Minoxidil topical for Alopecia: Uses, Side Effects, Warnings, and Dosing Information

Generic Name: Minoxidil topical for Alopecia (minoxidil-topical)

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia Reviews

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I bought a 3-month supply and used it as directed. I got a buzz cut before I started applying Rogaine so all my new hair could grow with the old hair. After 6 months, my hair was fuller, thicker, and my bald spot was filled in with my own, new hair. I felt like a new man. Then, I stopped using Rogaine because I had new hair growth and was satisfied, and within a few months, all my new hair (and then some) fell out in the shower, combing, and brushing my hair, and regular daily activities. Now, I've decided to lose my hair with grace. Rogaine WORKS, but DON'T STOP USING IT OR YOUR HAIR WILL FALL OUT!"

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I’m a woman. 26 years of age. I had very minor shedding, my doctor recommended me to try minoxidil. I did use it, and ever since I used it, all my hair fell out. It went from something very unnoticeable to me paying thousands of dollars trying to get my hair back. Minoxidil destroyed my hair. The doctor said to give it time, it will work. I gave it one year, and my hair is completely ruined."

"I have only been using Rogaine for two months now, but I can tell that it is working. A few things I have learned: do not overuse this product! Stick to the 1 ml regardless if you have hair loss all over or not! It's not worth the side effects. I wasn't sure how much to be applying because I know they say only use 1 ml, but since I have diffuse thinning all over, I feel like I need to apply it in back as well. Anyway, I am going to use less of it and try to apply more evenly. I hear that it works all over regardless of how much you apply, hope this is true. I have headaches if I use too much."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "This will work if you are patient. I kept on losing my hair until I tried Rogaine. It was the only thing that saved me from losing most of my hair. I was hesitant to use this at first and did not see signs of regrowth until 7 months. I kept on using this product and all my hair grew back in. I can only suggest you try this, I know how hard it is to look in the mirror every day and see more and more hair loss. Using Rogaine brought not only back my hair but my self-confidence."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "When I would go to the beach, the top of my scalp got sunburned, and my hair just felt thinner overall when I washed it. When I would get a haircut, and the barber would wet my hair, you could clearly see my scalp. I became extremely self-conscious. I heard about 5% Rogaine and saw a generic brand (Kirkland) advertised, so I decided to make the commitment and order a 6-month supply of the liquid formula. I've had no side effects. I am happy to report that ALL of my hair is growing back after 4 1/2 months of being on it. My hair is feeling and looking thick like it did years ago. I have a ton of new hair across my hairline in the front where it was thin and receding and at the crown. I'm actually shocked at how much hair in 4.5 months has grown in. I use it faithfully morning and night, and in the 4 1/2 months, I have not missed a day. I can't wait to see the results in 12 months. I know that everyone is different, but this has made an enormous difference in the way my hair looks and feels."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Was prescribed minoxidil in my early 20s, used it for a couple of years. Did not seem to do much. As soon as I stopped it, which was due to heart palpitations (side effects), I started shedding heavily. Rogaine made me lose my hair faster than I otherwise would have. I'd say never start on this, cause if you stop (and it's likely you will), your hair will become dependent on this drug and fall out rapidly. It's created a diffuse pattern of thinning, so bad the doctor says nothing can be done now."

"I was almost bald from front and middle of the head. My hairs were so thin and very weak. I had my wedding after 5 months, so I was so worried. I started using minoxidil, Finax tablets after consulting a dermatologist. After 3-4 weeks my hair started to fall more quickly as told by doc. After using 3 months (liquid 2 times a day, tab 1 time) my head was full of hair except the very front area. It was so dense as it used to be in my school days. As the session ended again I visited the doc. He suggested to use a mild shampoo named 'Seren' and to continue in the same ways for next 3 months. After 6 months it was so thick that my friends who met me after months told that hey buddy are you wearing a wig."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I had slight thinning of my hair, nothing serious. The dermatologist suggested I try Rogaine. Big mistake. The places I put Rogaine kept on getting worse and worse. It made the shedding worse and created bald spots. I knew to expect some extra shedding in the beginning but never to the extent it is now. It ruined my hair and I’m scared I’ll never get it back. Please only use if it is a last resort."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I do not recommend this product to use for a thinning widow's peak. I reckon the stuff actually gave me alopecia, and I know this for a fact because all the areas I started using Rogaine on are now the spots where I have big bald patches. I sought Rogaine to help save my hair, and instead, it has destroyed it. I may never get my follicles back again."

"IT WORKS. I am 21. You may have hair fall at the starting stage, but it may be a good sign because you are gaining new hair strands, losing the older ones. I saw the improvement within 3 weeks, I was losing less hair than before. Just apply twice a day. Remember, don't let it spread over parts other than your scalp. Apply about 2 hours before you go to bed at night, let your scalp dry first. Shampoo before you apply (not every time) and let it dry. And it will work best then. But get familiar with its side effects too. I don't know about others, but yes, I am developing dark circles around my eyes since the day I started applying it."

"My dermatologist recommended that I use 5% minoxidil for hereditary hair loss. I had difficulty finding a product but finally located one for women with this higher percentage. I used it around 9:00 AM and within an hour became nauseous. I am in my third day of trying to recover from the effects of minoxidil and although the nausea has lessened, I'm still not feeling up to par. On the first evening after using minoxidil, two of my fingers turned a dark blue and reddish color around my knuckles. After around 3 hours the color dissipated."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I am yet to find out why my hair started falling out, but fall out it did, bit by bit until I was bald. I am 72 and originally had a full head of near shoulder-length fair/blondish hair (coloured by a hairdresser). I have used Rogaine every day at 12 noon for 3 months and Novasone every night at 6 PM. I now have a full head of hair half an inch long, some dark and the rest grey, but it's still hair. I wear a wig when I go out. I will never get it coloured again, but I would like to know if there's anyone out there with the same problem. If I stop the Rogaine and use it every 2nd or 3rd day, will I go bald again? It is expensive for pensioners, and if you know of an alternative, I would really appreciate hearing from you. How you use it and your results. Thank you to those of you that read this and have any ideas for me."

"I rate this 10/10 because I started using it with no preconceptions that I would have a full head of hair within a week. I used this for about a month before I got my first compliment after 3 months of use (2x a day). I saw my family, and they all thought I had a hair transplant. Although the front of my head is still hairless, the back of my hair is very much thicker. All in all, I would say this works if you are looking to thicken up the hair you have remaining."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "What a nightmare this has been for me. After 3 months of using rogaine, my desire to have sex has gradually dissappeared. It has been 2 months since I stopped it and nothing has changed. This side effect is not even listed as a possible reaction. And how long has this been on the market? I simply cannot believe that this poison has not been removed from the market or asexuality mentioned as a possible outcome of this. I have no idea when I will recover and if I will recover. I'm seeing a dermatologist soon. I hope he doesn't simply tell me that this is all in my head or not related to rogaine because he will not like my reaction. I am terrified...I don't know what to do about this. I plan on contacting lawyer about this"

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I have been using Rogaine foam for 4 months. It is unbelievable how much this stuff has worked for me. It took 4 months to really be able to tell. I use it twice a day. I had thin hair all over and have applied it all over my scalp, and in most places, it is now a little bit thicker. I wear my hat less. Slowly gaining confidence back, I'm excited every day when I wake up to see a fuller head of hair rather than cringing at the mirror first thing in the morning."

"I started using Rogaine about 6 months ago and I stopped because I saw hair on my cheeks :( I tried other stuff like vitamins shampoo, Rosemary oil, etc. Nothing was working, matter of fact my hair kept falling. My family comes from very thin hair and hair loss. Double negative! I'm only 27 and on top of my scalp is so thin. I read Rogaine reviews and I decided I was going to give it a dedicated try. It's been about 3 months. I use more than the dosage and geeez do I see hair on my face. lol I'm laughing because I now trim my face. My eyebrows grow so fregen fast and they're SUPER FULL! My eyelashes seem longer and now I have side burns lol. Oh goodness. Do I see more hair on my scalp? Hell yea! not enough though. I need more!"

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Has anyone experienced the growth of facial hair? I have been using Rogaine for almost 2 months now. The hair loss has improved a little (I am still losing it but less than before). I know it's a slow process, and I am willing to continue, but after about 1 month, I have noticed some hair growth on my cheekbones, temples, and chin! I am a female in my mid-sixties."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Ok, so Rogaine gets a lot of hate because people claim that it increases hair loss. Which, yes, it does! However, the shedding early on is a normal part of the hair strengthening process, and it will regrow, likely as stronger and thicker hair. But you have to be patient with it. Don't give up after a couple of months because it feels like you've lost hair. It takes time, and many people quit at the first sign of hair shedding. For androgenetic alopecia, it can be very helpful. Granted, not as beneficial as finasteride or other topical agents (in conjunction, very useful). However, it will almost certainly result in some growth as long as you have living follicles. Derma rolling can help increase the absorption and, therefore, increase results from Rogaine. I noticed new hair growth in the first two months. They started out small, but over time, they grew darker, thicker, and longer. It works! But you must keep using it for results, or the hairs will fall."

Rogaine Women's (minoxidil) "Fantastic! You can no longer see my scalp in the front. I am going to try it on my eyebrows. It's not often a product works as promised, but it did for me. I lost hair at 50 and am now 54. I will continue to use Rogaine for women."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I noticed after I had finished my chemo and got rid of my hep C type 6c. I started seeing lots of hair on the bathroom floor after blow-drying. It was coming out in droves, mainly from the front and sides. This was in 2012, September. My hairline was receding, I started getting bald spots in the front and sides. I also noticed that my hair was very weak. I started using Rogaine in 2012 after seeing an advertisement about Rogaine for men. I was 63 at the time. Before my chemo, I had lots of hair. When I picked up the box, I read on the box that it will not grow hair on the frontal lobe. I said to myself this will work, the same way I said about my chemo. Well, it did work on the front and sides. It also made my hair stronger too."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I used it for 8 years, and I still kept losing hair. If it is good, why are there so many movie stars that are bald? For those that it does not grow hair for, will be told you are one of those 20% that does not work."

"I have had thin, fine hair all my life. Then at 55, my hairdresser said I was losing it. I got Rogaine and wish now I had 20 years ago. My hair is thicker from more hair. I use men's because it is 5%. Show me a study anywhere that women's Rogaine needs to be lower. The assumption they make is it will drop women's BP too much. In fact, I have high blood pressure, take medicine for it, and the 5% has given me nothing but full hair. I started using it 5 months ago and started getting results showing at 2 months. I had a friend that I could see her scalp, and she started on 5%. It is about 5 weeks, and already her scalp is getting better. I have no side effects, but she says her scalp tingles."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I bought a 3-month supply of minoxidil, which is a mistake. Should have tried 1 bottle. I kept shedding hair whenever I applied it. My hand would be covered with hair, this was too scary, so I stopped it. It's okay if I lost the money, but not my hair."

"Please ignore most negative reviews as they are normally individuals who have not used this product long enough or, most importantly, correctly. Missing even 1 dose gives you a major setback of days. Initially, I used minoxidil topical solution 5%. I found this medication to be nil effective at this time, first time round. However, like any normal person, I did not use this medication religiously and applied it once a day at night as I couldn't style my hair if I applied it in the morning. Sometimes I would miss a day. I stopped using the topical solution due to inconvenience. I used the minoxidil tablets (10mg) and they were highly effective. Stopped due to too much hair growth across the body. I used finasteride, didn't like the side effects and possible long-term damage. Used topical 5% again, worked when I used it religiously twice a day, and this means twice a day. Not once, not every second day, or sometimes miss a dose. EVERY DOSE IS IMPORTANT."

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I started treatment 6 months ago and have been rubbing this on my head twice daily. I have new hair growing on the top of my head and it is noticeable although it is very thin (partly because I'm blond). As for the front right and left, I can see white peach fuzz. Overall for me, and I stress me, the cost vs. results are unbalanced. I would recommend for others, as it does work but takes a long time and is costly."