Is minioxidil really working on me ?

[yogeshg]

Hi everyone,

 

This is my first post on this forum.

I am 26 years old Norwood II male , experiencing hairloss since around 4-5 years.

I have been using minioxidil since 2 years now(once daily) including a gap of 1-2 months when i was not using it. But still while applying i get 5-6 hairs daily and then 15 while washing next day and then around 10 while combing. To be frank i don't think it's really working on me but i still stick to it hoping that things could have been worse had i not used it.

 

So my question is how to ascertain whether minioxidil is really working on you ?

My hairline has receded even while using it. Now i have started finasteride since 7-8 months or so. Is there something to be taken care of while applying minioxidil ? May be i am not applying it correctly ?

 

 

Regards

Yogesh.

[Jman2719]

I've actually heard that when starting these regimes shedding is quite normal. As long as you have no negative side effects from the propecia (which I don't) they are both important to at least maintain what you have and possibly even see some improvements with new growth.

 

By the 7 or 8 month mark the propecia should be starting to kick in and the shedding should stop. Try not to look for every hair falling because remember we normally lose many hairs everyday and that's completely normal.

 

Good luck bud!

[agenteye]

Yogeshg-

 

Welcome to the forums! As a Norwood II, you aren't currently experiencing hair loss in your crown....and unfortunately, minoxidil appears to be only effective in the crown area. At least that is the area of your scalp where the drug is intended for use. The Finasteride however acts differently than Minoxidil, and seeks to actually block DHT from binding and miniaturizing the follicle. Thus, when using Finasteride, you should see a better result in it working to help stop the loss of hair from your hairline, in addition to other areas of your scalp! Does this make sense at all? I agree with what Jman said above. As long as you aren't experiencing any negative side effects, it is a good idea to stay on the regimen you are, as the fin should help minimize further loss. Just remember, the Minoxidil is going to give you better results in your crown!

 

Best,

 

Mike

[yogeshg]

Hello Mike,

 

Yes it does makes sense. I'd like to continue with this regimen too but the prospect of losing some more hairs just by applying minioxidil daily , makes it scary and unwanted routine. I am ok with finasteride though because i don't seem to have libido issues, however potency is yet to be tested .

 

Yogeshg-

 

Welcome to the forums! As a Norwood II, you aren't currently experiencing hair loss in your crown....and unfortunately, minoxidil appears to be only effective in the crown area. At least that is the area of your scalp where the drug is intended for use. The Finasteride however acts differently than Minoxidil, and seeks to actually block DHT from binding and miniaturizing the follicle. Thus, when using Finasteride, you should see a better result in it working to help stop the loss of hair from your hairline, in addition to other areas of your scalp! Does this make sense at all? I agree with what Jman said above. As long as you aren't experiencing any negative side effects, it is a good idea to stay on the regimen you are, as the fin should help minimize further loss. Just remember, the Minoxidil is going to give you better results in your crown!

 

Best,

 

Mike

[yogeshg]

Jman,

 

That helps , thanks.

 

I've actually heard that when starting these regimes shedding is quite normal. As long as you have no negative side effects from the propecia (which I don't) they are both important to at least maintain what you have and possibly even see some improvements with new growth.

 

By the 7 or 8 month mark the propecia should be starting to kick in and the shedding should stop. Try not to look for every hair falling because remember we normally lose many hairs everyday and that's completely normal.

 

Good luck bud!