Thank you thank you thank you so much for this! I have a love hate relationship for minoxidil mostly because of how it leaves your hair. I tried this and my hair feels just fine!!!
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice Hey dr. barusco i recently bought a monoxidil (for 3 months) and should i say this is a helpful video. I was wondering how to use it. Are there any chances I end up losing more hair because I am in my early twenties and my dad was sceptical about it.
@@armando6829I know it’s a year later but NO there is no chance that minoxidil will cause you to lose more hair. As someone who noticed their hair thinning in their mid-20s, I WISH I started minoxidil (AND finasteride!) at your age because then I could have FROZEN my hair loss where it was. Anyway back to your question: the only thing you need to know about minoxidil is that it typically causes increased SHEDDING (not hair loss) within the first few months of use but that goes away and then you start growing more and more hair after about 4 months or so. Shedding just refers to the hairs that fall out during showers and stuff. It is NOT permanent. Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, I’ve just researched this topic quite a bit.
Hi I just started using minoxidil I bought the liquid 2% I wanted to make sure there are no immediate side effects. I may upgrade to 5%. Doing this twice a day is very inconvenient. The dropper is pretty useless so I got a thin 1 ml syringe and that is perfect to control the drops that come out. I use my thumb and index finger to pull the stem of the syringe down while holding the syringe in between middle and ring finger instead of pressing the top button, like giving a shot. This works great. Total control of drops.
This is SO helpful! With my hair type I usually only wash it once a week and the minoxidil built up so much in my hair, and felt gross. I'll start doing it with a qtip! Thank you!
I applied minoxidil for the first time today. I still have hair,it's only thinning very slowly but after a few years of this,I thought I'd bite the bullet. I applied it using he technique shown here and it was easy peasy lemon squeezy! Thanks for posting this video! Alopecia sucks 😂
Thank you for this video! I just started last night with the dropper & it was running down my forehead & making the hair 2 inches from my scalp wet & greasy. Thanks again!
Good application with a Q tip. Makes the application easier. My only worry is that I do not cover every single square millimeter of my scalp but, you said that it spreads once it penetrates
I find that method to be wasteful, as a lot of the liquid soaks into the cotton, and never transfers to the scalp. Just use the dropper to place a drop at the scalp. Some of it is going to migrate up the hair shafts due to capillary action, but it can't be helped.
I just started using minoxidil. Instead of using a new qtip all the time I just put a few drops in an old contact lens case and use one qtip until the solution is gone.
Cheers for that piece of helpful trivia, Alek(s)...actually, when I first read your post, for a split-second I thought that you meant that the entire bottle of minoxidil only had a half-life of 22 hours & that was quite a shock! But please forgive me, as I'm a natural blonde & am thus quite a 'himbo' at times!! Yeah, it makes no sense at all to apply the stuff twice per day, given the potency of its first application, as it goes...I had no idea at all that the one dose lasted so long...cheers mate...Matt.
Thank you for this very informative video. I wish you were my doctor. I get a rushed 2-5 minute appointment with my dermatologist and am always left with a million questions about routine, supplements, etc.
This was great! I’m just starting Minoxidil (😩) and the q-tip Application is going to be better than trying to blob the foam on with my fingers. Thank you for posting.
THANK YOU! This is SOOOOO helpful! I'm just about to start this process, and it seemed a bit overwhelming. I appreciate your thorough explanation and demonstration. I'm going to mention your ideas to my dermatologist when I see her next time.
Man this video is a God send. I just recieved my first bottle of Min and used the soray fir the first time. I have a thinning hairline so after rubbing it in its made my hairline look even worse. Im definately going to try this method.
Wow thank you so much for this guide! I had almost given up on rogaine because it made my hair feel so gross. This was very informative. Also your guinea pig/model is so cute ☺️
I'm 26 and got minoxidil for my eyebrows and it works, as a natural blonde with baby fine hair I realize my hair journey is going to be difficult and will prob have to use it on my scalp soon
Very helpful! Good to know not limited to just the crown area. Would be an even better video if you would get rid of the huge annoying banners along the sides.......
@HairLossMedicalAdvice Camera angle too high. Needs to be closer up to see what you are doing. Either move it or get an assistant to film. And yes - get rid of those blue monstrosities they detract
3 years of using minoxidil I've learned. #1 is I learned the two-bit 4 drops they ALL say to use is ridiculous. Does not fully cover the scalp. I only saw results after using two full droppers worth. And I got zero side effects. Don't bother with gloves. People act like minoxidil is some all powerful drug that will kill you and make hair grow where ever a drop falls. It does not! It takes 5 month of continued application to even begin to see results, so a little drop or running down your face won't do a thing to you. Don't bother with the foam. Definitely throw away the sprayer. Use dropper. It's not oily. I've used Hims, Keeps and Follixil. Maybe other brands are. Only wash your hair twice a week. Use derma roller once a week and I definitely used minoxidil immediately after rolling. I've never had any side effects, even with doubling the dosage I believe most of the side effects are psycosymatic and people get all worked up into believing they'll get the dreaded side effects. It all in their head. Minoxidil was originally a simple blood pressure medicine to be taken orally. A few drops on your head won't hurt.
I use scalp applicator. I’m too busy. I apply within a minute all over the scalp. Then I add a hydrating serum second pass or oil & call it a day. Past 3 months I’m regrowing hair! Not sure when the “fall out” phase occurs with this medication but I plan on long term. Costco has $8 bottles & lasts month. Hope this helps you!
Thank you for the video. I’m about to start using this product. I bought it already but too afraid to start reading many controversies…My trichologist said it is okay to apply the product on wet hair and dry with the hairdryer, while internet says the opposite. What would you say about it?
The challenge with applying to wet hair is that the solution will diffuse onto the wet hair and not remain on the scalp. Minoxidil can only absorb into the skin and reach the follicles if it's on the scalp and not the hair as Dr Barusco states in the video. Hope that helps.
When I use 1ml from the dropper it is like 30 drops for me, and I feel like there is a lot on my scalp. The Q-tip is much more comfortable, but It feels like I add much less liquid to my scalp. Can it be still enough for sure?
It’s a Q-tip, not a lollipop (size). Minimal waste. Compared to the disgusting, greasy strands look of a regular application, any inconsequential waste is completely worth it
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice yes been using the spray and got my hair all crunchy stiff like hairspray. I will try the q-tip from here on. Thank you for sharing this tip. No pun intended 😂.
Really helpful tipps, I have one question, how long do i need to wait after using it, before I am going to wash my hair. How long does it take to absorb
Glad you liked the video! If you are going to wash your hair, best to apply it after you wash. Most of the product is absorbed within 1-2 hours after application.
Thanks so much for the tips! I tend to use 3ml of 5% minoxidil to cover my whole head. Am I over dosing? I like using a dropper and apply with my ahead tilted backwards. I apply a little Vaseline around my hair line and behind ears beforehand as I apply at bedtime. This works well for me and it’s a quick! I think the q-tip method would take me ages 🤔
Yes you're overdosing. It shouldn't exceed more than 1 ml as the recommended dose cos it may affect your blood pressure level. I sometimes use 1.5 ml but I am always careful to use 1 ml. I just put some drops in the middle of the head and rub over it and some on the front part and rub over it. Don't feel like it's not applied all over, as it's thinner than water and it spreads all over the head wherever you take your fingers to massage on the scalp.
Seems like good info. I'm confused though about using minoxidil every other day. Everything I've come across says you have to use minoxidil 1-2 times a day. Is there research or clinical trials showing minoxidil is effective if used only every other day?
The ideal dose for women is once a day, and for men, twice a day. But many of my patients don't like to use it every day. In that case, every other day is better than not using it at all.
I have a question, why cant you use it on damp hair? I find my hair gets less greasy when i use the foam after my shower, when my hair is still damp (but not drupping wet) after leaving it wrapped in towel for 5 minutes. If i wait to apply the foam when my hair is fully dry, the hair instantly feels sticky and looks dirty. When applied damp, it doesn't. I wonder what's so bad about applying it on damp hair?
Great questions! The q-tip will absorb a small amount of the minoxidil, but it is not enough to prevent enough product getting into your scalp. To avoid contamination of the liquid, don't touch the flask with the q-tip. Try to drip the minoxidil into the q-tip without touching it.
@@X3RO_BLVK you utilise all the liquid i.e 1 ml in one sitting on your scalp. Then wash the flask. You are dipping the tip in the 1-2ml of liquid not the entire bottle.
Such a great video. I will use the Qtip method. Been on 5% once a day since 2014. Last several months more thinning on top and hairline. Derm just put me on 7% with progesterone. Used once and breakout at hairline. Allergic? How soon after workout can I apply minoxidil? Also how soon after application can I wear a hat. Thank you for your help.
Such an informative video. I’ve been searching for this information. Thank you. Can minoxidil be applied to towel dried hair or does hair have to be completely dry?
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice if the results are promising, could you link us here please? I read somewhere that it's the loss of brown fat on scalp that contributes to thinning. I find that interesting.
My dermatologist gave me 7% minoxidil/.1% progesterone. I am a 46 year old female with significant hair loss all over. Worse in the front hairline. All I see is scalp and minimal hair. The hair I have is healthy, long, none seems to be growing in but he thought he saw some new growth. I have about 50 % less hair than I did 1 year ago. Is this the right formulation for me? Thank you for this helpful video.
Thank you for your comments. The best way to evaluate your situation and give you some advice is to schedule a free online or in-person consultation with Dr. Barusco. You may do so by calling the office at 877-877-5200.
You may need to see a dermatologist as they often deal with female pattern hair loss and you may need the more effective oral anti-androgen medications (that block the effect of testosterone we all have in small amounts, and this causes the hair loss near the midline part area in women). The dermatologist can look with a magnifying glass and look for 'minaturised' hairs indicating this cause. Also your usual doctor needs to exclude other causes if it is more diffuse, generalised hair loss such as iron deficiency, underactive thyroid etc by blood tests. These conditions are easily treatable.
Great Content! The Problem I have with Minoxidil is that I get REALLY bad dandruff (Residue from the Minoxidil) any tips on how to deal with that? Do you recommend a solution with less Alcohol, I have heard that ist is not as effective.
Thank you!! Please share it with your friends and family. You may want to try the foam version of Minoxidil 5%. It is more gentle to the scalp, and it is just as effective and the liquid. Let us know how it goes.
Great video (from 3 years ago now, I'm well aware), Dr B...first-time viewer & am now a subscriber to your channel...I'm 51 today (the exact same day that Brad Pitt turns 61 & although I still do well enough at 51 & am fortunate to have a full head of hair, we're talking BRAD FREAKING PITT here, FFS!!) & although you probably can't tell from my bio' photo/avatar on here, I've always been dark blonde (actually, probably just a touch lighter than what I imagine Brad's natural colour would be - I've a British father & a Swedish/Welsh mother) that's now turning a shade of 'Clooney grey' that I actually really like & always had very thick hair re: HEAPS of the stuff but each strand is quite fine... Anyway, please excuse my unintentionally verbose & more than likely narcissistic-seeming post thus far but are there any potential downsides to using minoxidil occasionally, prior to what's almost inevitable hair loss for all of us, sooner of later, simply in an attempt to try to 'thicken' my frontal hairline? Now I probably seem a right nutter as well...?! Thanks in advance for your time, mate...cheers & best wishes from sunny 'Down Under' & have a great Xmas, wherever in the States you're located...Matt.
I am so confused!! How much do you pump out to use and where do you put it if uou are using both of your hands to part the hair and wipe the q tip on the scalp? Do we need to have someone help us do this? I live alone just confuses thanks
Yes. It can. Make sure you use the 5% concentration once a day. As an alternative, you may be a candidate to take minoxidil by mouth. Call our office for a consultation if you would like to talk about it.
Thank you for your comments. I have never heard of this side effect from minoxidil, but thank you for sharing it with us. Has anyone had any other uncommon side effects? Share them here so we can all learn. Thanks!
I've never been so frustrated with a product before. How does it spread everywhere on the scalp when applied just on specific areas, even when rubbing it in. Seems like such a small amount to be able to rub in everywhere on the scalp? Excited, not excited...
My hair got damaged sooo much always greasy and now they are super dry as dry grass Please someone suggest me what to do and how can I get my healthy scalp back
if this is from processes such as perming or bleaching/coloring it to a lighter shade, check with your hair dresser re treatments and moisturising products (shampoo, conditioners, treatments) for the hair. These may help. Avoid heat on the hair too and don't brush when its wet.
this is helpful. I have been using the foam for 2 months and decided to try the liquid now. Also I am letting my gray grow out and want to avoid yellowing of the hair. I have read that Minoxidil causes yellowing. Is there anything I can do in application that would prevent that?
Thank you for your comment. To avoid yellowing, try your best to apply the liquid to the scalp and avoid putting too much of in on the hair shaft, but it is not easy to do.
@@SCash-rl5ee It is commonly used to stop the 'brassy' very yellow when blonde hair is streaked/foils etc and this makes it more white. It is sold in all hair supplies shops or from your hairdresser. Don't leave it on too long if using the conditioner as it can make it gray (if it does don't worry it will come out with shampoo).
I'm about to start using this and already thought of using the q tip so now I'm confident! Tell me, I was my hair every morning as it does not last more than 1 day. I do very gently as hair is becoming thinner. Will it be ok to do treatment night before then wash in the morning. I'm thinking every other night as I have sensitive skin and scalp. Thanks so much the demonstration is very helpful.
1 ml may be enough depending on how much scalp area you are covering with it. More may be needed. Washing the hair every day is not necessary unless you want to.
I started using minoxidil and got dandruff, don't know if that was because of minoxidil or baby shampoo. which I switched to from my regular shampoo but stopped using baby shampoo now since, it gave me a little headache and felt like it didn't clean my hair so well now using anti dandruff shampoo to get of dandruff
Thank you. Question, I wash my hair every Friday can I use this everyday till I wash my hair on Fridays? Also, when I fill up syringe to 1 ml, do I put what's in the 1 ml on the QTIP little by little till all of the solution in the syringe is gone?
How long after applying should you wait before washing your hair? The instructions say wait 4 hours but my derm said that waiting an hour before washing would be ok? Thanks for the video!
Waiting 4 hours or more is recommended. Washing the hair too soon after these medications are applied will likely remove a significant amount of them before they are absorbed into the skin.
When using a Qtip with the foam version, will I be using less minoxidil than the recommended dose on the bottle? Or it doesnt matter as long as the area is covered?
I'm a guy and try to get it in my thin areas. However, I accidently get it in my hair all the time because I'm trying to get it throughout my head. Will this hurt my natural good hair permanently?
I am a man. And my doctor instructed me to use 2% minoxidil and once a day. I have a little male pattern baldness. And my main issue was damaged hair. So is it okay that i am using 2%?
Good eye! Yes. I have been using Minoxidil and Finasteride for many years, and have had hair transplants as well. If it wasn't for the medications I would have baldness instead of a thinning part. By using them I have been able to slow down the progression of my hair loss.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice - Yes, I've been using Dutasteride for a little over a year now. In conjunction with that, I was applying Minoxidil every day. I made the mistake of stopping Minoxidil this past May, 2021. Shed a lot of hair, really regret the decision. My Dermatologist told me to resume applying Minoxidil daily which I have. The shedding has drastically slowed down. Thats my photo to your left this past April 2021. Using Finasteride for 9 years, and Dutasteride for 1 year along with Minoxidil for 25 years, I've managed to keep a lot of my hair. I'm 65 years old, and I thank God for allowing me hair at this age.
Thank you for this! What about using a little ball of cotton instead of the Q-Tip? Would that cover more of it you think? I’m afraid the cotton would absorb it more than spread it
Do I actually have to wait 2-4 hours to go to bed after applying minoxidil? I am using the solution. Or is 30 minutes enough? Also do you think I should wear a shower cap so it doesn't transfer to my face? Thank you!
Thank you for the video. Some TH-camrs have said that the Regenepure minoxidil spray for men is one of the few that is non-greasy. Do you know anything about it? Most of the ones I have tried leave my scalp and hair very oily. Thank you again for sharing.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice Thanks. Let us know please. That's valuable info on vídeo. Reviews. Separately, I went with the Kirkland Minoxidil foam for now....
man what about men? i have medium hair and it still looks greasy. i even went crazy and divided my hair with hair clips but it still gets greasy. also if just use a dropper without massage it everywhere in the scalp won't there be portions of ur scalp that won't absorb the minoxidil?
WOW,, you made what is a really easy way to apply Minoxidil very labor intensive and way more difficult. This is correct more efficient EASY way to apply Minoxidil. 1: use the foam as is drys quicker than the liquid and doesn’t feel as greasy as the liquid, PLUS the foam has no PG that can cause skin irritation. 2: squirt the foam into a small baby food sized glass jar then place the lid on the jar. 3: run some warm water onto the glass jar for about 60 seconds which will turn the foam into a liquid. 4: use an eye dropper to apply the Minoxidil/Rogain directly on to your scalp, no cotton sticks or gloves are required and no sectioning the hair is needed. I’ve been applying Minoxidil/Rogain foam like this for years and it works great and keeps the rest of your hair from becoming greasy or sticky. Using small drops of the liquid all over your scalp will prevent the liquid from dripping onto your face or the back of your neck. I really hope nobody does this Q-tip method your suggesting as it’s way more difficult than the easy steps I just mapped out.
There is no difference between men and women’s rogaine…except the price. Women have to pay the pink tax. It’s a lot more expensive. Also, use the store brands. Again there is no difference except price. Rogaine products are more expensive than those labeled minoxidil. Both are the very same things.
Thank you thank you thank you so much for this! I have a love hate relationship for minoxidil mostly because of how it leaves your hair. I tried this and my hair feels just fine!!!
So happy that we were able to help you. Please share this video so that more people can benefit as well. Thank you!
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice Hey dr. barusco i recently bought a monoxidil (for 3 months) and should i say this is a helpful video. I was wondering how to use it. Are there any chances I end up losing more hair because I am in my early twenties and my dad was sceptical about it.
@@armando6829I know it’s a year later but NO there is no chance that minoxidil will cause you to lose more hair.
As someone who noticed their hair thinning in their mid-20s, I WISH I started minoxidil (AND finasteride!) at your age because then I could have FROZEN my hair loss where it was.
Anyway back to your question: the only thing you need to know about minoxidil is that it typically causes increased SHEDDING (not hair loss) within the first few months of use but that goes away and then you start growing more and more hair after about 4 months or so.
Shedding just refers to the hairs that fall out during showers and stuff. It is NOT permanent.
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, I’ve just researched this topic quite a bit.
Wonderful Q-tip hack. I gave up the last time I tried because it made my hair funky.
Thank you for your comment. I am glad the video helped!
Hi I just started using minoxidil I bought the liquid 2% I wanted to make sure there are no immediate side effects. I may upgrade to 5%. Doing this twice a day is very inconvenient. The dropper is pretty useless so I got a thin 1 ml syringe and that is perfect to control the drops that come out. I use my thumb and index finger to pull the stem of the syringe down while holding the syringe in between middle and ring finger instead of pressing the top button, like giving a shot. This works great. Total control of drops.
Thank you for your comment. Glad to hear that it is working for you. Upgrande to the 5% when you feel comfortable, for better effects. Good luck!
This is SO helpful! With my hair type I usually only wash it once a week and the minoxidil built up so much in my hair, and felt gross. I'll start doing it with a qtip! Thank you!
I applied minoxidil for the first time today. I still have hair,it's only thinning very slowly but after a few years of this,I thought I'd bite the bullet. I applied it using he technique shown here and it was easy peasy lemon squeezy! Thanks for posting this video! Alopecia sucks 😂
What a great video. I'm just starting with this and could not find any helpful videos until this one. Thank you~
Thank you so much for your comments. Glad you enjoyed it.
Your a genius. I didn’t want to use topical because of it causing greasy look in long hair. The q tip is very direct. Thank you!
Thank you for this video! I just started last night with the dropper & it was running down my forehead & making the hair 2 inches from my scalp wet & greasy. Thanks again!
Glad I could help!
Good application with a Q tip. Makes the application easier. My only worry is that I do not cover every single square millimeter of my scalp but, you said that it spreads once it penetrates
It does spread. Do the best you can to reach all the thinning areas.
I find that method to be wasteful, as a lot of the liquid soaks into the cotton, and never transfers to the scalp. Just use the dropper to place a drop at the scalp. Some of it is going to migrate up the hair shafts due to capillary action, but it can't be helped.
I just started using minoxidil. Instead of using a new qtip all the time I just put a few drops in an old contact lens case and use one qtip until the solution is gone.
You dont need to use it twice a day since it has a half life of 22 hours. So just take it before sleep and then wash your hair in the morning
Cheers for that piece of helpful trivia, Alek(s)...actually, when I first read your post, for a split-second I thought that you meant that the entire bottle of minoxidil only had a half-life of 22 hours & that was quite a shock! But please forgive me, as I'm a natural blonde & am thus quite a 'himbo' at times!!
Yeah, it makes no sense at all to apply the stuff twice per day, given the potency of its first application, as it goes...I had no idea at all that the one dose lasted so long...cheers mate...Matt.
Such a simple yet genius idea. Thanks
Glad you like it! Please consider sharing this video if you think it would help other people. We appreciate you!!
That was really helpful thank you, it was recommended to me but couldn’t even think how mI gonna use it every day on my long hair. 🙏
Glad it helped!
Hey! Could you manage using it with your long hair finally?
Thank you for this very informative video. I wish you were my doctor. I get a rushed 2-5 minute appointment with my dermatologist and am always left with a million questions about routine, supplements, etc.
This was great! I’m just starting Minoxidil (😩) and the q-tip Application is going to be better than trying to blob the foam on with my fingers. Thank you for posting.
You are welcome. Glad it helped!
I love using a q tip. It works way better than the dropper and really gets it into the scalp
Her hair is gorgeous! I think grey hair is so pretty.
I think so too!
THANK YOU! This is SOOOOO helpful! I'm just about to start this process, and it seemed a bit overwhelming. I appreciate your thorough explanation and demonstration. I'm going to mention your ideas to my dermatologist when I see her next time.
Man this video is a God send. I just recieved my first bottle of Min and used the soray fir the first time. I have a thinning hairline so after rubbing it in its made my hairline look even worse. Im definately going to try this method.
Wow thank you so much for this guide! I had almost given up on rogaine because it made my hair feel so gross. This was very informative. Also your guinea pig/model is so cute ☺️
Thank you. My "model" thanks you as well. Happy to hear that it was helpful.
I agree about the gross effect. But my thinning hair bothers me more.
Great tip my hair is less greasy and the product is lasting longer thanks
You’re welcome 😊 Happy that it worked for you!
I'm 26 and got minoxidil for my eyebrows and it works, as a natural blonde with baby fine hair I realize my hair journey is going to be difficult and will prob have to use it on my scalp soon
Thank you for your comment. Minoxidil can be effective on the eyebrows as well. Just be careful and don't let it go into your eyes!
Thank you for such an informative demo!
Very helpful! Good to know not limited to just the crown area. Would be an even better video if you would get rid of the huge annoying banners along the sides.......
Great! Thank you for your comment. Will work on improving the videos. Suggestions are always welcome!!
@HairLossMedicalAdvice Camera angle too high. Needs to be closer up to see what you are doing. Either move it or get an assistant to film.
And yes - get rid of those blue monstrosities they detract
3 years of using minoxidil I've learned.
#1 is I learned the two-bit 4 drops they ALL say to use is ridiculous. Does not fully cover the scalp. I only saw results after using two full droppers worth. And I got zero side effects. Don't bother with gloves. People act like minoxidil is some all powerful drug that will kill you and make hair grow where ever a drop falls. It does not! It takes 5 month of continued application to even begin to see results, so a little drop or running down your face won't do a thing to you.
Don't bother with the foam.
Definitely throw away the sprayer. Use dropper.
It's not oily. I've used Hims, Keeps and Follixil. Maybe other brands are.
Only wash your hair twice a week. Use derma roller once a week and I definitely used minoxidil immediately after rolling.
I've never had any side effects, even with doubling the dosage I believe most of the side effects are psycosymatic and people get all worked up into believing they'll get the dreaded side effects. It all in their head. Minoxidil was originally a simple blood pressure medicine to be taken orally. A few drops on your head won't hurt.
I use scalp applicator. I’m too busy. I apply within a minute all over the scalp. Then I add a hydrating serum second pass or oil & call it a day. Past 3 months I’m regrowing hair! Not sure when the “fall out” phase occurs with this medication but I plan on long term. Costco has $8 bottles & lasts month. Hope this helps you!
How do u go to work with grease on your hair?
Can you link your or a similar scalp applicator? I just googled and wasn’t sure which one was what
I'm curious too which is this applicator, and what hydration serum and oil?
I'd love a link or picture of the applicator too please :)
I feel like a q-tip would take forever. I like the spray bottle technique idea a lot better. I can part the hair and spray it right on the root.
Thank you for the video. I’m about to start using this product. I bought it already but too afraid to start reading many controversies…My trichologist said it is okay to apply the product on wet hair and dry with the hairdryer, while internet says the opposite. What would you say about it?
The challenge with applying to wet hair is that the solution will diffuse onto the wet hair and not remain on the scalp. Minoxidil can only absorb into the skin and reach the follicles if it's on the scalp and not the hair as Dr Barusco states in the video. Hope that helps.
It is ok to apply to dry or to wet hair.
Yes. You are right. That is why the q-tip method works well. You can get the minoxidil directly to the scalp, where it needs to be.
Hey, im glad i got this video now im very much happy
Thank you for watching and for your comment. Happy we were able to help you!
I am about to start this and the application with a q tip was new to me. Thanks
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Thank you for this video!! So helpful
When I use 1ml from the dropper it is like 30 drops for me, and I feel like there is a lot on my scalp. The Q-tip is much more comfortable, but It feels like I add much less liquid to my scalp. Can it be still enough for sure?
This was super helpful! Thank you so much.
So happy for you! Please share the video so other people can see it as well.
Thank you!!! This was SO helpful!
I'm so glad!
Will not q-tips absorb the minoxidil solution for every application resulting in wastage?
It’s a Q-tip, not a lollipop (size). Minimal waste. Compared to the disgusting, greasy strands look of a regular application, any inconsequential waste is completely worth it
Not really. The q-tip is small and any loss is negligible. You lose more if you use the spray in the bottle.
Agree!
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Yes agree. I found a glass shaped q tip kind of stick. Its 0 loss with it. :D
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice yes been using the spray and got my hair all crunchy stiff like hairspray. I will try the q-tip from here on. Thank you for sharing this tip. No pun intended 😂.
Great video! But what will my dermatologist prescribe? I have very fine thin hair?
Really helpful tipps, I have one question, how long do i need to wait after using it, before I am going to wash my hair. How long does it take to absorb
Glad you liked the video! If you are going to wash your hair, best to apply it after you wash. Most of the product is absorbed within 1-2 hours after application.
Thanks so much for the tips! I tend to use 3ml of 5% minoxidil to cover my whole head. Am I over dosing?
I like using a dropper and apply with my ahead tilted backwards. I apply a little Vaseline around my hair line and behind ears beforehand as I apply at bedtime. This works well for me and it’s a quick! I think the q-tip method would take me ages 🤔
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for sharing your technique on applying the minoxidil!!
Yes you're overdosing. It shouldn't exceed more than 1 ml as the recommended dose cos it may affect your blood pressure level. I sometimes use 1.5 ml but I am always careful to use 1 ml. I just put some drops in the middle of the head and rub over it and some on the front part and rub over it. Don't feel like it's not applied all over, as it's thinner than water and it spreads all over the head wherever you take your fingers to massage on the scalp.
@@zainalabideen7657 "I sometimes use 1.5 ml but I am always careful to use 1 ml." This makes no sense.
I've had hair loss for over 40 years ( female 74) is there any hope that this product still could work for me? Thank you in advance.
Yeah definitely but you have to keep suing it consistently like every day to see results in couple of weeks
It can still help. We are available for a consultation if you would like. Just get in touch with us.
Seems like good info. I'm confused though about using minoxidil every other day. Everything I've come across says you have to use minoxidil 1-2 times a day. Is there research or clinical trials showing minoxidil is effective if used only every other day?
The ideal dose for women is once a day, and for men, twice a day. But many of my patients don't like to use it every day. In that case, every other day is better than not using it at all.
can you use both oral and topical minoxodyl at the same time for a double wammy affect.
I have a question, why cant you use it on damp hair? I find my hair gets less greasy when i use the foam after my shower, when my hair is still damp (but not drupping wet) after leaving it wrapped in towel for 5 minutes.
If i wait to apply the foam when my hair is fully dry, the hair instantly feels sticky and looks dirty. When applied damp, it doesn't. I wonder what's so bad about applying it on damp hair?
Doesn’t the q tip absorb the minoxidil? And what happens if i “contaminate” the liquid with the same q tip?
Great questions! The q-tip will absorb a small amount of the minoxidil, but it is not enough to prevent enough product getting into your scalp. To avoid contamination of the liquid, don't touch the flask with the q-tip. Try to drip the minoxidil into the q-tip without touching it.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice Understood, but what happens if i contaminate the liquid using twice the same q tip that i used for spreading the solution?
@@X3RO_BLVK you utilise all the liquid i.e 1 ml in one sitting on your scalp. Then wash the flask. You are dipping the tip in the 1-2ml of liquid not the entire bottle.
I find it helps to pour the liquid into a small cup then dip the a tip into that.
H ow many qtips in total for one dosage session?
Thank you so much so 3 times a week still helpful?
Yes.
Such a great video. I will use the Qtip method. Been on 5% once a day since 2014. Last several months more thinning on top and hairline. Derm just put me on 7% with progesterone. Used once and breakout at hairline. Allergic?
How soon after workout can I apply minoxidil? Also how soon after application can I wear a hat. Thank you for your help.
Such an informative video. I’ve been searching for this information. Thank you.
Can minoxidil be applied to towel dried hair or does hair have to be completely dry?
Just realized you answered this question in other comments. So yes, I can apply to towel dried hair.
Does it matter that you won't be using the recommended 1 ml dosage?
Not really. Use as much as you need to cover the areas you want to treat.
Don't you waste a lot of product in the cotton bud? Also, how do you control that you are using the right dose?
I see the sign off to the side of your mirror about "fat". How does that help with hair growth? Thank you!
This is a research study we were doing using cells from fat. The study is currently closed. Results are not yet available.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice if the results are promising, could you link us here please? I read somewhere that it's the loss of brown fat on scalp that contributes to thinning. I find that interesting.
My dermatologist gave me 7% minoxidil/.1% progesterone. I am a 46 year old female with significant hair loss all over. Worse in the front hairline. All I see is scalp and minimal hair. The hair I have is healthy, long, none seems to be growing in but he thought he saw some new growth. I have about 50 % less hair than I did 1 year ago. Is this the right formulation for me? Thank you for this helpful video.
Thank you for your comments. The best way to evaluate your situation and give you some advice is to schedule a free online or in-person consultation with Dr. Barusco. You may do so by calling the office at 877-877-5200.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice thank you!
You may need to see a dermatologist as they often deal with female pattern hair loss and you may need the more effective oral anti-androgen medications (that block the effect of testosterone we all have in small amounts, and this causes the hair loss near the midline part area in women). The dermatologist can look with a magnifying glass and look for 'minaturised' hairs indicating this cause. Also your usual doctor needs to exclude other causes if it is more diffuse, generalised hair loss such as iron deficiency, underactive thyroid etc by blood tests. These conditions are easily treatable.
Thank you so much! So should Minoxidil be washed out after 8 hours before the next application?
Not necessarily.
I bought a bottle that says its for men can I use it? its 5% but on the back says for men only
Thank you for your comment. Yes. Women can - and should - use the Minoxidil 5%, but only once a day. Good luck!
Great Content!
The Problem I have with Minoxidil is that I get REALLY bad dandruff (Residue from the Minoxidil) any tips on how to deal with that? Do you recommend a solution with less Alcohol, I have heard that ist is not as effective.
Thank you!! Please share it with your friends and family. You may want to try the foam version of Minoxidil 5%. It is more gentle to the scalp, and it is just as effective and the liquid. Let us know how it goes.
Is using dry shampoo okay to help with the greasiness or will that actually hurt the effectiveness of the medication?
It does not. Dry shampoos are a good solution to control oiliness in between hair washes.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice thank you :)
This was very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video (from 3 years ago now, I'm well aware), Dr B...first-time viewer & am now a subscriber to your channel...I'm 51 today (the exact same day that Brad Pitt turns 61 & although I still do well enough at 51 & am fortunate to have a full head of hair, we're talking BRAD FREAKING PITT here, FFS!!) & although you probably can't tell from my bio' photo/avatar on here, I've always been dark blonde (actually, probably just a touch lighter than what I imagine Brad's natural colour would be - I've a British father & a Swedish/Welsh mother) that's now turning a shade of 'Clooney grey' that I actually really like & always had very thick hair re: HEAPS of the stuff but each strand is quite fine...
Anyway, please excuse my unintentionally verbose & more than likely narcissistic-seeming post thus far but are there any potential downsides to using minoxidil occasionally, prior to what's almost inevitable hair loss for all of us, sooner of later, simply in an attempt to try to 'thicken' my frontal hairline? Now I probably seem a right nutter as well...?!
Thanks in advance for your time, mate...cheers & best wishes from sunny 'Down Under' & have a great Xmas, wherever in the States you're located...Matt.
I am so confused!! How much do you pump out to use and where do you put it if uou are using both of your hands to part the hair and wipe the q tip on the scalp? Do we need to have someone help us do this? I live alone just confuses thanks
Can I still use dry shampoo while using this
Yes. Not a problem.
Does rogaine work on hairloss on the sides of your head above you ears? I never hear anything about this type of hair loss.
Yes. It can. Make sure you use the 5% concentration once a day. As an alternative, you may be a candidate to take minoxidil by mouth. Call our office for a consultation if you would like to talk about it.
Would a cotton ball work? Say take the 1ml dropper and drop a few drops onto the cotton ball to apply to the temple region?
A cotton ball will work as well.
thanks for the idea, works perfectly!
Great to hear!
Guys i feel a bitter/sour taste in my mouth after applying minoxidil , with every food i eat, its disturbing help???
Thank you for your comments. I have never heard of this side effect from minoxidil, but thank you for sharing it with us. Has anyone had any other uncommon side effects? Share them here so we can all learn. Thanks!
Thank you! Great advice!
You bet!
I've never been so frustrated with a product before. How does it spread everywhere on the scalp when applied just on specific areas, even when rubbing it in. Seems like such a small amount to be able to rub in everywhere on the scalp? Excited, not excited...
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My hair got damaged sooo much always greasy and now they are super dry as dry grass
Please someone suggest me what to do and how can I get my healthy scalp back
if this is from processes such as perming or bleaching/coloring it to a lighter shade, check with your hair dresser re treatments and moisturising products (shampoo, conditioners, treatments) for the hair. These may help. Avoid heat on the hair too and don't brush when its wet.
Great suggestions. I agree.
having a person apply it with q tips I imagine would feel good
Maybe...
this is helpful. I have been using the foam for 2 months and decided to try the liquid now. Also I am letting my gray grow out and want to avoid yellowing of the hair. I have read that Minoxidil causes yellowing. Is there anything I can do in application that would prevent that?
Thank you for your comment. To avoid yellowing, try your best to apply the liquid to the scalp and avoid putting too much of in on the hair shaft, but it is not easy to do.
I wonder if the purple shampoo will help with the yellowing it’s causing?
Use purple shampoo and/or conditioner :)
@@GlowElevatedOfficial Where do you get the purple shampoo? And is that what it's called? Thanks.
@@SCash-rl5ee It is commonly used to stop the 'brassy' very yellow when blonde hair is streaked/foils etc and this makes it more white. It is sold in all hair supplies shops or from your hairdresser. Don't leave it on too long if using the conditioner as it can make it gray (if it does don't worry it will come out with shampoo).
I'm about to start using this and already thought of using the q tip so now I'm confident! Tell me, I was my hair every morning as it does not last more than 1 day. I do very gently as hair is becoming thinner. Will it be ok to do treatment night before then wash in the morning. I'm thinking every other night as I have sensitive skin and scalp. Thanks so much the demonstration is very helpful.
Thank you for your feedback. Using it once every other night is ok. I hope it helps you! Let us know!
Is minoxidil once a day effective for men?
If you using minoxidle once per day is 1ml enough? And do u have to wash ur hair every day.
1 ml may be enough depending on how much scalp area you are covering with it. More may be needed. Washing the hair every day is not necessary unless you want to.
This is so helpful!!!
Glad you liked it!
Would using a comb work? I just started using this and it makes my hair hard as a rock after it dries
Sure. Try and see. Maybe share your experience with us here so we can all learn. Thanks!
Question. Is just parting the hair 3 times and applying 3 lines of minoxidil enough to cover the scalp. I'm a male with long hair btw.
Hey can i use the dropeer by itself as a qtip without using my fingers
You can. Just move the dropper along your scalp, squeezing a little bit of the liquid as you move around.
That’s what I do with the dropper. It works well for me.
I started using minoxidil and got dandruff, don't know if that was because of minoxidil or baby shampoo. which I switched to from my regular shampoo but stopped using baby shampoo now since, it gave me a little headache and felt like it didn't clean my hair so well now using anti dandruff shampoo to get of dandruff
Thank you for your comments. Sometimes minoxidil can dry the scalp and cause dandruff and itching. Try the minoxidil foam, which is less drying.
Thank you. Question, I wash my hair every Friday can I use this everyday till I wash my hair on Fridays? Also, when I fill up syringe to 1 ml, do I put what's in the 1 ml on the QTIP little by little till all of the solution in the syringe is gone?
Yes, you may use it every day until you wash on Fridays. Regarding the syringe, yes, this is the best way to avoid wasting it.
Awesome info
How long after applying should you wait before washing your hair? The instructions say wait 4 hours but my derm said that waiting an hour before washing would be ok? Thanks for the video!
Waiting 4 hours or more is recommended. Washing the hair too soon after these medications are applied will likely remove a significant amount of them before they are absorbed into the skin.
When using a Qtip with the foam version, will I be using less minoxidil than the recommended dose on the bottle? Or it doesnt matter as long as the area is covered?
The actual dose does not matter, as long as you get the minoxidil in the front, middle and crown of the scalp.
I'm a guy and try to get it in my thin areas. However, I accidently get it in my hair all the time because I'm trying to get it throughout my head. Will this hurt my natural good hair permanently?
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I am a man. And my doctor instructed me to use 2% minoxidil and once a day. I have a little male pattern baldness. And my main issue was damaged hair. So is it okay that i am using 2%?
i'm not a doctor but i would go with the 5%. i think that's pretty standard.
As I watched, it would appear that you're thinning on your part. Are you using Minoxidil and Finasteride?
Good eye! Yes. I have been using Minoxidil and Finasteride for many years, and have had hair transplants as well. If it wasn't for the medications I would have baldness instead of a thinning part. By using them I have been able to slow down the progression of my hair loss.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice - Yes, I've been using Dutasteride for a little over a year now. In conjunction with that, I was applying Minoxidil every day. I made the mistake of stopping Minoxidil this past May, 2021. Shed a lot of hair, really regret the decision. My Dermatologist told me to resume applying Minoxidil daily which I have. The shedding has drastically slowed down. Thats my photo to your left this past April 2021. Using Finasteride for 9 years, and Dutasteride for 1 year along with Minoxidil for 25 years, I've managed to keep a lot of my hair. I'm 65 years old, and I thank God for allowing me hair at this age.
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Thank you for this! What about using a little ball of cotton instead of the Q-Tip? Would that cover more of it you think? I’m afraid the cotton would absorb it more than spread it
That should work, though there might be more wasted product on the cotton... Let us know if it works and how you like it.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice thank you!
Thank you, that makes so much sense!
Thank you!
If we use a cotton swab to apply the liquid 5% minoxidil, do we still use a full 1ml or do we use less than 1 ml?
You may use as much as you need (less or more than 1 ml) to cover the areas you are treating.
Can I get by with minoxidil by using it once a day or do I need to follow the instructions & use it twice a day?
For men, the ideal dose is twice a day, but once a day is better than not using it at all...
By this method we don't know how much minoxidil we use
Thank you
You're welcome
Do I actually have to wait 2-4 hours to go to bed after applying minoxidil? I am using the solution. Or is 30 minutes enough? Also do you think I should wear a shower cap so it doesn't transfer to my face? Thank you!
30 minutes should be enough. The alcohol in the minoxidil makes it dry very quickly.
Does the facial growth go once u stop
Yes. Any facial hair growth that is due to the action of the minoxidil will slowly disappear once you stop using it.
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Thank you for the video. Some TH-camrs have said that the Regenepure minoxidil spray for men is one of the few that is non-greasy. Do you know anything about it?
Most of the ones I have tried leave my scalp and hair very oily.
Thank you again for sharing.
Not sure about this specific form of Minoxidil. We will try it.
@@HairLossMedicalAdvice Thanks. Let us know please. That's valuable info on vídeo. Reviews.
Separately, I went with the Kirkland Minoxidil foam for now....
@@MrGheller how's the foam version?
Thank you❣️
You’re welcome 😊 Glad you enjoyed the video.
What about it when you don’t have someone to apply it for you 🙄
You can apply it by yourself. Part your hair in different areas and apply the product as you move the part along the scalp.
man what about men? i have medium hair and it still looks greasy. i even went crazy and divided my hair with hair clips but it still gets greasy. also if just use a dropper without massage it everywhere in the scalp won't there be portions of ur scalp that won't absorb the minoxidil?
Thank you for your comment. Use the same technique described in the video. It works for all hair lengths.
WOW,, you made what is a really easy way to apply Minoxidil very labor intensive and way more difficult.
This is correct more efficient EASY way to apply Minoxidil.
1: use the foam as is drys quicker than the liquid and doesn’t feel as greasy as the liquid, PLUS the foam has no PG that can cause skin irritation.
2: squirt the foam into a small baby food sized glass jar then place the lid on the jar.
3: run some warm water onto the glass jar for about 60 seconds which will turn the foam into a liquid.
4: use an eye dropper to apply the Minoxidil/Rogain directly on to your scalp, no cotton sticks or gloves are required and no sectioning the hair is needed.
I’ve been applying Minoxidil/Rogain foam like this for years and it works great and keeps the rest of your hair from becoming greasy or sticky.
Using small drops of the liquid all over your scalp will prevent the liquid from dripping onto your face or the back of your neck.
I really hope nobody does this Q-tip method your suggesting as it’s way more difficult than the easy steps I just mapped out.
Thank you for your comments. All great suggestions for me and our fellow viewers.
We as humans are so stupid we can't even come up with a ware based topical minoxidil
There is no difference between men and women’s rogaine…except the price. Women have to pay the pink tax. It’s a lot more expensive.
Also, use the store brands. Again there is no difference except price. Rogaine products are more expensive than those labeled minoxidil. Both are the very same things.
Good video, but the lady does not need it at all.