Minoxidil topical for Alopecia User Reviews (Page 4)

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

Rogaine (minoxidil) "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."

• Andrew...
• January 22, 2017

"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"

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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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!"

• ray
• February 11, 2016

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) "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."

• Medst...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2018

"21 year old male with slowly progressing MPB since 20s. Used once daily 5% for 4 months and shedding was reduced. No objective data about effectiveness but I would say it reduced shedding and progression a little. Stopped due to palpitations and chest discomfort (not any other side effect). My advice is to keep in mind this is a long term treatment and increased shedding could be seen the first month (my case). Another thing to remind is that effectiveness can only be appreciated within 4 to 6 months of usage. Decided to stop slowly for two months and then stop completely. Approximately 2 months have passed since no minoxidil and shedding had increased a lot, but seems to be more stable now (as it was before starting any treatment). Keep in mind any result obtained WILL BE LOST AFTER 3 Months. Thinking about starting finasteride, but luckily not in a hurry. Best of luck to all the balding men reading."

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

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 2, 2020

"Terrible, had a very slight bald spot on crown, panicked since I was only mid 30s and got rogaine and it has basically destroyed my hair, everywhere it has been applied is now bald. A lot of money effort for nothing. I'm too scared to try finasteride as the risk of permanent impotence is not worth trying to get regain my hair."

• bette...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 30, 2023

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Priced way too high and ineffective for me. I was buying 3 every month and a half for almost $30 a can. Switched to a generic 5% minoxidil foam a month and a half ago and still haven't finished the first bottle. 3 of the generic cans cost me $30 altogether. It smells better than rogaine, no pink tax. It lasts so long. Best of all I get better results. Do yourselves a favor and buy from the little guys."

• Cherish
• August 18, 2016

"I have been using minoxidil 5% for a few months. Its working but the hair growing in is thin and very weak. I have had hair issues from wearing clip in extensions and now my hair will not grow over a few inches. Where the extensions rubbed on my scalp, hair will not grow back there. This Medication does work but hair breaks off and grows in as a strange texture. Plus it the side effects make me queezy."

• Inter...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 26, 2018

"I started having male pattern baldness. I starting losing hair in my 20s and I could clearly see that my hair was going for good, but I knew I was still in time if I could find something that could keep it, I didn't need anything for regrowth, only for it to stop falling. And that's what minoxidil did for me, I didn't get more hair, but I kept all my hair and it got thicker and now the hairs that fall have a root again. I'm 26 now and I can say that without minoxidil I would be bald because at 23 I was 3 months without it and it starting falling LIKE CRAZY... I guess I will use it forever or until something better comes"

• Knase
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2017

"I have been using minokem f now for about about two months. 1ml each in morning and night. First month till the end of second month shedding was worst. I was afraid of huge shedding. Now I bought supplements for next two months. Today I noticed no hair fall on my hands all of a sudden while applying minokem. I pray to god this will work and I will deal with alopecia. I am 26 years old male and hoping to get this hair problem cured permanently if only dermatologist thought about welfare rather than money."

• 1065843
• May 31, 2017

"Used for 75 days. Previously the rate was 50-80 hairs per day which remains same. Illusion occur sometimes like hairline increased. Don't know what to say but not working yet. Mind say stop it but somewhere there is hope. Will wait till 6 month....."

• Squir...
• June 23, 2017

"I originally used the liquid twice a day but switched to the once a day foam when it came out - the foam was pretty useless to me because the majority of the stuff just got stuck through my hair rather than getting on my scalp. Unfortunately my hair seemed to suffer far more - which was heartbreaking and I've gone back to the lower dose twice a day hoping it's not too late to turn it around."

• Ez2517
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2021

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) "This drug ruined my life. The first time I applied Kirkland 5% to my head, within minutes I became extremely lightheaded, with blurry vision. This persisted for a week before I tried applying some more (maybe it wasn't minoxidil)? The 2nd application resulted in even more dizziness, and after my 3rd and 4th application, I began having severe multi-day headaches. Suffice to say I completely stopped, but 8 months later and I am still suffering from an annihilated vestibular system causing major balance issues and constant dizziness and fatigue."

• Denyo
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2020

"I started using this medication for like 8 months ago and it did show changes on my scalp , I was not very faithful since I actually skipped some days we all know keeping up with medication is tough. Since I was skipping medication here I am again my hair kind of looks lost again. I guess one should be stuck with medication in order to have full hair."

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2021

"I used this medication ONCE (Costco brand 5%, applied 1 mL to hair and spread around with dropper) and it caused dizziness/lightheadedness within 10 minutes that are still persisting 7 MONTHS LATER despite being totally healthy, physically and mentally. I applied it a few more times in the following week and each time felt increasingly worse. Doctors are still trying to figure it out but it looks like a vestibular migraine (always light sensitive, pulsatile tinnitus, headaches, vertigo from motion and sometimes random, clumsy, almost always with a heavy head feeling half conscious and very fatigued). NO PRIOR MIGRAINE HISTORY, very healthy, lots of exercise previous college athlete, low stress 23yo M with early stage of hair thinning and now it's totally screwed me up. I have had most necessary diagnostic tests and am otherwise normal/healthy."

• Bill...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 9, 2021

"Around 15 years ago I noticed I was losing hair on the crown of my head. Started using Rogaine topical, first liquid and then foam (which is much easier to apply). Results have been excellent. You have to be diligent in the beginning. Now, I just apply it once a day at night. I use both brand name and generics with similar results. A few years ago my urologist prescribed finasteride for BPH. I resisted for months due to concern over side effects, but he insisted this was not scientifically proven. So I tried it, and after 33 days I had retrograde ejaculations. I stopped immediately, but the side effects remain after three years--weight gain, loss of libido, and yes, retrograde ejaculations. Be very careful about taking finasteride. But do try minoxidil!"

• 37...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 30, 2017

"For people not getting results. If you're a woman it says specifically it is not for women & female rogaine I believe 2 be a gimmick because DHT causes most hair loss & this has 2 do with testosterone I think something else is needed for females (since this is for genetic hair loss & involves testosterone & most female hair loss is neither of these). For men saying it doesn't work try tapping it on (grabbing by circular plastic part not the rubber squeezer. Don't massage it on because you lose about half of it (unless its foam because it doesn't have the propylene glycol which is used in the liquid to penetrate the scalp and is what also probably causes the flakes/residue in the liquid form). Also use 4 @ least 3-6 months or even a year for max results."

• Sabaun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2016

"I have been using minoxidil from almost 4 years but not regularly I mean for 4 month I used minoxidil then I took a month break because it seemed useless but later I found that it may work after 3-4 months of usage. I have been on finisteride also but the side effect of finisteride which is erectile dysfunction and chances of impotency too though its chances are not too high but still I love children more than my hair so now again I started using minoxidil alone, now it have been a month that I started minoxidil again and I will test it but review from my cousins was very positive, though my finger crossed, I wish it will be helpful. By the way hair concern women more than men. Please if someone can assure me that yup it's work kindly do so"

• Anony...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 4, 2023

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I had been losing my hair slowly for several years. I tried all kinds of alternative therapies, supplements and other nonsense, because I was afraid of trying Rogaine. None of those things helped at all. So I finally tried Rogaine after my hair stylist commented on how much hair fall I had each time I came in. I was really worried about scalp irritation, since I have sensitive skin. But I'm happy to say that I haven't had any irritation at all. I'm about 8 months in, and I have a ton of new growth. My hair is shoulder length, with the new growth being about 2-3 inches long. That looks a little funny, but I don't mind. The new hair is the same texture, color and quality as the existing hair. Rogaine has helped me keep my hair. If you try it, you need to give it 3-4 months before you'll see new hair growing. Stick with it. It works."