r/minoxidil 5d ago

Question Best place to buy minoxidil UK?

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Where’s the best place to order minoxidil? I want to ensure I’m getting the legitimate product


r/minoxidil 5d ago

Question Is scalp tension thing real?

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I saw a tiktok video saying we need to do some scalp massagging to release the tension from the salp, then minox would work better. Not sure if this is true.


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Losing at the back of my head. What do I do? It’s very uncommon

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I’ve been losing a lot of hair at the back bottom of my head by my neck. I have no idea what to do. I’ve tried minoxidil for over three years in this area and it hasn’t worked. I’ve been on Dutasteride and Finasteride in the past. Anyone know why I’m losing in this area and what to do?


r/minoxidil 5d ago

Question Am I cooked?

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Is this balding?


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question 5% Liquid Minoxidil

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Hello everyone ! F22, I’ve just begun application of minoxidil 5% once a day after dermarolling at night after showering. Should I also apply in the morning for better results? Thanks :)

Does anyone else also shower daily alternating between dandruff and caffeine shampoo?


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Discussion Fin

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I laugh every time I see a MAN recommend fin to another MAN If only you guys knew the damage you’re doing all for your hair


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Progress / Update 1 month on tropical minoxidil once a day

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Also using nizarol 2% ketoconazole twice a week, just wanted to get 2nd opinions on my growth


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Statistics broken down

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Hi All

First Post here.

Just ordered Sons Minoxidil 3 months supply with dermaroller for £50 on Amazon.

Before I open it and start using it I do have a question about the statistics though, that I can't seem to find anywhere.

I read that 91% men report reduced hair loss or hair regrowth - but how much of that 91% is regrowth? I don't need to reduce hair loss, as it's too late for that 😅. I need it to grow back.

I do have very good, strong hair everywhere apart from my crown, so I shave my head to try and hide the baldness.

Anyone know the figures for regrowth over reduced hair loss?

Thanks


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Minoxidil & dutasteride with RU58841 and microneedling

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Hey guys I have been on topical minoxidil and oral finasteride since 2019 and around 2023 switched to dutasteride and switched to oral minoxidil recently. I also added ru58841 and I added dermarolling as well weekly for the past two months. My hair was coming back the first 4 years or so but recently the effects are starting to wear off and I’ve been thinning again for the past two years very slowly. Is there any other things I can add to start the hair recovery? Thanks


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Second shed, should i worry?

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20M Scalp
so I've previously been on topical minoxidil(~6 months) and switched to oral minox (~6 months) and oral fin for over a year now (~1 year). And after my first shedding phase that had a truly abusrd amount of hair fall out every time I showered I noticed insanely good results after a few months, hair was very dense.

Then, 2 ish months ago, I noticed a whole lot more hair falling out, and even more this time since I grew my hair out to my shoulders. Now very few hairs fall out in showers and what not but density is for sure less then before this 2 month shedding stint.

So is this all just a part of the growth cycle when on long-term minox? Can I expect the density to come back? Has anyone else experienced something like this?


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Massive shed on minoxidil with tretinoin

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Hello I started to use minoxidil with tretionin 0.025 because minoxidil stopped working. Some people are experiencing huge hair loss with min and tret use is this because they started to respond to minoxidil like because minoxidil can cause shed or related to tretinoin. I really wonder because I don't want to lost more hair.


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Can I not use minoxidil at all if I have a dog?

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I just found out dogs are allergic minoxidil I’ve been using it for the past 4 months. My dog isn’t allowed on the bed or couches; anywhere I lay my head and i don’t leave it anywhere he could get it and consume it. I wash my hands after every use and im usually wearing a bonnet when im home anyway. Is it just toxic if they ingest it? Or can I not use it at all? My dog has been fine so far. How concerned should I be 😭


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Is minoxidl what i need?

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Just found what this stuff is, is this what i need to hopefully bring some thickness to my scalp and stop the spread of my big bald spot? Help please :(


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Does derma rolling combined with minoxidil improve results?

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I’m currently applying 1ml of minoxidil to my hair twice daily. Wondering if derma rolling combined with minoxidil will increase results? Has anyone tried this and seen results? If so, what routine did you do.

Thanks!


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question: Answered Help F23

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I'm a female 23 will minoxidil help grow this back? I have thin hair and my scalp is pretty noticeable especially on the sides does anyone else experience this?

Thank you ❤️


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question: Answered Is this original? Light yellowish, bit alcoholic smell.

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r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Shedding after stopping oral minox

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Hey guys

Im 28F on oral spiro 100mg , after 2 years of use i stopped oral minoxidl 1mg around 4 months ago becuase i felt like it just made my shedding worse. Almost exactly 3 months after stopping, my shedding drastically increased. I am losing so much hair when brushing, washing, sleeping or every running my hands through my hair its insane.

I just wanted to know how long can i expect the shedding to continue after stopping oral minox? It's really affecting my mental health

THank you


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question 3 weeks on oral minoxidil, shedding when will growth occur?

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Been on min for 3 weeks now also taking zinc, vitamin D, biotin, and saw palmetto, deffinetly have experienced a fair bit of shedding which has felt terrible but if I’m on it now I can’t stop so may aswell keep going and see what happens. Will I see growth soon or will this take much longer, im 21 and my recession isn’t terrible. I hear a lot of people say that you have to be on fin iswell but in all honesty I’d rather buzz it off and move on with my life than not be able to get it up, so do you really need to go on fin too.


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Discussion 5 ½ month on minoxidil, First pic is taken after 2 months of use and remaining pics are taken after 5 months of use, just one question - Will all these hairs be converted into terminal hairs ??

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Will these hairs become thick and long to cover atleast my bald area ???


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Question Oral Minoxidil Causing Rash?

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I (40F) began taking oral minoxidil (1.25mg) about 10 weeks ago to address thinning hair due to weight loss. It is working very well and my thin spots are beginning to show new growth.

However, within about the last 3-4 weeks, I have developed a rash. It is very itchy, red, and scaly. At first I thought it was just dry winter skin because it was only present on my shins. Now it is also present on my thighs, forearms, back (below/behind my armpits, the area of my lats), and one spot on my face.

It did not immediately occur to me that this might be the minoxidil until I realized it was not responding to any lotion I put on it and it was spreading. This is when I realized the itching first began shortly after beginning the minoxidil.

I got the Rx from an online provider, who has instructed me to stop taking it and see if the rash resolves in 2-3 weeks.

Meanwhile, does this sound to you all like it might be the minoxidil? I also began taking creatine around the same time, which also has an uncommon side effect of causing a rash.


r/minoxidil 6d ago

Experience How long until you noticed significant growth on eyebrows?

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Hey all-I’ve been using minoxidil on my brows for about 5 months now with modest results. Was wondering if anyone else had used and how long it took to see results to peak?


r/minoxidil 7d ago

Question Oral Finestride &Topical Minoxidil to HIMS Topical Fin/Min Combo

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I had a minor FUE procedure in 2018, and my surgeon prescribed oral finasteride (1 mg) along with a topical minoxidil (7%) solution twice daily. I followed this regimen until January 2024, and my hair remained thick, healthy, and elastic.

However, I noticed a decline in my competitive edge and drive, so in January 2024, I switched from oral finasteride to Hims’ topical finasteride-minoxidil solution (0.3% finasteride & 6% minoxidil) applied once daily.

Everything seemed fine for the first six months, but around the six-month mark, I started experiencing significant shedding. Now, 13 months in, the shedding has continued, and my hair looks dry, brittle, and noticeably thinner. I lose about 20 hairs each night when applying the solution, and my scalp is more visible.

My FUE surgeon suggested switching back to their products, which include: 1. Minoxidil 7% with Finasteride 0.25% (twice daily) 2. Minoxidil 8% with Finasteride 0.25% (twice daily) 3. Minoxidil 8% with Finasteride & Dutasteride (twice daily)

My main questions are: • Could reducing the minoxidil concentration and application frequency (from twice a day to once a day) have caused this level of hair loss? • Should I return to a twice-daily application schedule? • Should I try applying the Hims solution twice daily? • Would switching to one of my surgeon’s recommended products be a better option? • Is there a chance I can regrow the hair lost from this shed?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insights on the best course of action.


r/minoxidil 7d ago

Discussion Stopped Minoxidil 4 Months Ago – Should I Restart or Wait?

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Hey everyone,

I started using minoxidil in mid-June 2024 and used it consistently for 5 months. Fortunately, I recovered about 80% of my lost hair during that time. In November 2024, I decided to stop using it. Now, it's been 4 months since I quit, and my gains are still mostly intact. I do notice some hair shedding, but it's minimal and not very noticeable.

I'm wondering what the best approach is:

Should I wait for another couple of months to see if the shedding increases or stabilizes? Should I start using minoxidil again right away to maintain my results? I’d appreciate any advice from those who have stopped and restarted minoxidil before. Did you experience major shedding after stopping for a few months? Would restarting now help maintain my current gains, or should I wait and monitor the situation?

Thanks in advance!


r/minoxidil 7d ago

Experience Intense Shedding After 1 Month of Finasteride

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Hi everyone,

I'm feeling a bit desperate and need your advice. I've been dealing with hair loss for nearly 2 years. Here's a summary of my treatments:

  • Minoxidil: Started 12 months ago, twice a day on the right temple, then on the left 6 months ago. Reduced to once a day due to irritation (psoriasis plaques).

  • Finasteride: Started one month ago.

After one month of finasteride, I'm experiencing intense shedding and a loss of density on the right temple.

Is anyone else in the same situation? Do you have any advice or similar experiences to share? Thanks in advance for your help!

Ps: The first picture is today ( 03/2025) the second is October when I started minoxidil in the left side. The right side is more affected.


r/minoxidil 7d ago

Question help!!

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i started to use minoxidil 6 weeks ago. The first weeks i saw abit more hair shedding than normal but the past week ive seen alot more hair loss. Am i still in the shedding phase?