Rogaine vs. Nutrafol vs. Hers (or others)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nutrafol - for me, it was a waste of money
Topical minoxidil - I think you have to try it and decide if the process works for you. I was inconsistent with application so it didn’t yield results
Oral minoxidil - this was just the easiest way for me to be consistent. Hair loss in shower stopped immediately. I saw hair regrowth in 60 days - lots of new baby hairs around my face and at my part. My biggest regret is not starting it sooner, because I spent 6 months on nutrafol and topical minox and my hair thinned out considerably.

I used Musely, which was a telemed call with a doctor. I asked for the minoxidil only formula (they offer other formulas with spirolactone and other growth products). Due to some other meds I have to take (which cause hair loss), I wanted it as simple as possible.

Has the oral minoxidil caused hair growth on other parts of your body? I was a hairy teen, and I've enjoyed not having to wax my upper lip the last few years

In my case, yes, it causes more upper lip hair growth also, so I need to wax my upper lip more often. So, it is a no-win situation.

For people who are trying the topical rogaine, I found the foam version to be extremely itchy, but the liquid version did not make me itchy (and from Google searches, this is a common complaint). I hated having to wash my hair out every day though (can't stand any type of stuff dried onto my scalp) so I switched to the oral minoxidil, which I like better anyway.

My dermatologist said that women are much more likely to stay on the oral version, because they end up getting sick of putting the serum/foam on their scalp twice a day. She just said "start with the pill"

[Anonymous]

OP here. Really appreciate all of your input. I take my first dose of oral minoxidil tonight -- will report back when there is something to report back

[Anonymous]

Hers is not a company I would ever buy from. They donate way too much to Trump.

[Anonymous]

First, make sure you don't have a vitamin deficiency or other issues. A dermatologist will help you figure that out. Also, derm will look at your scalp to make sure you don't have scarring.
I had hair loss and after a blood test realized I had low iron. I'm also perimenopausal. I now take iron supplements and on hormones but the biggest help was from minoxidil. 5% minoxidil from costco. Don't waste your money on hair supplements.

[Anonymous]

Go to an actual dermatologist. Ask for a scalp biopsy. Determine the cause, that will get you the correct solution.

[Anonymous]

OP back with an update as updates were helpful when I was deciding what path to take.

Have been on oral monoxidil for 11 weeks. I take a generic which costs $2/month.

Hair loss: The volume of hair I have lost has decreased so dramatically. Before, I would pull hair from my shower drain catch after each shampoo and de-shed my brush daily. Now I have maybe 8-10 hairs shed while I am drying my hair.

New hair growth: Nothing noticeable on my head though my doctor said it would take 6 months or more most likely to notice regrowth.

Other hair growth: Definitely have more chin hairs to pluck and I use a tiny razor for fuzz on upper lip. My eyebrows seem to be growing faster too, have to get them waxed every three weeks now instead of four. Lashes also seem to be growing which has been a pleasant surprise. I have not had hair growth on other parts of my body than face.

Side effects: surprisingly none. I was prepping for the "dread shred" but either it happened when I was still losing a lot of hair after I started or did not happen. No weight gain. No dizziness. No fluid retention.

Other notes: I saw my GP who checked my scalp and did an echocardiogram a few weeks after I started the meds. I also had blood draws to check levels and labs are all good so no underlying condition causing the hair loss. Just good old female pattern baldness, stress and being middle aged. Yay. I did not want to take the topical OTC or Rx because I have had dry scalp in the past and did not want to exacerbate it and I also have a cat who sleeps with me (topical is toxic to cats). Also, my issue was thinning kind of all over; no bald spots or hairline receding or issues that may be more difficult to mask.

I am hopeful there is some regrowth for volume but even if there is zero and this pill just helps me from the massive hair loss I was experiencing all summer and fall, it will be worth it.

[Anonymous]

I understand that if stop taking oral minoxidil, my hair will start falling out again. So…. I don’t stop taking oral minoxidil.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP back with an update as updates were helpful when I was deciding what path to take.

Have been on oral monoxidil for 11 weeks. I take a generic which costs $2/month.

Hair loss: The volume of hair I have lost has decreased so dramatically. Before, I would pull hair from my shower drain catch after each shampoo and de-shed my brush daily. Now I have maybe 8-10 hairs shed while I am drying my hair.

New hair growth: Nothing noticeable on my head though my doctor said it would take 6 months or more most likely to notice regrowth.

Other hair growth: Definitely have more chin hairs to pluck and I use a tiny razor for fuzz on upper lip. My eyebrows seem to be growing faster too, have to get them waxed every three weeks now instead of four. Lashes also seem to be growing which has been a pleasant surprise. I have not had hair growth on other parts of my body than face.

Side effects: surprisingly none. I was prepping for the "dread shred" but either it happened when I was still losing a lot of hair after I started or did not happen. No weight gain. No dizziness. No fluid retention.

Other notes: I saw my GP who checked my scalp and did an echocardiogram a few weeks after I started the meds. I also had blood draws to check levels and labs are all good so no underlying condition causing the hair loss. Just good old female pattern baldness, stress and being middle aged. Yay. I did not want to take the topical OTC or Rx because I have had dry scalp in the past and did not want to exacerbate it and I also have a cat who sleeps with me (topical is toxic to cats). Also, my issue was thinning kind of all over; no bald spots or hairline receding or issues that may be more difficult to mask.

I am hopeful there is some regrowth for volume but even if there is zero and this pill just helps me from the massive hair loss I was experiencing all summer and fall, it will be worth it.

Thanks for the update!

[Anonymous]

Just a PSA- monoxidil is very, very toxic (fatal) to cats and also toxic to dogs. Using a topical product like Rogaine puts pets at risk even through secondhand contact like from a pillowcase.

Using oral monoxidil like OP should keep your fur babies safe

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Really appreciate all of your input. I take my first dose of oral minoxidil tonight -- will report back when there is something to report back

Be patient. It was probably 3 months before I saw new baby hairs (and they stick straight up for a few months so get some hairspray to keep them down). I’m about a year in now and my results have been real. Random coworkers have commented.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Go to a dermatologist. If your hairloss is due to androgenetic alopecia then using minoxidil+DHT blocker will give you the best results. Nutrafol alone won’t do anything in such cases. I have had good luck taking oral minoxidil +saw palmetto supplement.

Did you grow excess hair anywhere else? That’s my worry about the oral.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go to a dermatologist. If your hairloss is due to androgenetic alopecia then using minoxidil+DHT blocker will give you the best results. Nutrafol alone won’t do anything in such cases. I have had good luck taking oral minoxidil +saw palmetto supplement.

Did you grow excess hair anywhere else? That’s my worry about the oral.

Disregard, I just read the update.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the update, OP! I didn’t realize weight gain/dizziness were potential side effects. I filled my prescription but have not started yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the update, OP! I didn’t realize weight gain/dizziness were potential side effects. I filled my prescription but have not started yet.

Minoxidil was designed to treated high blood pressure. It became a treatment for hair loss when doctors started noticing this side effect on patients. If you already have low blood pressure, the Minoxidil could lower it more resulting in dizziness.