The difference of minoxidil? March > August (PHOTOS)

[chrisis]

March



August



Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think my hairline has thickened up considerably? I am certainly finding it easier to style my hair the last few months, and I'm not as bothered about wind and rain.

All I've used is minoxidil, because I had sides with Propecia.

Please bear in mind I had a bit of a shed when I first started minoxidil in January, so maybe that accounts for some of this apparent recovery. That said, I feel my hair is thicker than it has been in over a year.

Further, I'm only doing minoxidil before bed. I frankly can't be bothered with it when I get up.

[mpb47]

Originally Posted by chrisis

March



August



Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think my hairline has thickened up considerably? I am certainly finding it easier to style my hair the last few months, and I'm not as bothered about wind and rain.

All I've used is minoxidil, because I had sides with Propecia.

Please bear in mind I had a bit of a shed when I first started minoxidil in January, so maybe that accounts for some of this apparent recovery. That said, I feel my hair is thicker than it has been in over a year.

Further, I'm only doing minoxidil before bed. I frankly can't be bothered with it when I get up.

Looks like it is really working for you!
People do not think it works but it does if you stick with it.

I have noticed improvements up front for sure and probably in vertex, though it may just have stopped the fast spread, not sure just yet.
If you have itching, try the nizoral shampoo. When I used it years ago I did not think it was working, but this time it seems to have reduced itching/flaking problem. I only use Minox at night as well.

Just note that if the minox is working well and you stay on it for a long time, you will lose hair rapidly if you stop for 3 months or more.

[mlao]

Looks like you gained an inch on your hairline!

[dex89]

That is amazing bro, hopefully i get the same result with minoxidil. Do you use it twice a day?

I use it in the morning and then before I shower. I also add spiro to the mix.

[chrisis]

Originally Posted by dex89

That is amazing bro, hopefully i get the same result with minoxidil. Do you use it twice a day?

I use it in the morning and then before I shower. I also add spiro to the mix.

I just use it once a day. I thoroughly massage it into my hairline before bed. I used to do it before work, but got lazy. I guess with these results I should probably go back to 2x. I find the foam best for day time use, and the liquid is good for before bed because I don't need to worry about styling my hair.

[dex89]

Originally Posted by chrisis

I just use it once a day. I thoroughly massage it into my hairline before bed. I used to do it before work, but got lazy. I guess with these results I should probably go back to 2x. I find the foam best for day time use, and the liquid is good for before bed because I don't need to worry about styling my hair.

Thank you for the quick responds. I'll try it your way, hopefully it works for me has well.

[yeahyeahyeah]

Originally Posted by chrisis

March



August



Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think my hairline has thickened up considerably? I am certainly finding it easier to style my hair the last few months, and I'm not as bothered about wind and rain.

All I've used is minoxidil, because I had sides with Propecia.

Please bear in mind I had a bit of a shed when I first started minoxidil in January, so maybe that accounts for some of this apparent recovery. That said, I feel my hair is thicker than it has been in over a year.

Further, I'm only doing minoxidil before bed. I frankly can't be bothered with it when I get up.

Its working

You can see that your velius hairs have got darker - do you just apply it on the hairline

[chrisis]

Originally Posted by yeahyeahyeah

Its working

You can see that your velius hairs have got darker - do you just apply it on the hairline

I focus on the hairline but a lot of the time it dribbles down the frame of my hairline, sideburns etc. so I just rub it all in. Can't harm

[Highlander]

It's hard to tell as the angles are different. You may find that the "thickness" is simply from having the foam in your hair all the time. I certainly find it acts like a very weak hair gel.

That said, Minoxidill does work I believe. I used to use the liquid because it was cheaper, but since buying the foam I'm hooked. There's no way I'm going back to that disgusting liquid that takes hours to dry. It also means I don't need to stress about when I put it on. Whereas before I had to make sure I did it early in the morning so it would dry before I left the house, and early in the evening so it would be dry when I went to bed.


You look like a NW2 / 2.5 but with a more triangular recession of the hairline. That's definitely a good thing as it gives you so many more styling options.


When you solve your sides from fin, do you think you'll try going back on it really slowly at a low dose? I've read a lot of good results from trying that method.





EDIT: When I first went onto Minoxidil was when my derm gave me a bottle after I reported having hair loss sides from Accutane. What I was given was actually a liquid Minox, but as a spray bottle. It was exceptionally good and way better than the standard liquid. Does anyone know what brand it might of been?

[chrisis]

Highlander, I don't use the foam in my hair much to be honest. These pics are without foam.

Yeah, I definitely have some good styling options. I sometimes wonder why I'm even thinking about a hair transplant, but it's not like any of the 3-4 docs have turned me away, and I believe they would if they thought it wasn't appropriate. I definitely have recession that bothers me. I'm just lucky I can hide it with some "cow licks" from the back.

I'm not sure about going back on fin, even at a low dose. It's really frustrating how much that drug has messed with my sexual health, and I feel really let down by the industry and forums like this, for not representing the risks more thoroughly.