Minoxidil?

curlypearl

Does anyone here use minoxidil?  I use the foam (which is actually supposed to be for men) but my derm. said I can use it once a day instead of how men use it (twice a day) and I've been doing that for years.  However, it doesn't play that well with curly hair so I end up having to low poo or shampoo more often than I would like.  The minox seems to leave an oily residue on my hair even though I try to put it on my scalp and avoid getting it on the hair but impossible.  If you use it, would you describe how you do so and any tips would be appreciated.

BrittanyM

I haven't used it, but definitely continue to get the men's version. I looked into it once and found that the men's had twice the active ingredient for the same price (or cheaper) than the women's version.

Guide 65

Has your hair thickened up since you started using it?  Does it continue to thicken, or does it get to a certain point and stop?

I have had times in my life that I've considered using it.  I even bought some once and used it a few times, then stopped (can't remember why - maybe just lazy).

curlypearl

Brittany, thanks for your input.  Guide 65 to be honest, I don't know!  I just continue to use it.  At first my hair loss was just in back, now it's in the front as well.  I imagine that it would be worse without the minoxidil, but I can't be sure.

Therese1

I don't use it, but would it help to use some kind of dry shampoo spray to help soak up the oily residue?

If you're continuing to have a problem with hair loss, you could check out the Science-y Hair Blog. I believe she has some caffeine rinse recipes that are supposed to help with that. A former forum member (can't remember who) used to use topical caffeine for hair loss and said it helped her.

curlypearl

Thanks Therese.  I'll look into that.  I think mine is hereditary.  My grandma and dad had hair loss.  Fortunately, it isn't too bad...yet!