minoxidil 12% or 15%

[camooshka]

Hi guys. I have stopped using rogaine 5% liquid/foam because i dont think it is doing anything for me (still using finpecia though). I want to try out minoxidil 12% or 15% and would to know the following:

 

1 Where to buy? I have seen it at genhair (are they ok). fyi - i am in the uk

2 Usage, still twice a day?

3 Has anyone any experiences of using it? good or bad!

 

I just want to give it a go for a year to see if i can get any regrowth (crown and vertex) before contemplating another surgery.

 

Many thanks guys.

[1978matt]

Good question. I know you can get it from the Belgravia Clinic but everyone says they are overpriced.

[camooshka]

anybody? looking at other posts belgravia looks expensive but if that is the only option i will give it a go. just looking for a cheaper alternative thats all

[gillenator]

Minoxidil based products manufactured for the use/treatment of hairloss in strengths over 5% are primarily made outside of the US. This is because the FDA must approve any medicinal based products made within the US.

 

This may be why finding the other higher strengths can be more difficult to find and purchase. There can be more pronounced side-effects from the other higher strength products as well such as facial puffing/swelling, lingering redness, facial hair growth on cheeks, forehead, ears, etc. There can also be more drying, flaking, and irritation of the epidermis because of the higher and additional alchohol related inactive additives combined in the various product choices.

 

Either way, I hope you find better resolve in treating your hairloss.

[camooshka]

i have decided to go with the belgravia clinic for 6 months or so to see if any growth can be achieved. i am to use 8% minox lotion in the morning an 10% lotion in the evenings, and carry on with fin as normal. the cost is ?225 for 3 months, expensive i know hence me asking for help about other high strength minox products. i think its worth tryingthough before i have any further surgery.

[camooshka]

forgot to say that i was told by the lady at belgravia that very few people have had side effects from their minox higher strengths and that there is no alchohol in their minox

[TommyLucchese]

225 just for minoxidil?

 

I'm paying 250 every 3 months for the minox AND propecia. They also told me it'd be 140 for the minoxidil if I drop propecia. I've heard they aren't consistent with prices, that's absurd charging you that amount.

[camooshka]

i agree, i knew it was going to be expensive hence starting the thread! the only good thing is that at least it is the real thing (we hope!). i will try it for 6 to 12 months to see if it makes a difference, if it does i will then look for a cheaper alternative.

[TommyLucchese]

There is no way of knowing if it's the real thing I don't think. I've made my last order with Belgravia, when the current batch of meds runs out I'll be using 5% foam and finasteride from elsewhere for a much cheaper price.

 

Will be interesting to see if there's a change when I get onto the 5%...................and if your situation changes with the supposed 12.5%

[camooshka]

thanks for the input TommyLucchese. mine will be 8% morn and 10% at night. did you see a much growth with belgravia?

[TommyLucchese]

I started it at the same time as propecia so I don't know how much of an effect the minoxidil has/had. Overall there was a major improvement in both loss stabilisation AND regrowth. Only problem is the price - they have that big expensive central London office to pay for so they charge way over the odds.

[camooshka]

thanks for the feedback, much appreciated

[jerzig]

I've heard of clinics offering %10 minoxidil here in California. Not sure how expensive it is. Maybe we'll see it become more widely available and affordable here soon?

[camooshka]

i believe it is available in the US, but i didnt know who or where it was sold. The only solid source i knew of was from belgravia in london. It may all turn out to be a load of b******s in the end but its got to be worth a try!!

[gillenator]

Hope you have good results with it!

[steve0580]

I'm not a fan of minoxidil at all. Personally, I'd never recommend it to anyone.

 

When I used it I had very little regrowth, pretty much fuzz at best and I quite using it. From there, I started taking propecia. I've had far more success using that.

[1978matt]

I'd recommend Minoxidil, especially for those who can't take Finasteride.

 

In combination or on its own I think it's worth it.

 

I found an old work photo from February 2010 and was pleased to see I have more hair in the hairline than I did then. It isnt a massive improvement - I'd say I got 20-30% increase in density.

[gillenator]

Finasteride inhibits DHT, the culprit attacking our hair follicles, minoxidil does not.

 

But still, both drugs are the only two FDA approved hairloss meds which to this day have the best resolve than anything else available for treating MPB.