Minoxidil topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Gramje
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2015

For Alopecia "I have had an amazing experience with the introduction of minoxidil to my hair loss regimen. I use this medication in conjunction with Saw Palmetto (oral), Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), and biotin. The laser and Saw Palmetto were effective in curbing the loss and gaining some slow regrowth. I noticed a huge spike in regrowth, and my hairline returned to normal after 3 months on minoxidil. The overall volume, density, and hair strength have changed. Also, the amount of hair I lose now is minimal with the minoxidil added. I have been suffering from mild AG for about 2 years. Luckily, the minoxidil was the master at getting all of my hair back. The other treatments helped, but the minoxidil is the workhorse."

• Optom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 27, 2019

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "Always had very fine, fair hair, started to thin in late thirties, became quite noticeable in early sixties. Doctor suggested Rogaine for women, once a day foam. Within 3 months had noticeable improvement, new fine hair covered bare spot in front. No side effects, no itching. Good product and reasonable cost."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2016

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I used this for one month, and I was devastated when the medicine left me shedding much, much more hair than I had before. People told me to stick it out because that's what it's supposed to do. I'm terrified to lose more hair since my hair is already so thin, so I stopped using it. No one warned me it could get this bad."

• Sliml...
• March 26, 2017

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "I have been using Rogaine for almost a year now for my stress-related hair loss, and it took a while to get any results. I didn't see much until the fourth month, and at that time it was little fuzzy baby hairs along the hairline. Now, at 11 months, my hair has grown about an inch. It's a slow process, but you will see results. My problem is the price. It's cheaper to get it at the store than online, but you have to be vigilant and look around for the lowest price (time-consuming)."

• Vals...
• September 28, 2015

Rogaine Women's (minoxidil) for Alopecia "This product has been great. Because my hair is short, and my condition was not extreme, my product has lasted about 6 months before running out. I used as directed at the beginning using daily, then backed off to every other day. Hair is getting thick and edges filling in."

• Annem...
• January 25, 2016

Rogaine Women's (minoxidil) for Alopecia "I have been losing my hair gradually for the last 10 years. My hairdresser said something about it, and then I started noticing my hair was falling out by the handfuls, so I got a little nervous and bought Rogaine for women. Wow, this stuff is amazing! I can't believe how thick my hair is after all these years. I don't know why I didn't try this product sooner, but now I am, and I'm glad I did. I haven't had any side effects from it at all. I highly recommend washing your hands after applying it to your hair to prevent transferring it onto your face."

• Aeros...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 21, 2014

For Alopecia "I started using this medication prescribed by my PCP in June of 2011, and it helped get some of my hair back that had thinned and was falling out in a small front area of my head. However, I'm still taking 2.5 mg once a day, and I would say the effects of it are not as good as they used to be, however, it continues to help a little by maintaining any more hair loss."

• Carmen
• March 7, 2021

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "I used Rogaine religiously for 2.5 years. Huge mistake. My hair was falling out in the front, but it wasn’t severe. The area where I applied it somewhat stopped falling out, but in its place grew short, fuzzy hair that was significantly thinner than the rest of my hair. I stopped using Rogaine. All the new hair fell off, and now, after 2 years since using, I have little hairs that won’t grow any longer than two inches and are noticeably thinner than the areas where I didn’t apply it. It ruined my hair! I’m a 47 y/o woman."

• Anonymous
• January 29, 2011

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "Did not work well in the spots where I rubbed, but noticed extra rapid growth of facial hair, nose hair, eyebrows, and ear hair. A few unpigmented hairs grew on the hairline where it was one full, but they were not very strong or healthy."

• pdtho...
• June 17, 2021

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "Yes, Rogaine might make hair thinner faster, it might thin the hairline, it might addict otherwise healthy follicles. For me, it caused more hair loss in 7 months than in the last 20 years. I'm a 50-year-old man who had 80-90% of the hair I had in my 20s. I had very slight thinning/recession and used it as a preventative measure vs. seeking regrowth, big mistake. It shed my hairline and thickness through the sides of my scalp. Everywhere I applied it. I got the shed but no regrowth. I quit after 7 months of use and continued to shed for the next 12 months. I do believe Rogaine works for some (likely younger), but yes, it can also do damage if you are a non-responder to the medication. Do your research. It should not be sold over the counter if it has the potential to do the opposite of what it promises. The biggest lie out there: 'only the hair regrown by Rogaine will fall out after you stop using it.' It did a lot of damage to my existing hair, and I know now it will never recover."

• JMC
• July 30, 2017

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "I started Rogaine and Propecia about a year ago. I apply Rogaine 2x a day, morning and night. I have noticed thickening of my hair, and I do have a 6-month before and after picture my dermatologist took. She said I am her 'poster child' for this treatment... we were both very excited! I have absolutely no noticeable side effects from either medication. Sex drive is the same as it was before medication. I also use Regenpure DR, NT, and conditioner. I wash my hair once daily as it is needed because the Rogaine foam creates a stiffness of my hair (like gel would if applied), and I have a problem with dandruff. My dermatologist prescribed me triamcinolone acetonide lotion to help with itchiness, which I apply with a Q-tip."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2012

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) for Alopecia "The product works for me. I was very dubious but decided to try it as a last-ditch attempt before an FUE hair transplant. I don't need a transplant now, I am thrilled to say! New fine hairs started to grow after five weeks, and I didn't notice any shedding at all. It's best to keep track with a shaving mirror. Now at three months, my old hairline is returning, which is almost beyond belief! My only fear is that this progress will slow, but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Things are looking good, and the fine hairs are thickening and darkening."

• garvg...
• August 9, 2016

For Alopecia "I had started minoxidil 5 on 19th Jun along with dutasteride and Follihair tablets. The results as of date, i.e., 9th Aug, are visible, especially on temples. Plenty of small brown hairs on both sides and on the forehead hairline. I am using it twice a day (Minza), 5 sprays each, and taking the other medicines once daily. In the mid, I used Tugain, but because of the alcohol content, it reacted badly on my skin, giving rashes and swelling on my face. Now, I'm back on 'Minza 5 - No alcohol,' and this is fab. No side effects, except a bit of scalp irritation. If one needs, I can share the pics as well."

• Moond...
• July 31, 2014

"I am a 21 year old female, and losing so much hair so quickly was EXTREMELY agitating and quite depressing. I have always had very thin hair but I never expected to have bald spots by such a young age. After many Doctor visits they told me I had acquired a fungal scalp infection! I was devastated...DO NOT SHARE TOWELS, COMBS, HAIR BRUSHES, HATS WITH ANYONE! After a month of anti fungal medicine my Doctor prescribed me Minoxodil. "

• JBP
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2019

Rogaine Women's (minoxidil) for Alopecia "My hair has been falling out since college - I'm 74. Although it falls out, it seems to regrow but at a declining rate and is now thinning. I thought it was hormonal and have asked every doctor I see - gym, dermo, cardio, primary. Finally, my rheumatologist said to try Rogaine. [She uses it.] The instructions say that results may not be apparent for 4 months. I've used it once to twice per day for 1 1/2 weeks, and my hair has stopped falling out!! I'm amazed! When I brush my hair in the morning, there are 1-2 hairs in my brush rather than a handful. Thank you, Rogaine!"

• Flgal
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 26, 2019

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "After a few months I definitely had hair growth. I put it on in the bald spots. Guess what? The bald spots grow courser, nasty, tough to style, thick, curly hair. Now the sides of my face have that nasty hair, along with the crown line. I'm going to stop using it. I would rather have sending hair then clown hair"

• Dood
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2019

For Alopecia "Have been using minoxidil, this product, for a little more than 2 months. In the last 6 weeks, about half the hair where I apply it has fallen out, and about 75% of hair at the hairline has fallen out, where I previously had no issues (I am a diffuse thinner). Every day I look in the mirror, I wish I had not started this product because my hair was not that bad before it. It has caused me so much anxiety to see most of my hair fall out in only one month, only where I apply this medication. Even if it does grow back, these 2.5 months of pain are not worth it. Please do not use this product!"

• sunny...
• March 11, 2016

For Alopecia "Please be careful. I used the 4% for 2 months, and my blood pressure went up to 258! It worked on my hair, but I was dizzy and had headaches. When I figured out what was going on, I washed my hair and stopped using it. I could not find the blood pressure warning in the current literature but found it in a 2003 medical blog. Rogaine has not been tested on people over 65, and in rare cases, it can raise your blood pressure. In 4 days since stopping, my pressure is going down and currently is in the 150s. The 2003 blog said it would take between 1-2 months to be completely out of your system. I would recommend anyone with high blood pressure to stay away from it."

• aishw...
• September 22, 2016

For Alopecia "At the age of 17, I started losing my hair. It became noticeable at age 20. Then I bought minoxidil 5%. In the first month, the hair fall occurred, but in the next month, hair regrowth took place. Highly recommended."

• Charm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

For Alopecia "Was using the liquid minoxidil years ago. Burned my scalp, caused itching, burning. Some growth. Later, in my late 50s, bought the minoxidil foam for women. Again, it caused itching, burning, scabs. Worst of all, I lost all my own hair (huge bald spots) in only the areas that I used the product. My follicles were damaged, and my hair never grew back. So many regrets. I would not recommend it to anyone. When I reported my experience to Johnson and Johnson, they downplayed my experience because 'no one has ever complained of those experiences before.' Really?"

• Ashle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2015

For Alopecia "I started plucking out my eyebrows when I was 14 (15 years ago), and when I was about 17, they completely stopped growing back! I have been contemplating getting my eyebrows tattooed for a while now. About 3 weeks ago, I started reading reviews and advice about minoxidil and if it might actually help me after this many years. I decided, what the heck, it can't hurt! I bought Equate minoxidil 5% (for men), and I've been really strict on my routine. After about a week, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me because I started seeing very fine, tiny blonde hairs growing. Then, after the second week, I definitely saw them growing! I'm so stoked, and I highly recommend minoxidil (generic is just as good as Rogaine). :-)"

• thining...
• September 22, 2015

For Alopecia "31 yrs old, single. Slowly been losing hair for 10 years, but the last couple of years very noticeable. It makes me very self-conscious because I was always the best-looking guy most places I would go, but I was starting to feel ugly, lost my swag, and it's all because of hair loss. I think about it 24/7 every day. I've tried everything to try and stop it from serums, the laser comb, Propecia. 5 months ago, I decided I would try one last thing or just accept my thinning head of hair and hope I would find a girl that was okay with the top of my head turning into a horseshoe of baldness. I had an initial shed, which was tough to go through, but I can tell it's working, and I am so happy. I will continue with it and hope it keeps getting better."

• Manav
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

For Alopecia "I am using this medicine since 1 week. I have watched, the time I am using it to my head 20 - 25 hairs are coming out to my hand. Is that happening with everyone when you all started using? This is my question."

• User...
• March 11, 2017

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "I used a little more than recommended to cover all thinning areas. Maybe 75% of the cap each time. For the first few weeks, there was shedding and then growth of hair throughout the scalp (crown and most of the top scalp) at month 3 to 4 of usage, but at the same time (month 3 to 4 of usage), I experienced extremely low libido. I have completely stopped the medication for 3 weeks now, and I think I am recovering. Thanks."

• Eli
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2020

For Alopecia "I'm 23 and noticed a receding hairline since I was 20 so I started using kirkland minoxidil since it was very cheap and after 4 months of use I started noticing my hairline was really starting to grow back but had to stop due to complete loss of libido and erectile dysfunction. Never had that problem at all. I've always be very sexually active so I knew it had to be minoxidil and after 5 months of being off it I'm slowly getting my mojo back."