Action of Topical Minoxidil in the Bald Stump-Tailed Macaque

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil led to hair thinning and loss of baby hairs, likely due to a shedding phase. Users suggest this is common and may improve by the six-month mark.

A 37-year-old is using topical Minoxidil once daily to address hair thinning, avoiding finasteride due to regular blood donations. They are satisfied with the results, seeing new hair growth, and prioritize blood donation over additional treatments.

The conversation discusses using minoxidil spray for hair thinning, with advice to use a dropper for better application. Many users recommend adding finasteride as a DHT blocker for more effective hair loss prevention.

Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.

Minoxidil 5% was used twice daily, leading to hair regrowth and increased density. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil and finasteride, but currently uses a topical solution with 0.1% finasteride.

A 36-year-old experienced slow, diffuse hair thinning over 15 years and saw significant improvement using 5% topical minoxidil alone for 3 months, without finasteride or microneedling. The user is pleased with the results, noting increased hair density and no visible scalp, and plans to continue monitoring progress without using hormone-affecting treatments.