Minoxidil topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2015

For Alopecia "I have had an amazing experience with the introduction of minoxidil to my hair loss regimen. I use this medication in conjunction with Saw Palmetto (oral), Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), and biotin. The laser and Saw Palmetto were effective in curbing the loss and gaining some slow regrowth. I noticed a huge spike in regrowth, and my hairline returned to normal after 3 months on minoxidil. The overall volume, density, and hair strength have changed. Also, the amount of hair I lose now is minimal with the minoxidil added. I have been suffering from mild AG for about 2 years. Luckily, the minoxidil was the master at getting all of my hair back. The other treatments helped, but the minoxidil is the workhorse."

• tom...
• November 25, 2009

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I started treatment 6 months ago and have been rubbing this on my head twice daily. I have new hair growing on the top of my head and it is noticeable although it is very thin (partly because I'm blond). As for the front right and left, I can see white peach fuzz. Overall for me, and I stress me, the cost vs. results are unbalanced. I would recommend for others, as it does work but takes a long time and is costly."

• pdt...
• June 17, 2021

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "Yes, Rogaine might make hair thinner faster, it might thin the hairline, it might addict otherwise healthy follicles. For me, it caused more hair loss in 7 months than in the last 20 years. I'm a 50-year-old man who had 80-90% of the hair I had in my 20s. I had very slight thinning/recession and used it as a preventative measure vs. seeking regrowth, big mistake. It shed my hairline and thickness through the sides of my scalp. Everywhere I applied it. I got the shed but no regrowth. I quit after 7 months of use and continued to shed for the next 12 months. I do believe Rogaine works for some (likely younger), but yes, it can also do damage if you are a non-responder to the medication. Do your research. It should not be sold over the counter if it has the potential to do the opposite of what it promises. The biggest lie out there: 'only the hair regrown by Rogaine will fall out after you stop using it.' It did a lot of damage to my existing hair, and I know now it will never recover."

• Blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I bought a 3-month supply of minoxidil, which is a mistake. Should have tried 1 bottle. I kept shedding hair whenever I applied it. My hand would be covered with hair, this was too scary, so I stopped it. It's okay if I lost the money, but not my hair."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2016

Minoxidil topical "I used this for one month, and I was devastated when the medicine left me shedding much, much more hair than I had before. People told me to stick it out because that's what it's supposed to do. I'm terrified to lose more hair since my hair is already so thin, so I stopped using it. No one warned me it could get this bad."

• Car...
• March 7, 2021

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I used Rogaine religiously for 2.5 years. Huge mistake. My hair was falling out in the front, but it wasn’t severe. The area where I applied it somewhat stopped falling out, but in its place grew short, fuzzy hair that was significantly thinner than the rest of my hair. I stopped using Rogaine. All the new hair fell off, and now, after 2 years since using, I have little hairs that won’t grow any longer than two inches and are noticeably thinner than the areas where I didn’t apply it. It ruined my hair! I’m a 47 y/o woman."

• Lar...
• December 9, 2016

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I used it for 8 years, and I still kept losing hair. If it is good, why are there so many movie stars that are bald? For those that it does not grow hair for, will be told you are one of those 20% that does not work."

• JMC...
• July 30, 2017

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I started Rogaine and Propecia about a year ago. I apply Rogaine 2x a day, morning and night. I have noticed thickening of my hair, and I do have a 6-month before and after picture my dermatologist took. She said I am her 'poster child' for this treatment... we were both very excited! I have absolutely no noticeable side effects from either medication. Sex drive is the same as it was before medication. I also use Regenpure DR, NT, and conditioner. I wash my hair once daily as it is needed because the Rogaine foam creates a stiffness of my hair (like gel would if applied), and I have a problem with dandruff. My dermatologist prescribed me triamcinolone acetonide lotion to help with itchiness, which I apply with a Q-tip."

• gar...
• August 9, 2016

For Alopecia "I had started minoxidil 5 on 19th Jun along with dutasteride and Follihair tablets. The results as of date, i.e., 9th Aug, are visible, especially on temples. Plenty of small brown hairs on both sides and on the forehead hairline. I am using it twice a day (Minza), 5 sprays each, and taking the other medicines once daily. In the mid, I used Tugain, but because of the alcohol content, it reacted badly on my skin, giving rashes and swelling on my face. Now, I'm back on 'Minza 5 - No alcohol,' and this is fab. No side effects, except a bit of scalp irritation. If one needs, I can share the pics as well."

• JBP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2019

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "My hair has been falling out since college - I'm 74. Although it falls out, it seems to regrow but at a declining rate and is now thinning. I thought it was hormonal and have asked every doctor I see - gym, dermo, cardio, primary. Finally, my rheumatologist said to try Rogaine. [She uses it.] The instructions say that results may not be apparent for 4 months. I've used it once to twice per day for 1 1/2 weeks, and my hair has stopped falling out!! I'm amazed! When I brush my hair in the morning, there are 1-2 hairs in my brush rather than a handful. Thank you, Rogaine!"

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2012

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "The product works for me. I was very dubious but decided to try it as a last-ditch attempt before an FUE hair transplant. I don't need a transplant now, I am thrilled to say! New fine hairs started to grow after five weeks, and I didn't notice any shedding at all. It's best to keep track with a shaving mirror. Now at three months, my old hairline is returning, which is almost beyond belief! My only fear is that this progress will slow, but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Things are looking good, and the fine hairs are thickening and darkening."

• Anonymous
• January 29, 2011

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "Did not work well in the spots where I rubbed, but noticed extra rapid growth of facial hair, nose hair, eyebrows, and ear hair. A few unpigmented hairs grew on the hairline where it was one full, but they were not very strong or healthy."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

For Alopecia "Was using the liquid minoxidil years ago. Burned my scalp, caused itching, burning. Some growth. Later, in my late 50s, bought the minoxidil foam for women. Again, it caused itching, burning, scabs. Worst of all, I lost all my own hair (huge bald spots) in only the areas that I used the product. My follicles were damaged, and my hair never grew back. So many regrets. I would not recommend it to anyone. When I reported my experience to Johnson and Johnson, they downplayed my experience because 'no one has ever complained of those experiences before.' Really?"

• thi...
• September 22, 2015

For Alopecia "31 yrs old, single. Slowly been losing hair for 10 years, but the last couple of years very noticeable. It makes me very self-conscious because I was always the best-looking guy most places I would go, but I was starting to feel ugly, lost my swag, and it's all because of hair loss. I think about it 24/7 every day. I've tried everything to try and stop it from serums, the laser comb, Propecia. 5 months ago, I decided I would try one last thing or just accept my thinning head of hair and hope I would find a girl that was okay with the top of my head turning into a horseshoe of baldness. I had an initial shed, which was tough to go through, but I can tell it's working, and I am so happy. I will continue with it and hope it keeps getting better."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2015

For Alopecia "I started plucking out my eyebrows when I was 14 (15 years ago), and when I was about 17, they completely stopped growing back! I have been contemplating getting my eyebrows tattooed for a while now. About 3 weeks ago, I started reading reviews and advice about minoxidil and if it might actually help me after this many years. I decided, what the heck, it can't hurt! I bought Equate minoxidil 5% (for men), and I've been really strict on my routine. After about a week, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me because I started seeing very fine, tiny blonde hairs growing. Then, after the second week, I definitely saw them growing! I'm so stoked, and I highly recommend minoxidil (generic is just as good as Rogaine). :-)"

• ais...
• September 22, 2016

For Alopecia "At the age of 17, I started losing my hair. It became noticeable at age 20. Then I bought minoxidil 5%. In the first month, the hair fall occurred, but in the next month, hair regrowth took place. Highly recommended."

• Fla...
• September 24, 2019

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I started using minoxidil in my 40s when it was prescription only. I still had pretty much a full head of hair then and still do at 73. I have always used it on my temples and vortex, and both have stayed the same. I have friends with more hair loss who used it with little success. My conclusion is if you start using it at the first noticeable sign, you can possibly have a good outcome. If it's pretty much gone, don't waste your money."

• Doo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2019

For Alopecia "Have been using minoxidil, this product, for a little more than 2 months. In the last 6 weeks, about half the hair where I apply it has fallen out, and about 75% of hair at the hairline has fallen out, where I previously had no issues (I am a diffuse thinner). Every day I look in the mirror, I wish I had not started this product because my hair was not that bad before it. It has caused me so much anxiety to see most of my hair fall out in only one month, only where I apply this medication. Even if it does grow back, these 2.5 months of pain are not worth it. Please do not use this product!"

• Use...
• March 11, 2017

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I used a little more than recommended to cover all thinning areas. Maybe 75% of the cap each time. For the first few weeks, there was shedding and then growth of hair throughout the scalp (crown and most of the top scalp) at month 3 to 4 of usage, but at the same time (month 3 to 4 of usage), I experienced extremely low libido. I have completely stopped the medication for 3 weeks now, and I think I am recovering. Thanks."

• old...
• June 2, 2017

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "It is effective - I noticed less hair in the shower. But I had to stop because it makes my head itch, and I end up losing hair because either I am scratching or brushing. I must be sensitive to one of the chemicals. I had the same problem with the 2% solution. I have to look for another way to keep my hair - I envy those who can tolerate. :("

• Eli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 21, 2020

For Alopecia "I'm 23 and noticed a receding hairline since I was 20, so I started using Kirkland minoxidil since it was very cheap, and after 4 months of use, I started noticing my hairline was really starting to grow back, but had to stop due to complete loss of libido and erectile dysfunction. Never had that problem at all. I've always been very sexually active, so I knew it had to be minoxidil, and after 5 months of being off it, I'm slowly getting my mojo back."

• sun...
• March 11, 2016

For Alopecia "Please be careful. I used the 4% for 2 months, and my blood pressure went up to 258! It worked on my hair, but I was dizzy and had headaches. When I figured out what was going on, I washed my hair and stopped using it. I could not find the blood pressure warning in the current literature but found it in a 2003 medical blog. Rogaine has not been tested on people over 65, and in rare cases, it can raise your blood pressure. In 4 days since stopping, my pressure is going down and currently is in the 150s. The 2003 blog said it would take between 1-2 months to be completely out of your system. I would recommend anyone with high blood pressure to stay away from it."

• Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2018

Minoxidil topical "I used to have very thick hair. When I was about 65, I noticed how thin my hair was getting and was horrified. I could clearly see my scalp to the middle of the top of my head. I told this to my doctor. He mentioned Rogaine. I had heard about Rogaine for years and thought it must be too good to be true and probably doesn't work. I began using it on October 17, 2017, and it is now April 14, 2018. My hair is completely normal. If I had not seen this for myself, I would not have believed it. If I keep the top part cut short, it actually looks thick. It is starting to grow out longer, and the scalp can faintly be seen. I am more than happy with this product."

• Max...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2021

For Alopecia "Minoxidil really induces a wide range of persistent sexual, physical, and psychological/mental side effects that do not go away even after drug discontinuation, including persistent loss of libido, ED (erectile dysfunction), impotence, loss of morning, nocturnal, and random erections, reduced sperm volume, weak ejaculation and watery or clumpy sperm leak, weak orgasm, penile shortening and curvature, genital numbness, severe depression, extreme anxiety and fatigue, difficulty focusing and concentrating, loss of motivation, loss of train of thought, slurring of speech, brain fog, dizziness, muscle twitches, loss of muscle and bone, weight gain (fat), collagen disorders, sleep disorders, weak urination/urine flow, blurry vision, testicular/penis pain, heart palpitations, swallowing disorders, bad body response to junk food consumption, and high sugar (tickling of throat)."

• Typ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2016

Minoxidil topical for Alopecia "I started to notice thinning in the front of my hair in my late 30s. Recently, it was more than I wanted. So I went to a major pharmacy and retail chain and purchased the generic Rogaine Extra Strength. For the first month, there was no change. But I heard that it really doesn't start working until the second month of applying it to your scalp. Next week is officially month two. I applied Rogaine twice a day, once in the morning and once before I went to bed. This last week, I noticed more hair growth. It works. Granted, it wasn't like I suddenly had the hair of a 15-year-old boy. Where my hair was thinning, it has grown in and the follicles appear thicker. I gave it a 7 out of 10 because the growth is not a huge amount, but there is some."