Tons of shedding with start of minox 2%

[Tricia]

I'm shedding all kinds of hair after starting minox 2% for the first time. I've been using it for a little over a week. I know they say you can have increased shedding during the first 2-4 wks, but it bugs me to see all of the fallen hair. Over time, do you really see less shedding on minox and re-growth?

At this point, I feel like I'm losing more hair than I'm gaining.

[HairLossFight.com]

Hi my_username,

The shedding that you're experiencing should eventually stop, and the regrowth will take a long time -- anywhere up to 12 months. I wouldn't give up if I were you. Also, I would probably use 5% instead of 2%. Better and faster results.

Hang in there.

Sam

[Tricia]

I'm using 2% because my skin is hyper sensitive to everything. I'm surprised the 2% isn't irritating my skin. For now, it seems okay. Also, my hair loss isn't dramatic. People don't even notice that I've lost hair. But, I'm a female and I notice. I'll switch to 5% if I don't see any re-growth.

Do you get any benefits if you only use minox one time a day? I wondered if you had seen any studies on that.

[HairLossFight.com]

I would suggest that you look into propylene-glycol-free minox. I have found that minox in a glycerin base has been great at eliminating the irritation my scalp would get from the normal minox. You can communicate with Dr. Lee at http://www.minoxidil.com if you want to try glycerin based minox.

Regards,
Sam

[maddoc23]

It isn't the minoxidil you are sensitive to, but the other inert compounds in the mixture. You should really consider using 5% because you will not be anymore sensitive to that than the 2%.

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