Thank you for this! I’m on week 3 and if anything I notice a reduction in shedding. My hair doctor told me as you said any medication that works will cause shedding at first. I’m not looking forward to that but I realize it’s a hump I have to get over before new hair starts to grow :) I’ve had excessive shedding phases after surgery and dramatic weight loss and she said it wouldn’t be more than that kind of shedding so that’s fine. I’m hopefull it will work! I’m on 2.5mg right now and will increase to 5mg next week per my doctors instruction. We shall see!
You're so welcome! The shed will come soon, but you can wear hats and dark cover up to get you through. It has a good effectiveness rate, so I hope you'll see great results! Best of luck to you!
I am just a couple weeks into oral minoxidil and have high hopes. I've lost a lot of weight on top of perimenopause and so I started losing a lot of hair. The medicine seems to be working because I'm definitely shedding more. It's nerve-wracking 😅 but I figure I can get through winter wearing wigs and toppers. Thank you for the moral support.
Hopefully you'll also get some recovery of hair from the weight loss related hair loss, too! Perimenopause, no fun, I know. Ugh! It is totally nerve wracking and it must be working well since you're already in that phase. It's so hard, but so worth it! Hang in there, girlie, and good luck! You're so welcome! 💕
Thank you for putting together this video! Are you only taking the minoxidil or are you also taking it with spironolactone or something else? I have been recommended both but not comfortable with the side effects listed for spironolactone.
You're so welcome! I am only taking Minoxidil because, exactly like you, I was definitely concerned with those side effects. If I can get acceptable results with this more minimal one, I'd rather go that route. Though I have heard good things about it. I don't like taking meds, but this is a very small dose with minimal side effects and it's working well. I like starting with the Minoxidil and then you can see how effective it is on its own without bringing something else into the mix. You may find that you're happy without adding in the extra things. Good luck! :)
Hi thanks so much for this I am 71 years old and still have pretty good hair but the thing I noticed a couple years ago is that I have a part that comes down from the crown and it makes my hair look dirty even though I just washed it the gal that cuts my hair said it’s from a cowlick and that I have always had this cowlick but because my hair is thinning it now causes my hair to part. I really know nothing about hair loss and am just now looking into it because I was looking at a plastic surgeon site and he said to not wait to get on it as soon as you notice any change.Is the minoxidil over the counter now or do you have to get a prescription. I also Read that if you used 2 things at once that can sometimes work better is there a particular shampoo that you used with the pill? thanks so much. I think your hair looks great.
You're so welcome! I have the same thing going on with a cowlick in my crown, so I know just what you mean. It's a pain! The oral Minoxidil is prescribed through your doctor or dermatologist. Much easier, in my opinion, than using the over the counter foams and liquids to apply. I feel like oral is most effective. I have tried many different shampoos, including the pricey Aveda line, and I didn't feel like they made a difference. When you read their claims, it just says that it promotes healthy hair and scalp with keeping it clean and nourished, not that it actually grows new hair. I've went down a rabbit hole and the dermatologists and doctors that I follow seem pretty skeptical, too. I take good quality multi vitamins. I've heard good things about red light therapy, but not tried it for hair. I've not found a shampoo that truly helps hair to grow and I'm skeptical about them, but if you find a good one, please let me know! :) Thank you, I appreciate that! Good luck! I'll keep everyone posted if I find anything else that's helpful! 💕
@@TerriWheatMakeupTribe just saw your reply - thanks! I’ll ask my derm re minoxidil. I’m sorry you have the same crown cowlick - it seems fairly common, or at least not uncommon.
@@Candleflower42 All of these things are more common than we realize, I think, but people don’t generally talk about it. It’s good to support each other and know we are not alone. Good luck! 💕
Yes; it's part of the makeup line that I sell. Here is my link to it- terriwheatmakeuptribe.seintofficial.com/en/lists/01jabp64td9mqjadnddf4t0je5?aff=NzE4MTQ4 I use Indigo for my medium to dark brown roots, but if you have black hair, Cola might be a better fit :) Let me know if you need help! 💕
The possible side effects affecting the heart is concerning. What prompted you to start knowing this and have you experienced any heart issues or swelling that your dr. had to address?
Well, I have some heart issues and am not a medicine taker, so I wanted to research everything well. But, the dosage I take for hair loss is a fraction of the much larger doses taken by people using it as a blood pressure medicine. I had a battery of cardiac tests in December and started Minoxidil in January. I had more heart tests in May and actually had improvement across the board since starting it. I'm not saying it improved my heart, but I know that it didn't harm anything, so that was very reassuring for me. It's a prescribed medication, so always talk to your doctor and make sure it makes sense and is a fit for your personal health status before considering it, but for me, luckily, I've had no ill effects and it's been very positive. I wish you the best of luck! :)
I take 1.25 mg daily. My doctor orders the 2.5 mg and has me halve them. I've heard that 5 mg is very effective, but that it makes you more likely to have side effects. I wanted to start with the lowest dosage I could that is still effective and, luckily, it's working. Good luck!
Extremely helpful and you are very pretty!
Thank you so much!!! 🥰 So glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for this! I’m on week 3 and if anything I notice a reduction in shedding. My hair doctor told me as you said any medication that works will cause shedding at first. I’m not looking forward to that but I realize it’s a hump I have to get over before new hair starts to grow :) I’ve had excessive shedding phases after surgery and dramatic weight loss and she said it wouldn’t be more than that kind of shedding so that’s fine. I’m hopefull it will work!
I’m on 2.5mg right now and will increase to 5mg next week per my doctors instruction. We shall see!
You're so welcome! The shed will come soon, but you can wear hats and dark cover up to get you through. It has a good effectiveness rate, so I hope you'll see great results! Best of luck to you!
I appreciate you sharing your experience. I am feeling very hopeful now.
Thank you and good luck! 💕
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So Happy for you!! I see a big difference 😊
Thank you! 🥰 I see it, too, especially in person! I feel like I can breathe, again!
I am just a couple weeks into oral minoxidil and have high hopes. I've lost a lot of weight on top of perimenopause and so I started losing a lot of hair. The medicine seems to be working because I'm definitely shedding more. It's nerve-wracking 😅 but I figure I can get through winter wearing wigs and toppers. Thank you for the moral support.
Hopefully you'll also get some recovery of hair from the weight loss related hair loss, too! Perimenopause, no fun, I know. Ugh! It is totally nerve wracking and it must be working well since you're already in that phase. It's so hard, but so worth it! Hang in there, girlie, and good luck! You're so welcome! 💕
Ty for this
@@lorettawalsh9566 You’re so welcome, Loretta! Good luck!
I'm happy for you ❤
Thank you; I appreciate that! ❤
Thank you for putting together this video! Are you only taking the minoxidil or are you also taking it with spironolactone or something else? I have been recommended both but not comfortable with the side effects listed for spironolactone.
You're so welcome! I am only taking Minoxidil because, exactly like you, I was definitely concerned with those side effects. If I can get acceptable results with this more minimal one, I'd rather go that route. Though I have heard good things about it. I don't like taking meds, but this is a very small dose with minimal side effects and it's working well. I like starting with the Minoxidil and then you can see how effective it is on its own without bringing something else into the mix. You may find that you're happy without adding in the extra things. Good luck! :)
Hi thanks so much for this I am 71 years old and still have pretty good hair but the thing I noticed a couple years ago is that I have a part that comes down from the crown and it makes my hair look dirty even though I just washed it the gal that cuts my hair said it’s from a cowlick and that I have always had this cowlick but because my hair is thinning it now causes my hair to part. I really know nothing about hair loss and am just now looking into it because I was looking at a plastic surgeon site and he said to not wait to get on it as soon as you notice any change.Is the minoxidil over the counter now or do you have to get a prescription. I also Read that if you used 2 things at once that can sometimes work better is there a particular shampoo that you used with the pill? thanks so much. I think your hair looks great.
You're so welcome! I have the same thing going on with a cowlick in my crown, so I know just what you mean. It's a pain! The oral Minoxidil is prescribed through your doctor or dermatologist. Much easier, in my opinion, than using the over the counter foams and liquids to apply. I feel like oral is most effective. I have tried many different shampoos, including the pricey Aveda line, and I didn't feel like they made a difference. When you read their claims, it just says that it promotes healthy hair and scalp with keeping it clean and nourished, not that it actually grows new hair. I've went down a rabbit hole and the dermatologists and doctors that I follow seem pretty skeptical, too. I take good quality multi vitamins. I've heard good things about red light therapy, but not tried it for hair. I've not found a shampoo that truly helps hair to grow and I'm skeptical about them, but if you find a good one, please let me know! :) Thank you, I appreciate that! Good luck! I'll keep everyone posted if I find anything else that's helpful! 💕
@@TerriWheatMakeupTribe just saw your reply - thanks! I’ll ask my derm re minoxidil. I’m sorry you have the same crown cowlick - it seems fairly common, or at least not uncommon.
@@Candleflower42 All of these things are more common than we realize, I think, but people don’t generally talk about it. It’s good to support each other and know we are not alone. Good luck! 💕
That is great news you respond well to it. What dosage are you taking?
Thank you! Yes, a big relief! I'm taking 1.25 mg.
Please give information on the cream contour
Yes; it's part of the makeup line that I sell. Here is my link to it- terriwheatmakeuptribe.seintofficial.com/en/lists/01jabp64td9mqjadnddf4t0je5?aff=NzE4MTQ4 I use Indigo for my medium to dark brown roots, but if you have black hair, Cola might be a better fit :) Let me know if you need help! 💕
The possible side effects affecting the heart is concerning. What prompted you to start knowing this and have you experienced any heart issues or swelling that your dr. had to address?
Well, I have some heart issues and am not a medicine taker, so I wanted to research everything well. But, the dosage I take for hair loss is a fraction of the much larger doses taken by people using it as a blood pressure medicine. I had a battery of cardiac tests in December and started Minoxidil in January. I had more heart tests in May and actually had improvement across the board since starting it. I'm not saying it improved my heart, but I know that it didn't harm anything, so that was very reassuring for me. It's a prescribed medication, so always talk to your doctor and make sure it makes sense and is a fit for your personal health status before considering it, but for me, luckily, I've had no ill effects and it's been very positive. I wish you the best of luck! :)
What dosage did you use
I take 1.25 mg daily. My doctor orders the 2.5 mg and has me halve them. I've heard that 5 mg is very effective, but that it makes you more likely to have side effects. I wanted to start with the lowest dosage I could that is still effective and, luckily, it's working. Good luck!