first 2 weeks on minox

hmmm so i had a thinning crown and decided to pick up some minox on the drugstore. 5% solution

im on my 2nd week and i noticed some more shedding is this normal?

Yes, it's normal from what I've read and experienced.

It is very common to have some initial shedding after starting Minoxidil. Some hair restoration physicians believe that it is a sign that you will eventually get a good result from this medication. Meaning that your scalp is responding to the Minoxidil.

I just started too and am getting some shedding - im also however getting some mild irritation which gets worse at the crown. Should I stop using? Also, how effective is minoxidil on the crown in general?

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Originally Posted by ohlife

I just started too and am getting some shedding - im also however getting some mild irritation which gets worse at the crown. Should I stop using? Also, how effective is minoxidil on the crown in general?

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I've had great results with Rogaine 2% (switched to 5% after 6 months). I've been using it for just over a year and I've regrown most of the hair lost in the crown. A year ago I felt like there was a bullzeye in the back of my head, and that everyone was looking at it ... now I have all my hair back and feel 100% percent as I used to.

I also experienced some irritation in the crown where I had less hair, but it went away after a few weeks.

I'd say stick with it for longer before you decide if it's working or not for you.

Good luck!

Shedding on meds topic: http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthr...=shedding+meds