Senior Member JP28 Posted June 15, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 15, 2021 34 minutes ago, SD1984 said: I've been using Rogaine foam 5% on my crown for the last several years. Pretty sure its done nothing short of MAYBE maintaining some ground back there. Initially it gave me a pretty big shed then never really seemed to recover. Never used it in the front out of fear the foam could thin it out like it did the crown. Bc of the hype (and my inability to take Fin due to sides), i'm considering Oral minox. I'm wondering though does oral minox cause a shed? Would be nice to have feedbacks from people taking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HelpfulFriend Posted June 17, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 17, 2021 Further to this: does anyone know if microneedling works with oral? Is the mechanism separate from the topical solution? Or is the whole point to go over the areas that are applied to the scalp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pephair Posted June 17, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 17, 2021 @Melvin-Moderator Any update for your oral minoxidil journey? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 17, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, Pephair said: @Melvin-Moderator Any update for your oral minoxidil journey? None yet, I will soon I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pephair Posted June 17, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) I've been on liquid/foam minoxidil for about 5 years with no real results, I just assumed it was somehow helping. Recently I've been noticing my middle hairline getting really dry and brittle, and this is transplanted hair. They're still alive, but just getting thinner and whispier with kinks in them too (they weren't always like this). So I've been on the Kirkland Minoxidil Foam for a couple months but even that has some form of alcohol in it. Considering the oral minoxidil has potential side effects that will go away after stopping medication, I think it's a no brainer for me to test it out considering I'm 30 and don't have any heart issues. Called my Dr today, she's gonna prescribe a dosage soon. I'll keep an update on this thread. You can see from the photo below the lighter color/dryness in the middle compared to the other hair. Edited June 17, 2021 by Pephair Added photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted June 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 21, 2021 I've started oral minoxidil last week. 1.25mg/day (quarter of 5mg). 1 week in no issues. Will increase dose to 2.5mg/day possibly in 2-3 weeks. 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 21, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rolandas said: I've started oral minoxidil last week. 1.25mg/day (quarter of 5mg). 1 week in no issues. Will increase dose to 2.5mg/day possibly in 2-3 weeks. Look forward to seeing your video on it I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted June 21, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said: Look forward to seeing your video on it I actually did about a week ago Early to say, but I will be updating once in a while, especially if I feel there's something wrong. How are you doing on it Melvin? Edited June 21, 2021 by Rolandas 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 21, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 21, 2021 26 minutes ago, Rolandas said: I actually did about a week ago Early to say, but I will be updating once in a while, especially if I feel there's something wrong. How are you doing on it Melvin? I haven’t been as consistent with it, not used to taking pills daily. So I would like to be strict before I comment fully and make a video. But so far so good. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JP28 Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 After a month of looking for a doc to prescribe it, I finally got it! I’ll be starting today at 1.25mg and I’ll give you a feedback in a few months. 😃 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JP28 Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 Hey guys one question if anyone know, since I’ll be taking oral minoxidil can I get away with using minoxidil foam eod? I know I don’t have to use the topical anymore but if I still wanted to would it be okay to use it eod now? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 23, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, JP28 said: Hey guys one question if anyone know, since I’ll be taking oral minoxidil can I get away with using minoxidil foam eod? I know I don’t have to use the topical anymore but if I still wanted to would it be okay to use it eod now? thanks I believe you could use oral EOD and on days you don’t use the topical version. Bro science, but it may reduce sides like puffiness and edema. 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JP28 Posted June 23, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said: I believe you could use oral EOD and on days you don’t use the topical version. Bro science, but it may reduce sides like puffiness and edema. That could work too! I didn’t know puffiness was a side effect, we shall see anyway but I’m super exited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted June 23, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2021 2 hours ago, JP28 said: That could work too! I didn’t know puffiness was a side effect, we shall see anyway but I’m super exited! It is for some, just depends, ive noticed slight puffiness. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 15 hours ago, JP28 said: Hey guys one question if anyone know, since I’ll be taking oral minoxidil can I get away with using minoxidil foam eod? I know I don’t have to use the topical anymore but if I still wanted to would it be okay to use it eod now? thanks I say be careful. From what I've heard, oral minoxidil half life is only 6 hours unlike topical, which is about 22 hours. 1 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JP28 Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Rolandas said: I say be careful. From what I've heard, oral minoxidil half life is only 6 hours unlike topical, which is about 22 hours. Hey Rolandas I’m not sure I understand what you meant by that, would you mind clarifying? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 hour ago, JP28 said: Hey Rolandas I’m not sure I understand what you meant by that, would you mind clarifying? thank you When taking oral minoxidil, it goes out of your body in shorter time than topical, so you might have hours without it. Not sure if this could be a problem, but worth keeping in mind. 1 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JP28 Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, Rolandas said: When taking oral minoxidil, it goes out of your body in shorter time than topical, so you might have hours without it. Not sure if this could be a problem, but worth keeping in mind. So are you still using the topical in this case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, JP28 said: So are you still using the topical in this case? i personally don't. Whether or not you should - IDK. Do some digging & ask doctors. 1 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JP28 Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just now, Rolandas said: i personally don't. Whether or not you should - IDK. Do some digging & ask doctors. Thank you, I will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 My question is how many guys are having as good as results with the oral form as compared to the topical? 2 Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted June 24, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, gillenator said: My question is how many guys are having as good as results with the oral form as compared to the topical? Considering Oral Minoxidil is been used to bring back to life some hair after Chemotherapy, I'd say it's safe to assume it's much more powerful than topical. 1 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted June 25, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2021 I went through intensive chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer…lost every hair on my scalp and my entire body…all hair grew back without the use of minoxidil or any other drugs. 1 Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rolandas Posted June 25, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2021 6 hours ago, gillenator said: I went through intensive chemotherapy for advanced lung cancer…lost every hair on my scalp and my entire body…all hair grew back without the use of minoxidil or any other drugs. Fair enough. I'm glad everything is well! 1st FUE - 28/01/2020 - 3659 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira 2nd FUE - 03/06/2021 - 2881 grafts - Dr. Bruno Ferreira Follow me on YouTube I'm not a medical professional, thus any information given by me is my own observation and should not be treated as professional advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted June 25, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted June 25, 2021 On 6/24/2021 at 1:29 PM, Rolandas said: Considering Oral Minoxidil is been used to bring back to life some hair after Chemotherapy, I'd say it's safe to assume it's much more powerful than topical. Now that is interesting, I wasn't aware of this. Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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