Minoxidil topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• pdtho...
• October 28, 2020

For Alopecia "Minoxidil shouldn’t be sold without a prescription and a consult with a doctor. It definitely works for many but there are endless horror stories of way more harm than good. I’m a 50yr old male who had 85-90% of the hairline & density I had in my 20’s and used it for prevention only with finasteride that I’ve used for years. Surely a product sold beside the J&J baby shampoo wouldn't hurt your hair and do the exact opposite of what it’s supposed to right? All I got was shedding from month 3 to 7 until I ultimately quit. The catch all statements like “it won’t make you lose more hair than you otherwise would have lost”, or “the hair you lose after quitting is only the hair that minox regrew” are not true in my case. These assertions conveniently blame pattern baldness for the negative experiences. I’ve lost more hair in 7 months than I had in the last 20yrs and it’s been a devastating experience. If you have decent hair do your research before you use it."

• Honsb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2017

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Have been using Rogaine for a period of 4 months and no change was noticed at all! It was prescribed by my GP in Toronto and really had a strong hope to have my hair regrown! Because it is an ineffective product, I stopped using it! It is such a waste of time and money!! I have no faith in Rogaine anymore! I recommend you take your time deciding whether to use it or not before buying it."

• Sakti...
• June 12, 2017

For Alopecia "Hello guys I m really really worried about hair loss. I have been using minoxidil solution from last 18 days and applying it in the portion where i m loosing hairs. I have gone to dermatologist for hair loss problem he recommended this minoxidil solution 5% and vitamins capsule I want fast result by using this medication but it showing result but very slow I am very much tensed I want my hair back my hair is really important in my life. ...after using minoxidil solution I have small small hairs which are visible if we notice them minutely so I don't know it working or not"

• Never...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2020

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) for Alopecia "This Rogaine Men's Extra Strength medication caused my face to swell and my hands / feet. It causes excruciating headaches and makes your head fill as though it weights 5 pounds. It causes irregular and rapid heartbeats, some nausea/vomiting. In the area applied it takes the color from your hair and leaves it "gray". It causes you to feel dizzy , like faint and fatigue with cold chill intermittently. Maybe taking a diuretic would have eliminated the discomfort and unpleasantness of facial swelling and feeling heavy headed."

• regret
• October 14, 2011

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) "After three days use I started having large red bumps on the back of my hair line and on my neck. Also chest pain the three nights. I stopped using it then, hopefully it will be corrected in a few days. "

• DayleP
• November 21, 2016

Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women (minoxidil) "W/in 2 hours of application I was cramping. Proceeded by 16 hours of vomiting. Thought it was food poisoning, except for the chemical taste (matched the smell of the foam). I explained it was like poisoning/chemical issue. My husband researched and found that this is supposedly a rare side effect that they do not put on any of the info when you purchase. I have never been this sick in 40 years. Please be careful and know they do not include 50% of the side effects anywhere on/in the packaging."

• Adam
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 22, 2021

Rogaine (minoxidil) for Alopecia "I noticed very minor recession and thinning on my temples and hairline so thought I would give Regaine a try to see if it would thicken it up a little. I didn't expect wonders but I certainly did not expect the result I got. My situation which was incredibly minor is now ridiculous. The areas I applied it are incredibly thin due to induced shedding which only stopped a year down the line. It's only shed in exact positions I applied minoxidiil. It also caused cysts which have left permanent bald spots. Please don't do this to yourself, it's not a safe medication the way it's marketed and even if you did respond well, it is a life sentence. Awful, awful drug with zero support as nobody understands the drug."

• Phern...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2016

For Alopecia "Applied 5% topic twice daily (as prescribed) Hair regrowth very significant, both at top of head and front line, within 3 or 4 months after starting using the drug BUT severe impotence and anxiety, irregular heart beat; such side effects disappeared shortly after discontinuing the use of Minoxidil topic 5%"

• JBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2019

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I am only 31 and notice my hair line receding and some minor balding on the top. I have thick black hair and a family with no history of balding. It seems my humara injections that treat my colitis & crohns has encouraged to quick loss. I've been using rogaine foam twice a day for 4 months now and its done wonders. The front is back in line and the back is thicker. Over the moon. Of course being younger then most people using rogaine is most likely beneficial"

• Vevo
• April 1, 2020

For Alopecia "I started using minoxidil from all the positive reviews I saw online, but shortly afterwards I noticed little improvement. In my bald spots after 6 months I had nothing, but now I have peach fuzz. My dermatologist argued with me and said the topical application was working but I said otherwise. After 6 months my bald spots had started developing a wide range of texture. My doctor said the application was producing small hairs and said I do continued using minoxidil they would turn into thicker full sized hairs. My dermatologist said after review under a microscope said over 100 hairs were growing on my temple. I was surprised. My crown area had completely been covered but Im still dissatisfied. Would definitely not recommend, takes too long. My wife told me to continue the medication as it was fairly cheap and I had no side effects. I guess it wouldn’t hurt to listen to my wife once in a while, she was never wrong to me."

• Andrew...
• January 22, 2017

For Alopecia "I came to know that I had alopecia past September 2015.I started applying minoxidil 5%u2105 as per doctor suggestion.. Initially I started losing hair which was thin.. After 5 months the thin hair was replaced by new hair which was thick and strong... Currently still there is small new hair started growing...I have used it for one year and 4 months... Superb results...Now new hair has been originating on my head"

• Celti...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2016

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I started using Regaine for women 1 month ago. My hair was thining at the top fron fringe area and when the spot lights shone i could see my scalp. I can see no results yet but i suppose itrs probably too eraly."

• Ntlen...
• May 17, 2021

"I got diagnosed with Alopecia June 2020 and started using minoxidil. I experienced severe side effects . Swelling of my feet , hair on my body and so much on my face and bad facial skin for the first time in my life BUT !! Not all is bad coz all of that was temporary . My hair grew back on every spot ( thick , full and longer) . I am so so impressed, facial hair has stopped growing ever since I finished my minoxidil period . It’s been 3 months without taking minoxidil and my hair on head is not falling , it’s just growing unbelievably. Dermatologist suggested I now only use (Tetralysal pill + Plantur Shampoo ) . I will come back if anything has changed otherwise for now 9/10"

• Hope...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2016

For Alopecia "Amazing. But do not over dose your scalp. I was impatient and used four droppers and it works SO well. Then I went back to the proper directions. I want this product. If side effects it may be the cleaning. It helps clean the clogged follicle from fungus? Or what? Anyone know? My hair is much much better. Feels like hair Not Fuzz. I bought mine CASH!! Well worth it. Several bottles in case misused I'm not deprived from its amazing benefits. "

• Vanes...
• September 16, 2016

For Alopecia "I had Hair loss due to Thyroid issues .This product has worked so well that I am looking at ways to hide the new growth on top until it gets to a manageable level. There is heaps of new growth and being short, is too difficult to straighten like I do with the rest of my hair. Small price to pay I know, but as I'm in my 50's the new growth is mainly gray & therefore courser leaving a 'fuzz party' on the top of my head aaaaargh! I no longer have bald patches and my hair is visually thicker. I have however added PRP treatments (Platelet-Rich Plasma) to help get the most benefit. My doctor has advised that this is a product that needs to be continued indefinitely as it only works while you are taking it. We each need to decide if the cost is worth it. I do :)"

• indian...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2017

For Alopecia "I am using minox for 4 months , it worked a lot to me on the top region. am doing this review for those who are worried about the issue . I was one among those who searched for the reviews. but it worked perfect for me. I still have heard for many it doesn't work. I am happy that it worked for me . I don't how long am gonna use this . I'll try to use it as long as I can. Because I had great result and hope that this result will last for long time. I don't have much side effect coz I used one ml in the morning and one ml night. But when I tried 2ml straight away at night I had some drowsiness in the morning..just try this for 2 to 3 months if it works then continue or if it didn't just leave it don't continue it."

• simsi...
• September 6, 2016

For Alopecia "this is second month with minoxidil 5%. i noticed hair shedding in the first month of use. however i am now noticing hair growth on my head. unluckily hair are also growing on my cheeks which i will not mind"

• Vande...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2017

For Alopecia "I am getting incredible results at months 5-6. I always had pretty thick hair, but in my late 40s and early 50s (where I am now) it started to thin and I was getting a small vertex bald spot. I use the foam in the thin can, either CVS or Rogaine, doesn't matter. I part my hair down the middle and massage it in along the part twice a day and also a couple other spots. The bald spot is GONE and my scalp is just about invisible again. My hair looks great! Just like it did in my mid 40s, and it's been getting thicker every day lately so I have no idea where this will end. :)"

• 30ano
• August 22, 2016

For Alopecia "30 now, been losing slowly since age 20. It got to a point where I felt I had to do something. Went on the heavy stuff propecia directly but it completely destroyed me in 8 days! Still haven't recovered completely now 1,5 years later. Thought I might as well give minoxidil a chance. Lost a ridiculous amount of hair fist weeks but after about 3 moths the results were showing. Now a year later there is no doubt it is doing its job! My hair line is distinct and my hair is a lot and I mean a lot thicker!"

• Gego
• June 1, 2015

"i applied minoxidil gel 5% only two times once at night and once in the morning on my beard i suffered from the systemic side effects Dizzeness , headache , fatigue , blurred vision and blood pressure lowering i dont think i applied an over dose any way i stopped it immediately and won`t try it again very bad experience"

• ray
• February 11, 2016

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) for Alopecia "This was recommended by my dermatologist. I've been using rogaine for about ten years, I think I am getting results so l have stuck with it for so long. Although it improves the health of the thinning areas and may even slow down the process of male pattern baldness, l don't see any hard evidence that dead hair follicles are revitalized. In fact it is my belief that once a hair follicle dies, like anything else, it dies. l'm 59, and l believe my hair still looks good feels good and the balding process has been at the very least slowed to an acceptable level."

• Jim
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2018

"I'm 55 years old and started using minoxidil about 3 months ago. Since I started this so called positive hair treatment, I have seen zero results and more hair loss than I've ever seen in my life. They say the new growing hair will push the old hair out, but this is out of control. I've also experienced no sex drive. Do not waste your hard earned cash on any minoxodil product."

• Vince
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 28, 2021

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Started using when I was 17 as a preventative measure when I noticed some slight shedding. My hairline was still very much intact. I used Rogaine for 4 years and the quality of my hair greatly decreased and became wirey. It began thinning more where I placed the medication. After 4 years on Rogaine, I stopped using it at age 21. I am 25 now and in the last 4 years my hair loss has rapidly increased specifically on the places on my head where I applied the Rogaine. My healthy hair became dependent on the medication and is now destroyed. I am so heartbroken and left looking much older than I actually am. To any young man thinking they should start this medication, please don’t. It has destroyed my appearance and self-esteem."

• Funny...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2019

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Been using rogaine foam for just two days. I am experiencing itchy scalp, redness and small bumps on my face, neck, and behind my ears. Also my trouble spots feel very hard and lumpy. I hope that goes away after being in my system a few days"

• John...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2021

For Alopecia "Does it work? Yes, it restored some hair growth. But are you willing to suffer these side effects? (a) facial bloat and weight gain (b) dark "panda eyes" (c) loss of libido (d) severe ED (e) fatigue and brain fog? Please read around various forums - I had all these, and so have many others. In short, you will end up looking WORSE - which is ironic. Guys - embrace a buzz cut or shaving bald, and rock it. Just save your health and stay away from this stuff."