bloo Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hello friends, i start using minoxidil 5% five weeks ago I really worried about the shedding process in my head all the hair in the crown gone ! I add two picture before using and after. (the left one is before) Do you think guys it is OK ? Thank you very much for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted July 21, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted July 21, 2017 Different angles and picture clarity, but it does look like a big difference. All I can say is that the hair was very thin in the area pre-Minoxidil, it wasn't providing much coverage and would almost certainly be lost in the near future anyway. It is normal to shed after starting Minoxidil (shedding is a common side effect of any treatment that is actually successful and worthwhile) and the shed hairs will hopefully grow back stronger than before. That's a very realistic outcome. Forgive me if in my first paragraph I seemed indifferent to the fate of your hairs. I only said that because if the worst case scenario pans out and you don't recover those hairs, it's best if you accept that they weren't of much use to you before you started Minoxidil. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Mattj thank you very much Is it possible the hair that shed will not grow ? i'm worried that i made more damage because using minoxidil. i'm thinking to stop using this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dolph1969 Posted July 22, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted July 22, 2017 Stick with it. The initial shed is horrendous, usually about 4 to 6 weeks into starting it.. Trust me, it will grow back stronger and thicker, if you are a responder to it. Don't stop at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Thank you so much Dolph1969 I will stick with this . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted July 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted July 24, 2017 I can't say that you'll definitely re-grow the lost hair because in my experience there are some unlucky people whose hair doesn't recover from the shedding. That's the reality and I feel it's my duty (speaking as a doctor's representative as well as someone who wants his advice to be complete) to prepare you for all possible outcomes. With that said, I definitely think you'll re-grow what you lost and should stick with the treatment. The vast majority of Minoxidil users get through the shed and come out the other side with more hair than when they began the treatment. I hope you'll keep us updated. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 bloo, As others have already stated, shedding is a normal part of the minoxidil medication working. Typically hairs that are vellus (shorter, white hairs that have been effected by DHT) will shed because they were on their way out anyway. If minoxidil caused the shed, you will likely see many new hairs sprouting in time but whether or not they will ever grow into terminal hairs or stay vellus I don't know When I used minoxidil for awhile, I grew a lot of short, white vellus hairs in the crown but they never grew or matured. So I eventually stopped using it Truthfully, only hair transplant surgery is proven to grow hair in completely bald areas. So even if you do see some regrowth, keep your expectations low. You're not going to obtain a full crown of hair again with minoxidil. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Thank you guys i will keep update soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy042 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I heard about Minoxdil, but I don't know which drug (with Minoxdil as an ingredient) should I buy. I though about buying loxon or Spectral.DNC. Do you guys know which one of these two products is better? I have a receding hair. Cheers, Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dolph1969 Posted July 28, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted July 28, 2017 Tried loads. Kirkland, Generics, Rogaine. Lipogaine is the best imo. You might get some improvement, but in my experience, for receding hairline, a transplant is the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Djlazerblue Posted July 31, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm going to be honest with you pal your Norwood 5v heading to Norwood 7 your wasting your money minoxidil isn't going to bring your hair back Shave it forget it move on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Norwood 4 by the doctor i attach picture two mouth ago my most problem is in the crown area and i also think minoxidil is waste of money for me but i give a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) Hi again It's look like the hair start grow again after the shed what do you think ? left picture when shedding start. Using minoxidil for 7 weeks. Edited August 9, 2017 by bloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hi again another update after 8 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dolph1969 Posted September 3, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 3, 2017 You look like you're definitely getting regrowth. Try some Biotin and msm in there with your programme.and maybe a dermaroller to improve absorption of the minox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloo Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 new update after 4 month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MattyNJ1 Posted October 17, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted October 17, 2017 I agree with Djlazerblue....either shave your head and accept it...or schedule an HT. (btw i gave myself the same advise) im going with a HT. 12/11/17 2500 FUE Grafts with Dr. Steven Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MattyNJ1 Posted October 17, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted October 17, 2017 Different angles and picture clarity, but it does look like a big difference. All I can say is that the hair was very thin in the area pre-Minoxidil, it wasn't providing much coverage and would almost certainly be lost in the near future anyway. It is normal to shed after starting Minoxidil (shedding is a common side effect of any treatment that is actually successful and worthwhile) and the shed hairs will hopefully grow back stronger than before. That's a very realistic outcome. Forgive me if in my first paragraph I seemed indifferent to the fate of your hairs. I only said that because if the worst case scenario pans out and you don't recover those hairs, it's best if you accept that they weren't of much use to you before you started Minoxidil. How often is "shedding" "normal"? ...and how much? ...ive noticed very little shedding (less than a few hairs) every shampoo...yet it seems every couple of months i will get 20 hairs falling out over the sink just from passing my fingers through the top of my hair....Iam just curious what is normal, and what should be a concern...thanks. 12/11/17 2500 FUE Grafts with Dr. Steven Gable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted October 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted October 18, 2017 new update after 4 month Different hair length but I see clear improvement. You've got more hair at the crown and the midscalp area looks thicker too. This just goes to show what Minoxidil can do. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted October 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted October 18, 2017 How often is "shedding" "normal"? ...and how much? ...ive noticed very little shedding (less than a few hairs) every shampoo...yet it seems every couple of months i will get 20 hairs falling out over the sink just from passing my fingers through the top of my hair....Iam just curious what is normal, and what should be a concern...thanks. Are you talking about shedding from Minoxidil or just general shedding? "Normal" varies from person to person. Anecdotally, my other half leaves a huge number of hairs in the bath and she has very thick, dense hair. I was amazed enough by the amount I found last night that I actually took a photo and sent it down to her. She said it's always like that for her. That's her "normal". It doesn't sound like you're losing a massive amount of hair and the important thing is whether those shed hairs are being replaced by new ones or not. Losing density, receding or the formation of a bald spot are the true indicators of hairloss. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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