.
Hey doc, i used minoxil but i get terrible heart palpitations. i have low blood pressure. not terrible low, i dont use any blood pressure meds or anything but am on a bit lower side. any ideas how i can use it or if there is any other stimulant drug similar to it i can use topically . Thanks
This is seen in sme patients. No other topical stimulant that is as effective.
is 2ml of minox per session excessive? i apply it to nearly my entire scalp. surprisingly in only 5 or 6 weeks i have noticed regrowth on bald regions along my hairline but i'm not sure if this much minox with sustained use (assuming i take it for multiple years) is unhealthy, particularly for the heart
It is not at all unhealthy for the heart if 5% is applied in dose 1 ml once a day. It is a stimulator. Causes hair regrowth through vasodilation- that is increasing the size of the vessels to bring more blood.
Thanks Doc for the Q&A. It cleared all my doubts.
I have 1 question.
Is it necessary to shampoo the head to wash off the hair oil applied last night before applying Minoxidil?
It is absolutely necessary for the scalp to be clean or else the Minoxidil will not get absorbed.
@@hairtransplantinindia got it sir
Which is the best shampoo for dandruffs?...any home remedies u can suggest ?
5% Ketoconazole once a week.
Dr,which is best minoxidil for beard growth and how to apply and for how much time please help me doctor.
You can use Rogaine 5% and apply it twice a day.
Gud afternoon,
I hv 2 questions
1.My transplanted hair started falling once i stopped topical minoxidil.its been 7months.Will it grow back if i start minoxidil again?
2.Can i use it on alternate days ?..will it double the time of hair growth ??....or is it that we should use it daily if we hv to see the results???
Would you recommend someone using minoxodil following a hair transplant? I have never used it before and currently 2 weeks post op of FUE transplant. I am taking dutasteride 0.5mg per day. Preciously used finasteride for 9 months but all I did was continue to shed for this period.
Thanks in advance
Minoxidil is part of the Quad after hair transplant that I suggest: czcams.com/video/J7DMv_iUnSU/video.html
However it is not a DHT locker and not an alternative to Finasteride/ Dutasteride.
Doctors it's too good to see you so active and sharing your thoughts..One query doctor, 1,how long should i apply , I heard discontinuation of medicine after 6 months happened hair loss again..
Yes native thinning hairs (not transplanted ones) which had shown improvement and were sustained by hair growth medicines Fin+Minox would revert to their previous condition.
@@hairtransplantinindiathanks for the reply Doctor , but how long i should continue, one year or 2 year?
@@jdaniel780 as long as you love the hair on your head!
@@hairtransplantinindia so doctor is that mean , if I discontinue medcine after a year or 2 year, hair will start falling again. Am I correct?
@@jdaniel780 yes.... bekaar hai minoxidil lagana... fedup ho jaoge... 2 saal baad iska asar b khatm ho jata
Sir, which brand minoxidil would you like to recommend? Regaine or Dr. Reddy's?
Regaine is not an Indian product and hence is costlier. Dr Reddy's is most commonly used in India.
Hi sir, first of all thank you for sharing such a valuable information it made me feel really positive and sir i have one doubt sir like should we opt for prp after hair transplant or minoxidil and finasteride 1mg is enough for fast growth of transplanted hair? Because my HT completed 4 months and never went for prp sessions only using minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg
PRP is not an alternative. PRP has no effect on DHT.
Hi Dr. Love your video. Would like to ask. compare to orals Minoxidil, which one give better result ? will the hair shedding effect same across both ? FYI, i try apply topical Minoxidil (5%) using a spray bottle for 3 days, and my hair falling like crazy (also having all the side effect like swelling face, headache etc). that scary me really bad and i decided to stop immediately. So now, i considering the oral version of it. Will that be better ?
Oral Minoxidil is better; but it has a narrow safety margin. Hair shedding is universal with all medications that have a salubrious effect and counter hair loss.
Hi, Doctor how far it is true that people with Hypertension are not recommended to use Topical minoxidil ? Also is it true that Procapil based Minoxidil is safe for hypertension people compared to alcohol based Minoxidil?
But when i checked both (alcohol based and Procapil based minoxidil) they clearly mentioned a caution for Hypertesion. so which is true? does it mean people with hypertension are not a good canditates to use topical minoxidil at all? If so is there any alternative for such people. thanks in advance.
The problem happens when people apply more than 1 ml in one application, more than once daily and also concentrations more than 5%.10% is commonly available and many people feel that it gives better results when it does not.
Hey doc does using minoxidil with transcutol p, helps me to get better results ?
Transcutol p is a not only a high-purity solvent but also a potent solubilizer associated that enhances skin penetration and increases the effectivity of drugs. When using Minoxidil you need to be careful how much dose you are using. The traditional 1 ml may be too much and can cause side effects.
Hi Doctor, I made recently a transplant. Is it good to use Minoxidil 5% Foam of course, in the transpanted area or in the around transplanted area? I don't know if is better to use it also in the transplanted area because I am afraid that if I stop, I will also drop the transplanted hair that may not have the dht receptors. What is your opinion to use Minox 5% in the transplanted area? Thanks
Transplanted hairs need all the chances to survive the growth phase. Once they are optimally grown , they will not fall off since they are not miniaturising hairs. Unless miniaturised hairs have been transplanted since your surgeo has not done anagen selection while harvesting.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks Doctor for answer. After how long can I put Minoxidil in the transplanted area? 1 month or 2 months?
@@patrickpat5277 After the crusts have come of start with 2% and then after 2 weeks, start 5% Minoxidil. Watch: czcams.com/video/DX8tSXw-K9k/video.html
Is it possible to stop using minoxidil.
Not sudden by decreasing the frequency gradually.
Alcohol free minoxidil or foam which is more better?
Pls answer
If you are taking Finasteride you can consider weaning yourelf off Minoxidil.Alcohol free formulations are better in patients with sensitive skin.
Hello sir, thanks for the informative video. I had undergone 2500 grafts hair transplant surgery. Is it recommended to apply minoxidil on complete scalp or only on donor or receiver area? Another question I have is, I got my 1st head wash for scab removal on the 6th day of hair transplant. I was told that grafts are firmly secure after 3-4 days of surgery. What's your opinion on this? Thanks for replying.
Minoxidil after hair transplant is needed for the planted area. For other areas you have to decide if you will be using it after 6 months or else thinning hairs so maintained in non transplanted hairs will return to original state. Grafts are secure at one week. However we continue care till 2 weeks. For your care, please follow your doctor's advice.
Dear Doctor, alongside finasteride, can I do PRP post hair transplant once a month for 2-3 sessions instead of taking minoxidil?
PRP is of no use.
Thank you very much Dr for the great video on Minoxidil.
My question, will minoxidil keep my existing hair for as long as I use it .. or I will keep balding even if I am on minoxidil after a period of time? If yes, how many years, roughly will it maintain my existing hair?
Thank you again doctor!!
Minoxidil is not a DHT blocker. The benefit you stated, is the work of a DHT blocker.
Minoxidil will not interfere with the baldness timeline- it will only keep hair healthy as long as your genetics wish them to remain on your scalp.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you for your kind response Doctor.
I am actually getting into grade 3 and I am almost 29 years old.
I started a routine of nizoral (3 times a week) in addition to biotin (10000 mcg), vitamin D (as I have a deficiency as per a blood test) and multivitamin called priorin. Also, I had 3 sessions of PRP.
The hairfall has reduced in the past 3 months but I still have some hairs falling.
So, do you recommend me to start with minoxidil only as a baseline
Or finasteride only Or both together?
Thank you very much doctor!!
Any advice doctor?
@@ferasfesa You could share pictures at 9814531111 for an assessment.
@@hairtransplantinindia doc if someone taking fenesterid and adding minoxidil with it.. after 6 months if that person decides to apply minoxidil 3 times in a week instead of every day? Is that ok to maintain the hairs for longer periods of time??
Sir how controll irrition case by monoxidal
Use Minoxidil foam, do not apply too much, and pply it once only at night.
Doctor, I used minoxidil in the past and had great results.
I started using again 10 days after hair transplant and my recipient area is red.
Should I lower it to every other day or is the redness normal from the transplant? I'm using 5%. Thank you
I advise my patents 2% Minoxidil (the one meant for women- in pink container) for 2 weeks and then review them to see if there is any redness and excessive reaction. The skin is tender after the surgery and one has to be careful.
hello doctor i have question about minoxidil. can i apply another hair loss topical called alfatradiol it is in a ethanol solution a few hours after i apply minoxidil? or will this reduce minoxidil absorption and/or effectiveness? thank you doctor your videos are amazing
Best is to apply this in the morning and Minoxidil at night.
Hello doctor I had a beard transplant 9 months ago and my left side looks weaker. Can I apply minoxidil ? If so would this damage any of the hair transplanted. If I stop would I go back to the patchiness I have ?
That will not help if 9 months are over. You will need to balance the sides with a touch up. Do that after 12 months are over.
Hey doctor. I had a transplant 2 years ago, but the doctor told me not to take minoxidil. I haven't taken minoxidil since before my hair transplant and I think this has affected my results tremendously. I'm currently taking duastride and topical dutasteride, microneedling and prp once a month, you think I should add minoxidil 2 years later?
Minoxidil is of no use after 2 years for the transplanted hairs. Since you were on Dutasteride after the procedure that sufficed.
I am taking minoxidil for 3 months.
Seems I have less hair fall and the hairs are a little thicker not a hyper responder but some regrowth.
I want to start finastride too. Should I wait a while to see full results before finastride or not needed at all or should start when minoxidil results stops.
Firstly, Minoxidil is not a DHT blocker so do not confuse it with oral Finasteride. If you wish to retain hair and decrease balding in future, Finastreide alone will help.
How long after a hair transplant can one apply minoxidil? And would rubbing it into the scalp hurt grafts?
2 weeks after. Graft roots are 4 mm deep and they are safe.
How soon after a hair transplant would you recommend using minoxidil? So using the product has no adverse side effects on testosterone?
Minoxidil has no effect on hormones. It is used after crusts come off. Watch: czcams.com/video/DX8tSXw-K9k/video.html
Sir what about minoxdil alternate solution of procapil
Yes that is fine. If you can afford, go for it.
Minoxidil grows new hair, but I never understood how it "maintains" existing hair, like it is marketed. As you said, it's not a blocker and doesn't address the underlying mechanism of androgenic alopecia. Would you say those who use minoxidil without finasteride are simply regrowing hair at a faster rate than they are losing it, and that at a certain point, the rate of losing hair will outpace the rate of regrowth from minoxidil, and so using minoxidil with a dht blocker is recommended to attack the problem from both ends - regrowth and blocking? Sort of like offence and defence, if you will.
Minoxidil as you have correctly interpreted is not the long term panacea for hair loss. Unless DHT is adressed, canot even think of reigning in your baldness. However since Minoxidil and Finasteride have different modes of action, Minoxidil as an adjuvant in support of Finasteride will always give a better looking head of hair.
Hi doc
How long should I leave minoxidil foam in my head ?
Just leave it on till you have a head wash in the evening or the next morning.
Hello Doctor, it's my 30th day post transplant. I have been using minoxidil (Regain 5%) for 15 days. My scalp is very dry even after oiling and washing according to your instructions, I feel a pleasurable itching on my transplanted area. What can I do?
Just press the area with the palm and do not scratch. Or spray with chilled saline and it will go aay.
i was 16 and got an undercut hairstyle (army cut) for ncc. I had a family function in a month so i wanted my hair to grow faster so i started applying oil... didn't help much and a cousin of mine told me to use Minoxidil (told me it is similar to oil but has amazing results). I applied it on my hair line and temporals.. Felt dizziness and headache after an hour or so... later on i dide touch it... two days later i had heavy itching all over my scalp and on cheeks(was very irritating). Took shower and slept. Next morning after waking up observed heavy shedding of hair from my temporal and hairline... Scalp felt very dry and i was worried and scared..
The hairfall continued for more than 3-4 months. Showed to a dermatologist who told me it is androgenic alopecia.
Since then till today i have never seen hair growth on the particular area where it was applied. Other than that i have good hair density but i can't style my hair because of irregularities in hairline and temples.
There is no history of genetical baldness in my family... No diabetes or any other health issues. I'm 24 and I've lost all confidence to go out and meet people...
If i could afford a hair transplant i would surely go for it and i would consult Dr. sahab for the same.
I feel helpless.
You disturbed the equilibrium of your hair growth cycle by acting on amateur advice. You surely have androgenetic alopecia. The hair must have been thinning or just about to start thinning. When you applied Minoxidil he hair went into shedding for 3 months. That is what always happens. But then you perhaps stopped Minoxidil and the shedding phase rather than lead to good growth could not not do any better. I doubt it will not help much. You should take prescription Finasteride after showing yourself to a local physician.
@@hairtransplantinindia Sir, i was a kid myself at that time. Had absolutely no idea about anything related to medical science.
I consider it as a big mistake which has to an extent destroyed my teenage and is still messing up with my present self-esteem.
i don't want to take minoxidil or finestride.
And there is no baldness in my family.. neither on my father's side nor on my mom's.
I have two brothers and their hairline is 2.5 fingers above eyebrows and they both are of similar age as of mine.
Even my parents are not having any signs of balding. I knw u being a doctor won't believe me but this is what it is.
@@anupamsingh7929 Hi Anupam. Yes. We all have crossed your stage of hair-fall-depression phase and we could understand your feeling. Please do a hair transplant and be in medication. You will surely regain your confidence again. Don't be afraid of medications. It is really safe and you won't regret it. I too got my hair transplant[ and in medication] and I found my teenage self again. I would tell you, I am happier than ever in my life.
@@truthvader5727 how can i contact u?
Sir please tell us about some so called natural molecules like redensyl, procapil,capaxyl etc for hair growth...can they seen as an alternative to minoxidil which is FDA approved?
No experience with these. Such medications come and go so I do not expend my energies. You can watch- czcams.com/video/ARlH-tXtE7w/video.html
Dr. Can ppl with Hypertension apply Minoxidil (topical soln as in spray) ? Any effects on hypertension ?
If hypertension is controlled, they can try for 30 days with 2% Minoxidil. If you have headaches, blurring of vision and dizziness, stop immediately. If you have a cardiac condition alongwith, but hypertension is controlled, do not apply Minoxidil ever.
But if all is well, scale up to 5% Minoxidil.
What if i am using demoroller and minoxidil and i decide to stop minoxidil and continue just with the demoroller , will my hair still fall off?
These are not DHT blockers. They do not prevent hair falling off. They just keep hair thick as long as they are there.
#askdrbhatti Thank you very much for the information. I have come to know about a serum called 'Kera XL'. Is it good to incorporate with Minoxidil post-hair transplant?
You can try it out but then you will need to space it out- apply it in the morning and Minoxidil in the night.
Hie sir ,
What about the combination of Minoxidil and finestride topical Solution
Is It stop hair loss
Because i dont want any regrowth, but the hair fall should stop AND the existing hair should be thicker
For that you shall need to take oral Finasteride. Topical is just a sales gimmick.
Hello Dr Bhatti, we tried minoxidil twice..(once used 5% liquid and other time used 5% foam) and both times it led to a severe allergic reaction that needed to be treated with prescription steroids. Is it mandatory to be taken after HT, will HT not be successfull or less effective without taking minoxidil.?
Please skip it if it gives an allergic reaction. Just Finasteride will be fine 1 mg a day.
Doc, I have been applying 5% minoxidil alone since December. But no works on my diffuse thinning.
Scalp 80% visible. It is annoying for 24 years old boy.
Should I change the brand and add dermarolling?
You need to add a DHT blocker if your a medication to make a huge difference in diffuse thinning.
Hello doctor i really need your help, I whas on Finasteride 3 years ago and i got Reflex Hyper androgencity. But now i whant to start using Minoxidle but i dont know how my hair will respond. Can minoxidil also upragulate and give you Reflex Hyperandrogencity ? or more hair loss? Thank you sir.
No, this does not happen with Minoxidil.
Do you suggest your patient taking minoxidil after ht and for how long?
Yes every patient of mine is on 2% MS for 2 weeks and 5% MS for 5 months.
@@hairtransplantinindia after the 5 months?
Very informative video sir👍👍👏👏 , i am using minoxidil to prevent hair loss since 2 years . As you said in video i am using some times foam and some times topical solution of minoxidil , it helped a lot in resolution of problem of scalp itching..Just one question , any specific shampoo if used with regular interval for hair wash , which can be more helpful then regular shampoos then please suggest same .I am residing in that where water is underground and it is hard water , no municipal corporation water , what can i do to prevent harmful effect of hard water on hair .Can some shampoo helps , if so then please suggest and please guide
If you boil the water and let it be overnight it gets soft. I recommend VOLUMETRY antigravity shampoo by L'Oreal . Available online on Ebay.
ThankYou Sir ..Many Many thanks for valuable guidance and Advise .🙏🙏🙇♂️.🙏🙏...I will use same and follow the advise given for the hard water
You are welcome
Hello Dr. Bhatti, I want to know if morr max 5% solution will be good for oily scalp?? Which Minoxidil you recommend Dr.?
I recommend alcohol free Minoxidil
hello doc , i have made a hair transplant almost 4 months ago, but i havent used minoxidil, can i start now or its too late?
Have you used Finasteride?
Sir this is sastry I really love the way u clarified some myths or doubts we have regarding the minoxidil but the thing is ur communication skills really sublime which forces everyone to like the video and sir I have a doubt can we use derma roller + minox for receeding hair line...... ???
Thank you!
Minoxidil with dermaroller has benefits but not too effective. There is nothing more effective than Finasteride.
Sorry your comment was in the spam box. I just got it out of there.
@@hairtransplantinindia sir in other video conversation u advised me to take biotin 5mg and finstrd 1 mg a day I am confused ki kaunsa brand wla biotin use karun aur kaunsa brand ka finesteride use karun ....... ????
@@sastrych7866 Hairbless Finpecia is what we are getting these days. But any known brand should be fine too.
@@hairtransplantinindia sir what about biotin .... ???
CZcams mein bahut saare videos hai ye sasta hai ye mehanga hai ye acha hai ye usse bahut acha hai follihair hai follihair A hai palmetto hai sooo annoying no clarity finally I found BTN 5MG like good option am I correct or would you recommend something else
Hello Dr. I did HT 8 weeks back. I am consuming finastreide 1 mg daily. Can you please recommend best 5% non alcoholic minoxidil for use/ propaciyl/ Minoxidil with combination of Ammenaxil
I recommend Tugain foam to my patients. No experience with mixtures since they do not have much additional benefit.
@@hairtransplantinindia tks Dr.
Thanks for the info dr Bhatti!! 👍🏻
I’m on day 12 post op and my scabs are washed off completely, can I start using 2% minoxidil from today ?
Yes you can now.
Hi, from which day post op, did you start washing your scabs?
i take finasteride 1mg per day and topical minoxidil twice a day
i am having continuous headache and little eyes pain
is it due to minoxidil or Finasteride ?
Likely Minoxidil is the culprit. Stop it and observe.
Sir , I have one more question , like i told you I got some side effects while using minoxidil after Hair Transplant, so my doctor told me to use only finasteride and Multivitamin Tablet...So would like to if the 2 tablets are sufficient for the transplanted hair Growth or I require minoxidil as well??
Yes you can skip Minoxidil as long you are religiously taking oral Finasteride.
Thanks for your video!
If i apply minoxidil once a day..do i apply it after washing my hair in the morning?
Or
If i choose to apply it at night before going to bed, can I let it absorb overnight and wash my hair in the morning? Will i still get the benefit if it has only been on my hair for 6 to 7 hours compared to all day long?
Sorry for the questions!!
It is only needed once at night and has sufficient duration of action for the entire day. Applying more often will cause scaling and dryness which can also cause hair loss due to scratching.
Wash it of in the morning. Once a week apply 2% Nizoral if you have dandruff.
Also can we use minoxidil added with precapil
Yes if you are happy with the result. But just adding more budget to your hair loss management dis not proportional to the benefits that you may get.
Thank you doctor. which is better, dutastride or finestride?
Dutasteride blocks 95% DHT so it is a better DHT blocker. But Finasteride is a better medicine for hair loss since it does not block too much DHT and is a proven medication. Dutasteride is not yet approved for use in hair loss.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you for reply and your advice. I have one question. I can't find finasdride. Therefore i'm using dutasderide. Is this okay?
@@onlinekhicheel342 You can use Proscar 5 mg and split it into 4 pieces. This drug can be prescribed by your doctor locally and is commonly used for the prostate.
@@onlinekhicheel342 Use Proscar 5 mg instead. Split it into 4 parts and use one part as your regular Finasteride dosage prescription by your doctor.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you for advice