A dermatologist diagnosed my hair with genetic alopecia. I am in my 60’s and I have 4C hair type. Minoxidil does work but for me it makes my hair rough. I have to constantly keep it moisturized with leave-in and oil.
I have SD, and use the oral for my hair...my hair is very thick, I keep it short and I have a professional stylist, that specialize in scalp & hair health...I receive so many compliments on my hair and I had patches of hair missing at 1 point..
Your video helped with my decision as I was recently prescribed to take Rogain 5% for my thinning hair journey. I also did blood work, which showed I was low in Iron.
I developed female pattern hair loss, while no one in my family has it. For me it is more because I had problems with my period, but I don't have PCOS. However, I do have hormonal imbalances, iron deficiency, and lots. of stress. In the future I would like to do a hair transplant. But for now I still have a lot of hair on my scalp. Of course my hair became thinner in recent years, but it is not visible that I suffer from hair loss, however, my mom and I know what my hair looked like when I was little, in my teens and until my mid twenties.
Hey there! Thank you for sharing your story. I can't imagine its easy, but I am glad you have a plan in place for the future, and that although you has thinned out, you still have some coverage. I would encourage you to try to implement some stress management techniques to help you calm. Stress can really work a number on your friend. Check out @calmfirmations on youtube www.youtube.com/@calmfirmations
Hey...So I just developed female pattern hair loss too although no one in my family has it either....of course I did opioids for ten years so that might have something to do with it. I also have a hormonal imbalance and tons and tons of stress as well. I feel you. What are you planning on doing? I already started minoxidil, the only problem is that I don't have kids yet, so I would have to quit taking it to get pregnant☹. What is your plan? Have they put you on Spironolactone yet?
SOOOO you'll have to take it for the rest of your life. You aren't gonna live forever, people. At least you'll live with hair. Growing hair on your chin? Wax it away! Why is having to use it daily an issue? Tons of products are used daily; some are drugs. All this fuss about nothing. 🤦🏾♀️🙄
@@KarenofCurlHouse Is there a hair product that may have minoxidil and rosemary that I can use to style my hair with? I’m wondering why someone hasn’t invented minoxidil and rosemary hair gel. Maybe I should invent it and become a millionaire.
Too bad no one responded to this question, coz this is my exact situation... I have hair, no underlying hair loss problem, just very thin edges... Can I use Minoxidil to grow my edges and then stop after a year or so?
It’s a girl on UA-cam named lacemebaby she had completely lost her hair line from glue/ wigs and she is in her 3 month minoxidil journey and it’s growing soo beautifully yall should watch
Hi Karen, I really appreciate this discussion and thought I’d chime in on the subject, and I’ll try to not make it too long. 😂 First my hair loss started right at the beginning of Covid just after receiving the 2nd vaccination. I lost an entire head of hair in under 3-1/2 weeks. By end of year 2 of the pandemic I had my first dermatology app’t and was told it could have been triggered by the vaccines! 3+ years in and 2 complete shaves (bald), I got conflicting info that it was frontal follicular alopecia by one doctor and that it definitely wasn’t by another (both working in the SAME clinic). I decided to go with doctor #2 and was put on a regimen of very low doses of minoxidil + bicalutide, an off-label med used for treating prostate cancer plus 2 micro needling sessions. I’ve never used topical minoxidil. Given the option of being bald or getting some hair back, I decided to give the treatment a chance. Five months later I’m seeing results, very slowly, but for the first time in the last four years I’m actually beginning to feel encouraged. 🙃😭🥲😍
Hey Ms Biggs! Thank you so much for sharing! That is really interesting -- did the second doctor diagnose as Frontal FIBROSING alopecia? You mentioned you shaved off your hair several times -- but was the hair loss concentrated at the front? I am so glad you finally found a regime that WORKS FOR YOU. I know that was tough. And glad you are seeing results! That warms my heart 💜
@@KarenofCurlHouse The second doctor firmly disagreed with the FFA diagnosis and though I know absolutely nothing on the subject, that inner voice/instinct makes me want to believe it is closer to whatever is going on. At this stage it’s probably impossible to know the exact reason(s) for the extreme hair loss but the general thinking is the Covid vaccination(s) perhaps triggered an underlying weakness. The entire front with the temples being the most affected all the way back to the crown, only the back third of my hair remained but was visibly thinning. I opted to shave it all off because there wasn’t any way to cover or disguise the loss on the top and front and I decided to give the treatment at least a year’s try, thinking if it triggers growth - I’m not looking for length down my back just all round healthy growth - then perhaps in time I can ease off the treatment and switch to a more holistic approach similar to what you advocate and, hopefully, maintain a full head of hair from that point onwards … that’s the hope, at least!! 🤞🏾🙏🏽😻
Yes minoxidil does work but they do not tell you the side effects. This is something you will have to use for the rest of your life. Once you stop the hair you did grow in. It will fall out and then some. I would never tell anyone to use this. I use it and I regret it. Years ago when it first came out. This is why you do not see any more commercials. If I had known what I know now. I want to use this. And they should tell people once you stop. Your hair will fall out. So please tell people the truth about this. 🤔😏😔🙆🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️😡
Hi there! This is precisely what this video is about … the truth about the side effects. So sorry about your experience with it and thank you for sharing as I know it will help others.
@@KarenofCurlHouse yes it works but it has a downside and people should know. If they're going to be committed for the rest of your life. To this serum. Being a black woman that was devastating to me. My edges was just spinning. And then they completely fell out. 🙆🏽♀️😡
Hey there! Please don't use minoxidil if you are not dealing with hair loss. It has a 'side effect' of hair loss after discontinue it. Has your hair density changed over the years?
In the 90's doctor's prescribed minoxidil to my grandmother for her high blood pressure. It had the unfortunate effect of growing fine hair on her face. They had to prescribe something else for her.
I am very familiar with Nixion, and it does contain minoxidil, but the side effects still apply -- it can irritate the scalp and exacerbate hair loss which unfortunately you may have experienced
Hey there! Adaptogens are apart of the 'herb and botanical' family which is always a great route to do because you don't have to deal with the side effects of synthetic options...so go for it!
Do you have any suggestions for women who's hair changed after chemo? My sister is a breast cancer survivor (thank God), but her thin-ish, course hair grew back very thin, wavy and fine like our mom's. It's so thin that you can see parts of her scalp. We've not been able to find anything helpful and would appreciate any advice.
Hey there! Praise God that your sister is a survivor 🙌🏾. How long has she been cancer free? Its not uncommon for her hair texture to change, actually its quite common as the medications has changed the shape of her hair follicle. Sometimes the follicle will return to normal, other times it won't. I have worked with a few cancer survivors and have witnessed first hand the texture changes, and the it reverting back o the normal texture...typically I've seen this after one to two years. Its also important to consider what type of medication she is on now. I would suggest you look up the type of meds she is on to determine what deficiencies they are creating within the body, and supplement them -- start there. You can email me to info@curlhosue.com as well to continue.
@@KarenofCurlHouse Thanks for getting back to me. She's been cancer free for 10 years now and we assumed her hair wouldn't revert back after all this time. We were just hoping for some advice that may help her hair to not be so thin. She's only comfortable wearing long twists (box braids style); which looks great on her, but I would love for her to have more options that she feels comfortable with. I've always been the one with thick wavy hair and I know she has always wanted the same type of versatility with styles that I have.
If I stop using minoxidil and start using rosemary will my new growth still fall out or will switching to rosemary allow me to maintain the new growth?
Hey there! It all depends on how long you have been using it, and why are you are using it, particularly if you are using for the androgenetic hair loss, the site states that your hair will come back out. However, I know several women who used it rogaine for other types of hair loss issues, and were able to safely wean off of it, and use more natural alternatives. Furthermore, are you solely use a topical products to support growth, or are you allowing lifestyle to support growth as well? How long have you used it?
@@KarenofCurlHouse I have been using it for 2months. My Derm prescribed Podoxia solution (7 % Minoxidil and 4% niacinamide) along with scalp cream clobetasol propionate lotion. both are used 2 times daily. She diagnosed it as CCCA
Is it normal for a minoxidil compound to break off the hair , instead of growing the hair. I’ve been using it for two weeks on my edges only, which is gray and dry.
Hey there! Somd density serum (similar to other scalp care products that products growth and density) have ingredients that do many things, including stimulate growth, elongate growth cycle, etc. So don't throw the bottle away! LOL! But keep in mind topical products don't replace internal care and deficiencies, so GROW DIFFERENTLY and take that holistic approach as well -- this approach will truly MAXIMIZE your results on your topical products.
@@KarenofCurlHouse - Thank you! Yes, I’m working internally on my hair issues. Diet and exercise. I’ve decided to go back to using the men’s Rogaine (as directed by a dermatologist) and the density serum. Hope these two work some magic.
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A dermatologist diagnosed my hair with genetic alopecia. I am in my 60’s and I have 4C hair type. Minoxidil does work but for me it makes my hair rough. I have to constantly keep it moisturized with leave-in and oil.
I use it too and that’s the same issue I have.
This is the comment I was looking for
I'm thinking about using it for my 4c hair
I have SD, and use the oral for my hair...my hair is very thick, I keep it short and I have a professional stylist, that specialize in scalp & hair health...I receive so many compliments on my hair and I had patches of hair missing at 1 point..
Rosemary oil is doing the same with no side effects
@@Kingsdaughter68 yes! Mentioned that in the video - or in other videos! 😝 thanks for sharing!
Great 👍🏽
According to recent studies, rosemary oil is not as effective as 5% minoxidil.
@ thank you for updating this!
@@DIAMONDGIRL57 but it doesn’t have the side effects.
Your video helped with my decision as I was recently prescribed to take Rogain 5% for my thinning hair journey. I also did blood work, which showed I was low in Iron.
I second that emotion on unwanted hair during menopausal stages 😞.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏾 😊
You are very welcome!
If you use minoxidil rarely, like once every week or less, will it still be as useful and will you still lose hair if you stop using it
I developed female pattern hair loss, while no one in my family has it. For me it is more because I had problems with my period, but I don't have PCOS. However, I do have hormonal imbalances, iron deficiency, and lots. of stress. In the future I would like to do a hair transplant. But for now I still have a lot of hair on my scalp. Of course my hair became thinner in recent years, but it is not visible that I suffer from hair loss, however, my mom and I know what my hair looked like when I was little, in my teens and until my mid twenties.
Hey there! Thank you for sharing your story. I can't imagine its easy, but I am glad you have a plan in place for the future, and that although you has thinned out, you still have some coverage. I would encourage you to try to implement some stress management techniques to help you calm. Stress can really work a number on your friend. Check out @calmfirmations on youtube www.youtube.com/@calmfirmations
Have they tested your PUTARITY GLAND?? That’s where humans make hormones!
Hey...So I just developed female pattern hair loss too
although no one in my family has it either....of course I did opioids for ten years so that might have something to do with it. I also have a hormonal imbalance and tons and tons of stress as well. I feel you. What are you planning on doing? I already started minoxidil, the only problem is that I don't have kids yet, so I would have to quit taking it to get pregnant☹. What is your plan? Have they put you on Spironolactone yet?
SOOOO you'll have to take it for the rest of your life. You aren't gonna live forever, people. At least you'll live with hair. Growing hair on your chin? Wax it away! Why is having to use it daily an issue? Tons of products are used daily; some are drugs. All this fuss about nothing. 🤦🏾♀️🙄
Hey there! Thanks for your feedback 💜
@@KarenofCurlHouse
Is there a hair product that may have minoxidil and rosemary that I can use to style my hair with? I’m wondering why someone hasn’t invented minoxidil and rosemary hair gel. Maybe I should invent it and become a millionaire.
@karenofcurlhouse does anyone make an minoxidil rosemary hair cream that I might be able to style my hair with?
Hello! I have lost my hair around the edges. Can I use Minoxidil for my edges only?
Hey there! Yes, you can use minoxidil around your edges. Or you can consider these options as well: ua-cam.com/video/-ai1LFGUnhQ/v-deo.html
You have such beautiful salt n pepper hair...I love it!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
I appreciate it so much!!
Does the rogaine foam also work ?
Yes! It’s similar just a different applicator.
I'm on monjaro. Will it work for my hair loss!
I have Hair I just want to speed up its growth should I use minoxidil … what if I stop? Will my hair what I already have fall out ?
Too bad no one responded to this question, coz this is my exact situation... I have hair, no underlying hair loss problem, just very thin edges... Can I use Minoxidil to grow my edges and then stop after a year or so?
It’s a girl on UA-cam named lacemebaby she had completely lost her hair line from glue/ wigs and she is in her 3 month minoxidil journey and it’s growing soo beautifully yall should watch
I'm in the same boat girl!, I'm going to buy it! YOLO😂
@@milambo9276 did you find anyone covering this?
Hi Karen, I really appreciate this discussion and thought I’d chime in on the subject, and I’ll try to not make it too long. 😂 First my hair loss started right at the beginning of Covid just after receiving the 2nd vaccination. I lost an entire head of hair in under 3-1/2 weeks. By end of year 2 of the pandemic I had my first dermatology app’t and was told it could have been triggered by the vaccines! 3+ years in and 2 complete shaves (bald), I got conflicting info that it was frontal follicular alopecia by one doctor and that it definitely wasn’t by another (both working in the SAME clinic). I decided to go with doctor #2 and was put on a regimen of very low doses of minoxidil + bicalutide, an off-label med used for treating prostate cancer plus 2 micro needling sessions. I’ve never used topical minoxidil. Given the option of being bald or getting some hair back, I decided to give the treatment a chance. Five months later I’m seeing results, very slowly, but for the first time in the last four years I’m actually beginning to feel encouraged. 🙃😭🥲😍
Wow, so sorry you had to go through all of that. Thank heavens you are seeing results. I wish you the absolute best. 😘
@@neicycombs3533 Thanks so much. 🙏🏽
Hey Ms Biggs! Thank you so much for sharing! That is really interesting -- did the second doctor diagnose as Frontal FIBROSING alopecia? You mentioned you shaved off your hair several times -- but was the hair loss concentrated at the front? I am so glad you finally found a regime that WORKS FOR YOU. I know that was tough. And glad you are seeing results! That warms my heart 💜
@@KarenofCurlHouse The second doctor firmly disagreed with the FFA diagnosis and though I know absolutely nothing on the subject, that inner voice/instinct makes me want to believe it is closer to whatever is going on. At this stage it’s probably impossible to know the exact reason(s) for the extreme hair loss but the general thinking is the Covid vaccination(s) perhaps triggered an underlying weakness. The entire front with the temples being the most affected all the way back to the crown, only the back third of my hair remained but was visibly thinning. I opted to shave it all off because there wasn’t any way to cover or disguise the loss on the top and front and I decided to give the treatment at least a year’s try, thinking if it triggers growth - I’m not looking for length down my back just all round healthy growth - then perhaps in time I can ease off the treatment and switch to a more holistic approach similar to what you advocate and, hopefully, maintain a full head of hair from that point onwards … that’s the hope, at least!! 🤞🏾🙏🏽😻
Yes minoxidil does work but they do not tell you the side effects. This is something you will have to use for the rest of your life. Once you stop the hair you did grow in. It will fall out and then some. I would never tell anyone to use this. I use it and I regret it. Years ago when it first came out. This is why you do not see any more commercials. If I had known what I know now. I want to use this. And they should tell people once you stop. Your hair will fall out. So please tell people the truth about this. 🤔😏😔🙆🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️😡
Hi there! This is precisely what this video is about … the truth about the side effects. So sorry about your experience with it and thank you for sharing as I know it will help others.
@@KarenofCurlHouse yes it works but it has a downside and people should know. If they're going to be committed for the rest of your life. To this serum. Being a black woman that was devastating to me. My edges was just spinning. And then they completely fell out. 🙆🏽♀️😡
@@Sherryrice4149 Yes. I talk about this downside of lifelong dependence on minoxidil in the video.
What hair condition do you have?
I think anything we do is lifelong..brushing your teeth, showering, wearing deodorant etc is ALL required lifelong to receive the benefits.
If I stop using rosemary oil will the same effect hapoen as I would if I stop using minoxidil ?
I always appreciate you, Karen 🤗
You are so welcome!!! Thank
You!
Thank you for explaining.
You are welcome!
Dear Karen, could you please do summer hair visio . how to do and what to use . it’s sweating itchy , dry . Please dear . Thankyou
Sure thing! I had planned to create a video on summer hair care and its getting HOT 🥵 where I live so you can expect it within the month.
Thankyou dear!! you are life saver.
can i use minoxidil if im not expierencing hair loss , but just want longer thicker hair ?
Hey there! Please don't use minoxidil if you are not dealing with hair loss. It has a 'side effect' of hair loss after discontinue it. Has your hair density changed over the years?
Hello,if you stop using it, doesn't the hair fall out? You have to use 4ever once you start❣️
Yes, but no one lives forever, so what's the big deal? Use the product, get your hair back for the rest of the time you have left. It's a win to me.
Hi dear ive just started using minoxidil 2 weeks in, but what about using green tea as a spray moisturizer
Green tea is a great moisturizer as it helps with growth as well as it has DBT blocking components to it
In the 90's doctor's prescribed minoxidil to my grandmother for her high blood pressure. It had the unfortunate effect of growing fine hair on her face. They had to prescribe something else for her.
Yes… that’s a horrible side effect
What about Nixoin my dermatologist suggested this shampoo for hair growth.. it seems that it took some of my hair out
I am very familiar with Nixion, and it does contain minoxidil, but the side effects still apply -- it can irritate the scalp and exacerbate hair loss which unfortunately you may have experienced
What would you suggest ?
Very informative..thank yu
You are welcome 🤗
Any thoughts on Minoxidil vs adaptogens like the Ouai serum
Hey there! Adaptogens are apart of the 'herb and botanical' family which is always a great route to do because you don't have to deal with the side effects of synthetic options...so go for it!
I didn't think lavender oil could be applied directly on the scalp. 🤔
I recommend that you always mix essential oils with a carrier oil.
IT didn't work for me
@@KathyCarter-l6z no surprise there. Did you try anything else’?
What about SWS
Did nothing for me at all very itchy scalp i have ccca I was just thinking to shave it off
I just got diagnosed with this too. My dermatologist prescribed a steroid drop for me.
@@MAGAISDEMONS Taro-Clobetasol Topical Solution 0.05%
Do you have any suggestions for women who's hair changed after chemo? My sister is a breast cancer survivor (thank God), but her thin-ish, course hair grew back very thin, wavy and fine like our mom's. It's so thin that you can see parts of her scalp. We've not been able to find anything helpful and would appreciate any advice.
Hey there! Praise God that your sister is a survivor 🙌🏾. How long has she been cancer free? Its not uncommon for her hair texture to change, actually its quite common as the medications has changed the shape of her hair follicle. Sometimes the follicle will return to normal, other times it won't. I have worked with a few cancer survivors and have witnessed first hand the texture changes, and the it reverting back o the normal texture...typically I've seen this after one to two years. Its also important to consider what type of medication she is on now. I would suggest you look up the type of meds she is on to determine what deficiencies they are creating within the body, and supplement them -- start there. You can email me to info@curlhosue.com as well to continue.
@@KarenofCurlHouse Thanks for getting back to me. She's been cancer free for 10 years now and we assumed her hair wouldn't revert back after all this time. We were just hoping for some advice that may help her hair to not be so thin. She's only comfortable wearing long twists (box braids style); which looks great on her, but I would love for her to have more options that she feels comfortable with. I've always been the one with thick wavy hair and I know she has always wanted the same type of versatility with styles that I have.
If I stop using minoxidil and start using rosemary will my new growth still fall out or will switching to rosemary allow me to maintain the new growth?
Hey there! It all depends on how long you have been using it, and why are you are using it, particularly if you are using for the androgenetic hair loss, the site states that your hair will come back out. However, I know several women who used it rogaine for other types of hair loss issues, and were able to safely wean off of it, and use more natural alternatives. Furthermore, are you solely use a topical products to support growth, or are you allowing lifestyle to support growth as well? How long have you used it?
@@KarenofCurlHouse I have been using it for 2months. My Derm prescribed Podoxia solution (7 % Minoxidil and 4% niacinamide) along with scalp cream clobetasol propionate lotion. both are used 2 times daily. She diagnosed it as CCCA
@@KarenofCurlHouse I have been using it for 3 months. It is the compound Podoxia with 7% minoxidil and 4 niacinamide
There's was a lot burned in my scalp from being left under the dryer at the slon
Is it normal for a minoxidil compound to break off the hair , instead of growing the hair. I’ve been using it for two weeks on my edges only, which is gray and dry.
Great info, thank you! What are your thoughts on density serums? I recently bought one from Living Proof. Now I’m thinking I just gave away money.
Hey there! Somd density serum (similar to other scalp care products that products growth and density) have ingredients that do many things, including stimulate growth, elongate growth cycle, etc. So don't throw the bottle away! LOL! But keep in mind topical products don't replace internal care and deficiencies, so GROW DIFFERENTLY and take that holistic approach as well -- this approach will truly MAXIMIZE your results on your topical products.
@@KarenofCurlHouse - Thank you! Yes, I’m working internally on my hair issues. Diet and exercise. I’ve decided to go back to using the men’s Rogaine (as directed by a dermatologist) and the density serum. Hope these two work some magic.
@@plumercrs1386 yes! Use both - separate times though so one in the morning and one in the evening!
U wanted hair when you don't apply it to the area?
@@destinee9903 can you clarify your question please?
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