Considering jumping on minoxidil PLEASE HELP

[Adam124]

Hi

So as some of you may be aware I have been on 0.5mg daily finasteride for 4 years .
Recently I noticed my crown getting thinner , quite surprisingly so actually !

I have upped my finasteride to 1mg daily in a Hope it halts or regrows … unfortunately everything I’ve read seems to suggest I may just be now used to the finasteride and it’s become ineffective .

I never wanted to go on Min for two reasons , the mess and the fact I style my hair every morning.
If anyone could help with the following questions …

1. Could I do it once at night 4 hours before bed and leave it on all night ?

2. In the morning when I wake can I shower and shampoo as normal followed by my hairdryer and styling products ?

3. How bad is this shed I actually read about as I don’t really want to lose any more ground , even temporarily?

 

[Adam124]

Anyone ?

 

[JaneyElizabeth]

Hi

So as some of you may be aware I have been on 0.5mg daily finasteride for 4 years .
Recently I noticed my crown getting thinner , quite surprisingly so actually !

I have upped my finasteride to 1mg daily in a Hope it halts or regrows … unfortunately everything I’ve read seems to suggest I may just be now used to the finasteride and it’s become ineffective .

I never wanted to go on Min for two reasons , the mess and the fact I style my hair every morning.
If anyone could help with the following questions …

1. Could I do it once at night 4 hours before bed and leave it on all night ?

2. In the morning when I wake can I shower and shampoo as normal followed by my hairdryer and styling products ?

3. How bad is this shed I actually read about as I don’t really want to lose any more ground , even temporarily?

Once a day is fine or you can use oral minoxidil.

 

[Adam124]

And would it lead to regrowth?

also can I style it wash it, blow dry etc the next day ?

 

[JaneyElizabeth]

And would it lead to regrowth?

also can I style it wash it, blow dry etc the next day ?

It might lead to regrowth but yes, you can do all of those things. They won't hurt. If you don't respond to topical minoxidil, you can always drink it to ease your pain.

 

[Adam124]

I’m not going to do anything that is not approved in my county …

Will the shed be bad with min as this is now my hair looks styled so don’t want to speed up anything looking visible that isn’t visible to the naked eye if you get me …

 

[Adam124]

so if I can apply it once a day and still style and blow dry my only apprehension now is the shed …

 

[JaneyElizabeth]

so if I can apply it once a day and still style and blow dry my only apprehension now is the shed …

Start on 2 percent if you fear shedding. Then you can go up to 5%.

 

[Adam124]

Does 2% lessen the effects ?

Also , as I’m on 1mg of finasteride and have taken finasteride 0.5mg for 4 years and 1mg for the last month will it halt the shedding caused by min ?

so many questions …

 

[JaneyElizabeth]

Does 2% lessen the effects ?

Also , as I’m on 1mg of finasteride and have taken finasteride 0.5mg for 4 years and 1mg for the last month will it halt the shedding caused by min ?

so many questions …

Sheds do happen but we really can't predict. I wouldn't expect one through slow titration upwards.

 

[Adam124]

I just am apprehensive as I worry could lead to evident balding and I think at the mo no one could tell

 

[Adam124]

Anyone else can help with advice ?