Oral Minoxidil For Hair Loss? What You Need to Know

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Minoxidil has been a hair loss treatment since the late 80's, but most people use it in a topical form which was originally marketed as Rogaine. Rogaine has been used by both men and women with variable success. Minoxidil is seeing a resurgence as an oral therapy for hair loss.
When taken orally minoxidil can lower your blood pressure, but can be quite effective in promoting hair growth. I recommend seeing a board certified dermatologist to discuss all the risks and benefits of this therapy.
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@Champ1988 Жыл бұрын

As someone who has studied this extensively for years, this was very thorough and concise. You didn't draw it out, nor did you leave anything out. This is an amazing educational video for all men looking to learn about their options.

@Northdallasguy00 7 ай бұрын

I take 5 mg a day of minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride three times a week and no side effects except hair growth

@CadenMichnal Ай бұрын

I’m playing it safe due to planning on doing this for life until I’m probably 70 or so and no longer care. I only take 3.3 mg of oral Finasteride and 9 mg of oral Minoxidil per week. I use a derma roller and 5mg Minoxidil foam on my days off of oral on the bald spots. Zero side effects and amazing results! Start small and stick to it for at least a year!!! There is zero need for taking a dose daily! It’s over kill and you can still achieve 90% of the same results with less than half the dose but with consistent routine while NOT affecting your health.

@ruedalejo2562 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a discussion about the subject with a cardiologist...

@johnnydoe3603 10 ай бұрын

Ahh, the Internet Expert who won’t Mention the Percentage of People Affected. 😂

@jojobrooklyn5285 Жыл бұрын

What brand will you recommend for minoxidil

@julienprevost5409 Жыл бұрын

Is minoxidil available commercially in the dosage used for hair loss? As a pharmacist, I kind of panicked getting my 1st prescription of it from a dermatologist… it was at blood pressure reducing dose. When we prescribe minoxidil for severe hypertension, it needs to be associated to a beta blocker to make sure there’s no rebound tachycardia and to a diuretic become water retention

@208SkinDoc Жыл бұрын

Most docs are Rx a half tablet of the lowest dose

@josephtangredi6728 Жыл бұрын

Why not just make synthetic sulfurtransferase enzyme (or something like it) and administer it with the Rogaine? Or add it to the Rogaine immediately before use to activate it, much like mixing hair dye with developer to activate the dye before using it?

@kingdomcome27 Жыл бұрын

It will be available soon. Jupiter wellness has a product they have licensed it to taisho

@Efestto 10 ай бұрын

if you have high blood pressure (over 14-8) and hairloss, trying it may not be a bad idea. high blood pressure is a way more bigger problem than hairfall.

@patmelton43 7 ай бұрын

Do I need a Rx for that?

@davidcolucci2232 11 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. I'm interested in starting oral minoxidal but don't know where to get it or how much the cost is. Can you please advise?

@wolves1980 10 ай бұрын

Sons mate 72 pound 3 months supply

@KingofGoblins1 Жыл бұрын

I was getting bald when i was a teen. From 15 to 22 I used minoxidil at 8% topically as many times as i wanted daily, more than one for sure, but i cant say how many times i used it. I kept loosing hair, but i thought that if I stopped using it it would be worse. Then i said a big fudge it, and i stopped using it completely, since it was expensive. Nothing changed, and i lost no more hair for the next 10 years or so. Now im a bit more bald, but im older now.

@POKEFAN023 Жыл бұрын

Probavly because you didn’t stop the DHT. Looks like your hair follicles were super sensitive to it which is why you kept losing hair.

@SideEffects297 9 ай бұрын

@@POKEFAN023so finasteride first and then minox is the solution?

@molho761 Жыл бұрын

Thank u doctor. I have been using Min5% Topical for 10 years, once a day in the evening and propecia 1mg. About two months ago I also started using Min Oral 1.25% once a day at noon. Is such use beneficial or might it worsen the problem of hair loss?

@ZaeeKeeaZ Жыл бұрын

Dont use oral, trust me, side effetcs are horrible.

@molho761 Жыл бұрын

@@ZaeeKeeaZ My dermatologist tell me to take 2.5 oral min a day, and stop using topical min, but I’m taking just 1.25 oral min 3 months ,plus 1mg fin. Till now no side effects ,just more shedding and now growing back. 1.25 min it’s also bad to use ? Can u explain plz?

@MrTadas21 Жыл бұрын

@@molho761 don't listen to some random dude. Listen to your doctor. there is 1-2 % who have big side effects and maybe he is the unlucky one, if you feel fine and you see the results keep going. gl.

@iyeh6404 4 ай бұрын

@@molho761 bro hows it going now? Almost same problem with me. Its hard to know how switch topical to oral and dosage

@sherifdoc Жыл бұрын

I have been on 0.625 mg oral minoxidil daily for hair loss. It has been one week since I started, no change in blood pressure, hair fall kinda stopped. However, I feel my erection becoming softer and doesn’t last, also I lost my morning erection. Not sure it’s minoxidil effect since this all happened one day after starting it ?! Or what ?! Any thoughts?!

@ession2271 Жыл бұрын

Nocebo not a minoxidil side effect

@DOCFIT_09 Жыл бұрын

Any updates?

@revolaid 3 ай бұрын

I've been on it for two months taking 1.25 in the morning and in the afternoon with not much results. How long does it take to see results?

@user-on5pk4ys7j Ай бұрын

Any hair shedding after you started medicine ?

@swisstrader Жыл бұрын

I was doing topical minoxidil for a few wks but caused a very nasty rash on forehead and scalp. Switched to oral finasteride and been on it for 3 wks now w no adverse effects. Too soon obviously to talk abt results and at age 65, trying to manage my expectations 😂 Also considering taking a trip to Turkey for a transplant but on the fence about that one.

@wolves1980 8 ай бұрын

Did you go to Turkey

@molho761 Жыл бұрын

Hi doctor. I use topical minoxidil (5 ) more then 10 years . Is it possible to combine oral minoxidil (in the morning) and topical minoxidil(2.5 mg,in the evening). I would greatly appreciate an answer Thank u

@caty2ful Жыл бұрын

It´s better to use one or another, or it can be too much for your body.

@molho761 Жыл бұрын

@@caty2ful Another dermatologist told me to continue using topical minoxidil for 4 to 6 weeks, at the same time as using oral minoxidil, and only then to stop the topical minoxidil,

@caty2ful Жыл бұрын

@@molho761 Ah, tappering at the begining it´s ok, but I meant to you not to do both forever.

@ZaeeKeeaZ Жыл бұрын

Do not use Oral minoxidil, it will screw up your heart and age your skin by eradicating your skin's collagen, you will end up wrinkled all over

@thr417 Жыл бұрын

I heard about Joe Rogan a long time ago, but never knew he can stop hair loss, I will never skip an episode from now on.

@TheBullFather_ofAll Жыл бұрын

Hi Doc.. I'm taking 10mg oral Minoxidol, because I want the head hair loss prevention and also the body hair side effect.. my arms and stomach have a lot of fur now where they were hairless 6 months ago and I'm very happy with the new growth but would like more. Is it dangerous to use 20 or 30mg oral minoxidol , will I get more body hair as a side effect?.. btw, I do have slightly high blood pressure and take Lisinopril for that, 20mg. Can I replace the linosipril with high dose minoxidol?.. I trust your opinion much. Also..if I also choose to use topical minoxidol on say my arms..is it dangerous combined with the oral?. I don't have any side effects with the oral pills, no swelling, no headaches or heart issues ... Thank you

@aldopotter9359 Жыл бұрын

Don't do it whatsoever! Up to 20 mg per day is only prescribed for high blood pressure so it could be harmful for you

@TheBullFather_ofAll Жыл бұрын

Thank you man. Appreciate the warning.

@ZaeeKeeaZ Жыл бұрын

Do not use Oral minoxidil, it will screw up your heart and age your skin by eradicating your skin's collagen, you will end up wrinkled all over

@familyfirst7027 6 ай бұрын

You are losing your mind

@TheBullFather_ofAll 6 ай бұрын

@@familyfirst7027 elaborate please, I live alone And sometimes I think I am losing g my mind...

@SanFranMission415 Жыл бұрын

Hi Doc. I have been taking 2.5mg to 5mg of oral minoxidil and 0.5mg of dutasteride for over a year and half. I stared off taking with 2.5MG of minoxidil then increased to 5MG a year ago and have not seen any thickness or growth. I did see a dermatologist and she thought it was a hormone issues which came back negative (even though my testosterone free and total was low normal). I recently increased my minoxidil dose to 10MG and starting to see small hairs sprouts. I did have a HT 10 months ago but my scalp is still looking like the ugly duckling phase (3 month phase). I am not sure if it’s the minoxidil or if I am just a slow grower. I do microneedle and take vitamins for hair. Not sure why I am not responding.

@SpaceRanger187 Жыл бұрын

why did u up the minox and not the dutasteride? Have you had a blood test done, did others in your family looses their hair?

@SanFranMission415 Жыл бұрын

@@SpaceRanger187 I have been using both. No blood work, my doctor doesn’t want to do any blood work that relates to the hair. I have Kaiser Permanente so that should tell you enough if your familiar with them lol

@vishweshpandey1112 Жыл бұрын

If you feel that the medication you are using is not working on you then try to be off for some days ,say 30 days and then see the effect weather the condition of your hair density is degrading or not .If the condition is stable without medication for about a month or two month then leave the medication because there is no use of continuing it. Doctors say that the patients who have aggressive hair loss ,in them, the Finestride has to fight the tough battle 💪. But It does not mean that it is not working . It is still working. Hair follicles in which in which the hair thinning is occurring , in them if the hair shaft diameter becomes less than 50% then no medication can thicken those type of hairs so it ultimately means that hair loss medication can only work on hair whose shaft diameter is more than 50%

@SanFranMission415 Жыл бұрын

@@vishweshpandey1112 I’ll give that a try, thank you.

@christianblake3997 Жыл бұрын

On reading your comment I just wanted to ask a question, what lengths would you go to risk your health in order to have hair because it sounds to me you’re not a good responder and you’re just desperate to try anything, this can lead down a very dangerous path where irreversible damage could be caused taking 10 mg of minoxidil is extremely Irresponsible and dangerous I suspect instead of a dermatologist you may want to see a psychotherapist?

@joehoe2011 16 күн бұрын

Nice video Doc! Is it safe for my cat if I take oral minoxidil or is it dangerous for my cat if I sweat that shit out and she licks my hand?

@marloncoley1810 12 күн бұрын

It’s no risk

@coldfire22 Жыл бұрын

I've been on 1mg finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for about 22months. My results range from ok to good I'd guess. I've seen far better though. Today I just had a consultation and the dr said we can up the minoxidil from 5mg to 7.5mg for a month and see how I do with that. I agreed. We'll see. I want my hair line to come in more, but am worried about any negative side effects. I've read that higher dosages could a variety of side effects. But then I've also read that anything under 10mg is most likely very safe and considered "low". Since the dr. said we can try it and see how I do, I guess I'll give it a shot. Fingers crossed.

@Aright231 Жыл бұрын

Let me know how that goes! I’m just now starting it!

@jimmyfunyak1320 Жыл бұрын

Just do a hair transplant and continue the medicine, best decision you’ll ever make

@KC-xg9mm Жыл бұрын

Do things like Viviscal or Pantogar work?

@208SkinDoc Жыл бұрын

There is some benefit to them. On their own they are not likely to cause significant regrowth, but they can be part of a comprehensive treatment for hair loss. I am more familiar with viviscal.

@KC-xg9mm Жыл бұрын

@@208SkinDoc thank you! I love your videos!

@ashraf2661 10 ай бұрын

Where can you buy oral minoxidil ??

@wolves1980 10 ай бұрын

Sons

@MarkWatch87 Жыл бұрын

Does Saw Palmetto works the same way ?

@Embracemasculinity10135 8 күн бұрын

Noo

@Kanutochanel 2 ай бұрын

Why no hair

@ritaepaninonda4632 Жыл бұрын

Does Finasteride work for male hairloss?

@SpaceRanger187 Жыл бұрын

yes, its not a cure..once you take it you have to take it forever

@BitsOfBen Жыл бұрын

Also finasteride can also mess with your sex drive.

@joshuamclaren7529 Жыл бұрын

@@BitsOfBen it can but it rarely occurs. Some extraordinarily small percentage of men that take finasteride deal with these side effects

@NathanRChristie Жыл бұрын

I used the oral version for 9 months and noticed I lost a lot of energy. I basically didn't want to get off the couch. It worked very well and regrew a lot of hair. I switched to topical and it looks like my gains are staying. My energy is also back now.

@anisclaessens4686 Жыл бұрын

@@NathanRChristie nocebo effect, your lack of energy was possibly due to other factors

@benchabanehocine7809 Жыл бұрын

208SkinDoc hello, I found your channel by random and i really liked you. Let me tell you about my matter. Already 4 months and 10 days on oral I'm am Shedding tons of hairs in the shower and while I blow-dry my hair, it's terrible. To be fair, I used to shed even before I start the treatment but I can definitely say things got worse. In the first two weeks, I left like my hair Shedding has slowed down a bit, but after three weeks, oh my Goodness, hair suicide. I am confused. Some doctors say it's still normal to shed even if it's too much and I met guys on the net who continued to shed till month 8?? , Whereas the majority keep saying it's not normal to shed a huge amount of hair after more than 4 months. Enlighten me please Thank your

@DOCFIT_09 Жыл бұрын

Hii...Any updates on your shedding ?

@benchabanehocine7809 Жыл бұрын

@@DOCFIT_09 hi. Still a crazy hair suicide. My hair is falling out in clumps and I'm about to close 9 months on finasteride. It's really confusing

@darkdork1012 Жыл бұрын

Is there a chemical difference between oral vs topical minoxidil? It may be irresponsible to share this info, but I've been using topical minoxidil orally. It's 50mg/ml, so I've been taking 1/10th a ml (reducing it to 5mg) orally. I've been doing this for maybe 2 months with no noticeable side effects other than excessive body hair growth.

@swisstrader Жыл бұрын

Damn dude. Talk about off label! Topical minoxidil contains high levels of ethanol which is toxic. So if you’re ingesting topical, this can be a life threatening emergency with refractory shock due to its potent vasodilatory effect. I would stop that practice ASAP and simply switch to oral finasteride which has a very low risk profile and will give you much better results.

@4bidden1 Жыл бұрын

You gotta be trolling

@darkdork1012 Жыл бұрын

@@swisstrader Christ I wish I would've seen this sooner. Thank you. Will stop asap and just get a prescription.

@darkdork1012 Жыл бұрын

@@swisstrader So according to the product label, the only ingredients in actual Rogaine topical are Alcohol, Polypropylene Glycol and Purified Water. I was using Rogaine brand for my oral use, so as long as my dosing is accurate I should be good as far as toxicity is concerned. But I'm not gonna continue this method either way. I'll just get a prescription for oral minoxidil. Already tried finasteride and had continuous negative sides for 2 months of use. I'm prone to estrogen conversion and depression, so it's not for me. Topical anit-androgens only.

@jamesrav 11 ай бұрын

there are a couple videos on using Kirkland MInox orally. 2 or 3 drops. Ethanol and the PG are not harmful at 2 drops !!

@DrCrypto-ash Жыл бұрын

so why wasn't Oral minoxidil of any amount approved by the FDA?

@Cloud007. Жыл бұрын

Because it's a generic cheap drug and so nobody has the incentive to spend hundreds of millions to get it through FDA approval.

@ITZME11592 Жыл бұрын

@@Cloud007. true.

@akalion213 Жыл бұрын

@@Cloud007. this makes no sense... Topical minoxidil is FDA approved and came out after oral

@Real_Captainn 2 ай бұрын

I’m sorry I’m not listing to bald head about hair

@norddingraham9310 Жыл бұрын

You guys are completely crazy to use this product !!

@jman30MW3 11 ай бұрын

Your probably still wear a mask In 2023

@johnnydoe3603 10 ай бұрын

@@jman30MW3There are People who wear Masks and then there are Conservatives who wear their Mommies Panties as Masks.

@jman30MW3 10 ай бұрын

@@johnnydoe3603 get get your 5th booster

@wolves1980 10 ай бұрын

Why mate

@walmars3curity 9 ай бұрын

A bald guy talking about hair loss treatment? really?

@marloncoley1810 12 күн бұрын

You are clueless.

@ZaeeKeeaZ Жыл бұрын

I stopped, side effects are desastrous, u should stop it

@wolves1980 10 ай бұрын

What are your side effects please

@christianblake3997 Жыл бұрын

Funny, a bald headed doctor given advice on hair loss!!!😂😂😂😂😂

@sayhitosteve2785 Жыл бұрын

I clicked on this video, then one second in noticed his shiny bald head and had my answer.

@kuba0008 Жыл бұрын

so what? he's a dermatologist and that's what they do - they treat different skin conditions and alopecia is one of them so what's the deal?

@cv7958 3 ай бұрын

And did you know there are qualified board certified dermatologists with eczema and rosacea too? Shocking!/s.