Microneedling is a safe and a promising tool in hair stimulation and also is useful to treat hair loss refractory to Minoxidil therapy
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Minoxidil is supposed to treat hair loss, not accelerate the process
Rather any hair that is waiting in line to be shed is welcome to shed now
The product comes as a gel or a foam, and is meant to be applied topically to your scalp on a daily basis
It's a common side effect that occurs when using this hair loss medication
Topical minoxidil is a treatment for hair loss and hair loss-related conditions, such as alopecia
How long does it last? 😉 How long does the dread shed last? Mine started six weeks ago and is still going
Answer: Minoxidil dread shed - what if it does not occur? Great question! The short answer is "no" but here is the longer answer
Oral Minoxidil is a long lasting solution for hair loss conditions, such as androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, as long as you continue to take the medication
This medicine causes a temporary increase in hair growth in most people
ago Party_Sloth1 How bad is the minoxidil dread shed really? Hi friends, looking to start 2% minoxidil but afraid to because I had read that some people have had their dread shed for 2+ months
Will I be good or should I just leave it? 1 Sort by: Open comment sort options Add a Comment beardgainsincoming Dermaroller along with Minoxidil treated group was statistically superior to Minoxidil treated group in promoting hair growth in men with AGA for all 3 primary efficacy measures of hair growth
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I'm also just worried about if I decided to stop taking minoxidil, in most cases the hair that grew with minoxidil will fall out, impacting the integrity of the locs
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Everyone's different and this can be normal
In one study, researchers compared the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil alone with a combination of the two medications
The hair count is increasing
I had a real dread shed, and it was VERY obvious to me that it was NOT hair loss
5mm), spiro 200mg, keto 2% shampoo, nutrafol, rosemary oil drops in my shampoo
This is because I have found that a certain dose will begin to lose its efficacy over time, and shedding will ensue, until the dose is increased
625 mg (1/4 pill) and seeing how patients do over 3-6 months and then going up to 1/2 pill (1
So happy with these results
While Minoxidil has a longer-standing reputation and broader availability, Aminexil has been making waves in specific markets Hi Glum_Description_61! This is a reminder to please be sure to read the subreddit's rules before posting any comments, And please do not give Minoxidil related advice if you don't have experience with Minoxidil or haven't researched it thoroughly to avoid violation of rule #4 (false information / harmful advice) intentionally or unintentionally
I don't think there's a set timeline really
Below, we've gone into more detail about what minoxidil is, as well as how it works as a treatment for In order to answer your question thoroughly, first let us explain the 'dread shed' you refer to, in relation to high strength minoxidil
When I started topical minox back in aug of 2021, I didn't really experience a dread shed, and from the testimonies on here, I figured my hair growth response would be rather weak to it
Try to push through! I thought the same thing, but I've now been on the oral minox for 3 months and the shedding has truly decreased, and I lose far fewer hairs - I can't remember the last time I lost this little when showering! I will say my dread shed lasted like 6-8 weeks (which seemed like an eternity) but I do 85K subscribers in the Dreadlocks community
You'll often find low-level light laser therapy in the form of caps or helmet-like devices, like the iRestore Laser Pro, which has been approved by the FDA
I started noticing increased shedding about a year ago and briefly tried minoxidil the end of 2022
I sent the pictures of the hair I was losing to my mom, and she again told me to just use the damn Tricovit serum
the first 3 months it felt like i was staring at my head every night, desperately trying to find the growth, but the last 3 months flew by so quick
My congos covered many bald spots, while minoxidil has helped stimulate new growth
It could be that you are not quite on the right dose (yet) so you and your dermatologist can decide if going up to 1
Other treatments include Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), where we use your
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Oral Minoxidil is a long lasting solution for hair loss conditions, such as androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, as long as you continue to take the medication
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Some friends said and advised that 1 week or 5 days break will increase its effectiveness, im evaluating it
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5mgs is very good
Everyone’s different and this can be normal
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Doses for oral Minoxidil are only based of anecdotal reports, As it has not been properly trialed for the treatment of hairloss
5 mgs
Been on 5% minoxidil, dermarolling (1
I started with 10mg/day and am now taking 25mg/day
If you get off it, decrease the dosage slowly and over a period of 6-12 months
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I should’ve started sooner but I’m glad I started when I did! 429 upvotes · 60 comments
Hi Glum_Description_61! This is a reminder to please be sure to read the subreddit's rules before posting any comments, And please do not give Minoxidil related advice if you don't have experience with Minoxidil or haven't researched it thoroughly to avoid violation of rule #4 (false information / harmful advice) intentionally or unintentionally
IM USING KEEPS MINOXIDIL 5% ON MY DREADS BALDING/ THINING SITUATION