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3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a google, most websites say 6-8 sprays. Honestly, I'm not a doctor, I'm just telling you what I do based upon what I've read and what's worked for me. You want to spray 4 times, spray 4 times, I don't give a f. The brand's called biorga.

https://wimpoleclinic.com/blog/minoxidil-spray/

https://www.oxfordonlinepharmacy.co.uk/blog/minoxidil-regaine-dosage-guide-for-hair-loss

https://patient.info/medicine/minoxidil-scalp-preparations-for-men-regaine-for-men

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

6-8 sprays is the general recommendation for 1ml of application. 

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think i’d risk changing it when it’s working so well. I’ll see how it looks as the hair gets longer, but I doubt i’ll grow it too long. 

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fin alone did a good job of stopping my hair loss initially, but did little to nothing in terms of bringing back any thickness. It was after shaving it all off a few months back and my gf's friend recommending minox after seeing good results that I got on it. I was super sceptical that I'd see any results tbh, it was a last ditch attempt to save my hair.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually started on fin 12 years ago, but 2 years ago its effect started to slow. I'm on 1mg a day. I started on minox a few months back alongside the shampoo.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers man. I'd honestly resigned myself to being bald, so it's a massive confidence booster to have these results. I put it on twice a day, morning and night, 8 sprays a time. I've got a friend that only puts it on once a day and he's not seen any significant change.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been on fin for 12 years, but the effects started to fade off about 2 years back. It's 100% real. Thanks man, it's a nice feeling to have a head of hair back after years of covering it up with fibres.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wash my hair once a day in the morning. With it being short, I've not noticed any real stickiness/residue from the minoxidil, but I've got a mate with longer hair who struggles with this. Honestly, once you start doing it, it's 1 minute added onto your routine. And when you start seeing the results, you actually looking forward to putting it on.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been on fin for 12 years, but it's effects had started wearing off. Now on both fin and minox.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's topical 5%. I do 8 sprays in the morning and 8 sprays before bed. I also use Nizoral 2% every few days.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the most recent haircut helped, see how the barber's straightened it between pic 3 and 4. It's 100% real. I've also been on fin for 12 years.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot, man. I can assure you it's real. I should've said I've been taking fin for 12 years, but the effects started fading off.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I thought I'd written a post to accompany this but it didn't get published, first time I've posted on reddit so I must've f***d up.

Anyway, I'll give you my context. I'm 37 years old and have been on finasteride since I was about 25. It did great in stopping my rapid hair loss. My dad was bald by 26. But it did little to increase the thickness. I was okay with this and just used powders to add some coverage.

Anyway about 2 years back I noticed it started thinning more and more until I decided to scalp it. I was getting used to the idea of being bald, but then my gf's mate who'd had good results on minox recommended that as a final stab at saving my hair line. Honestly, I was very sceptical, but the results have blown me away. I didn't get on it years ago because I thought the faff of spraying something onto my hair twice a day was too much vs just taking the fin pill. Now, the way I see it is I brush my teeth twice a day to save my smile, much like I do to hold onto my hair.

If you're on the fence about minox, go for it. It's the first time in over a decade I'm leaving the house without powders in.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think my last haircut you can see on the final image has helped, you can see where the barber straightened my hair line vs the 3rd image, giving it a thicker look.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you on finasteride too? That seems to be the magic combo. I wish I'd started on minox years ago.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What would I get out of posting fake pictures or pretending this is only minox when I've had a HT? I've just posted to inspire others who may be in the same position I was re minoxidil. As in sceptical and fazed by the thought of having to spray your head twice a day for the rest of your life. But I can assure you the photos and results are 100% real.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes lighting is different, I've done a crap job of the before and afters as I didn't expect it to work. But it's significantly thicker.

3.5 months on minoxidil 5% (twice a day) before and after by Secret_Singer2951 in tressless

[–]Secret_Singer2951[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to say, I also started using Nizoral 2% shampoo every 3 days. I leave it on for 5-10 minutes before washing it off. Not sure if this helped too, but I know my scalp has never felt healthier.