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community 2 month progress with topical rogaine foam and minoxidl oil twice a day

in Is this regrowth? 49 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation discusses a user's two-month progress with hair regrowth using topical Rogaine foam and minoxidil oil twice a day. Suggestions include adding finasteride to the regimen to address the root cause of hair loss.

community Any alternatives to topical min?

1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering alternatives to topical minoxidil for hair growth due to concerns about future cat ownership, mentioning stemoxydine and redensyl as possibilities. They currently use topical regaine foam and oral finasteride.

community Results after two years of treatment

in Progress Pictures 78 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Rogaine foam, microneedling, Nizoral, liquid minoxidil, and topical finasteride over two years, with most progress in the last six months. They plan to evaluate their progress in the fall and consider a hair transplant if needed.

community Warning: Your Rogaine Foam Might Not Contain Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 373 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced significant hair loss after using Rogaine foam purchased from Amazon, which failed a bleach test for Minoxidil. They discovered that even legitimate Rogaine products might be faulty and advised buying from reputable sources.

community Q for you guys: Topical foam minoxidil - best application method?

1 upvotes 9 months ago

The user switched from liquid to foam minoxidil to reduce skin irritation but finds foam harder to apply effectively to the scalp. A suggestion was made to melt the foam into a liquid for easier application.

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A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma to Topical Minoxidil Foam for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Women

research A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma to Topical Minoxidil Foam for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Women

22 citations , October 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study found that platelet-rich plasma was effective for hair regrowth in women with androgenic alopecia, though less so than minoxidil, but it was associated with improved quality of life responses.

Rabbit Syndrome Due to Topical Minoxidil Foam

research Rabbit syndrome because of topical minoxidil foam

2 citations , March 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Using too much minoxidil foam can cause a rare movement disorder with facial twitching, but symptoms go away when the correct dose is used.

research A randomized, controlled pilot trial comparing platelet-rich plasma to topical minoxidil foam for treatment of androgenic alopecia in women

August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.

research Effectiveness of once daily 5% minoxidil topical foam in the treatment of women with thinning hair due to female pattern hair loss (FPHL)

May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

5% minoxidil foam helps women with thinning hair.

research Effect of minoxidil topical foam on frontotemporal and vertex androgenetic alopecia in men: a 104‐week open‐label clinical trial

20 citations , September 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that 5% minoxidil topical foam was effective in stabilizing hair density and scalp coverage in men with moderate androgenetic alopecia over 104 weeks, with good safety and tolerability.

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learn Minoxidil

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

learn Overview

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Hair Transplant

Can you go bald after a hair transplant? Yes, you can still go bald after a hair transplant due to thinning native hair.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.

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