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Hair loss

Tsukiko — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:52:33 GMT

I started losing my hair about 4 years ago but I didn't think anything of it because it wasn't that much. Last year it really started to become noticeable (my thyroid and labs are fine), so I started to look into different options. I decided to try Rogaine 5% foam that I purchased through Amazon and I am thrilled with the results. After a month I wasn't sure if anything was happening. After 2 months it felt like my hair felt a little thicker when washing it. I still wasn't sure if it was enough for me to continue using. I'm so glad I took before and after pics. Here they are.

Just wanted to share my experience and hope this helps anyone suffering with hair loss.

BTW I stared using this in February this year and have been applying it once a day faithfully.

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LillyandHobo — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:56:28 GMT

wow impressive results!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:59:01 GMT

That's awesome, @Tsukiko! Does it make your hair greasy or do you have to wash it daily?

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Sooner — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:59:39 GMT

Good for you! Do you have to keep using it? But amazing results you got.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 02:19:48 GMT

Those are phenomenal results! I'm very happy for you.

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Tsukiko — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 02:26:03 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch I wash my hair every other day, I used to wash it everyday. I did experiment in the beginning to see how long I could hold off washing it and 3 days was it for me. My hair was a greasy mess but I should add that my hair is very fine and normally gets oily after one day. Also I sweat a lot when working out.

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Tsukiko — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 02:28:02 GMT

@Sooner @Yes, my understanding is that once you stop using it will go back to the way it was before.

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Toppers3 — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 03:37:26 GMT

@Tsukiko wrote:
@Sooner @Yes, my understanding is that once you stop using it will go back to the way it was before.

I had a Dermatologist tell me the same thing when I asked him about using it years ago.

He had told me that once you start using it, you have to keep using it in order to keep seeing the benefits of using it.

He also told me that if you get it anywhere else on your face when applying it, to wipe if off immediately or you will start to grow hair where you don't want it to grow.

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chiclet — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 10:30:54 GMT

Your thinning looks exactly like mine. I tried the Max hair and it did nothing so I guess I might have to try this. Thanks for posting.

@Tsukiko wrote:
I started losing my hair about 4 years ago but I didn't think anything of it because it wasn't that much. Last year it really started to become noticeable (my thyroid and labs are fine), so I started to look into different options. I decided to try Rogaine 5% foam that I purchased through Amazon and I am thrilled with the results. After a month I wasn't sure if anything was happening. After 2 months it felt like my hair felt a little thicker when washing it. I still wasn't sure if it was enough for me to continue using. I'm so glad I took before and after pics. Here they are.

Just wanted to share my experience and hope this helps anyone suffering with hair loss.
BTW I stared using this in February this year and have been applying it once a day faithfully.

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Witchy Woman — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:49:52 GMT

@Tsukiko

How wonderful!

I'm going to check it out, but wondering, can you use any shampoo while using this product?

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:55:44 GMT

@Tsukiko have you ever tried the laser caps they have now? Some people use the two together.

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CoastalGal — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:14:15 GMT

I had a friend use it and she had similiar results .

Does it smell ?

Seems like if you had new hair growth it would stay ~ wonder what will happen if you stop using it ~ or maybe taper off and not use it daily once you have restored the hair loss .

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SilleeMee — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:51:24 GMT

I used minoxidil for about a year. Minoxidil does not have any odor. It did not work for me plus it made my hair very oily and dirty looking. I'm having better success with a laser cap and there's no oily mess or continued purchasing of the minoxidil which is a lifetime thing. When you stop using minoxidil then your hair goes back to the way it was before you started using it.

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wagirl — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 13:47:55 GMT

I was getting a little thin at that area down from the widows peak----due to stress, huge amounts of stress and the meds I take--started taking a supplement for my sore joints that worked great very quickly--still take it for that---but have noticed hairs growing back in that area---now I started this in 2019 and have noticed how long they are now, so a very long time for it to kick in. It is a multi collagen, in a capsule. Take it 2x a day. My thinness wasn't as pronounce as OP's ---am very glad you are having good results.

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Tsukiko — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:37:58 GMT

@Witchy Woman It shouldn't matter which shampoo you use. Insure whatever you use will not affect the product.

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Tsukiko — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:39:23 GMT

@SeaMaiden I thought about it but I'm pretty happy with these results so I will continue with the Rogaine.

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Tsukiko — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:40:55 GMT

@CoastalGal No scent. Your hair will go back to the way it was before if you stop using.

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Kabella — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:08:39 GMT

@Tsukiko So glad you got great results! If I may ask what type of Alopecia did you have? My neice was just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Proud of you to show the pics, so many women are are affected with some type of Alopecia.

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Tsukiko — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 23:32:43 GMT

Hi @Kabella wow this is an old thread...I started losing my hair when I hit menopause. My mom and grandma also had this issue. My scalp was really showing, it was actually worse in person than in the pictures I posted. I switched over to the Costco Kirkland brand because it's cheaper and just as effective. My hair and scalp now look normal. No more bald spots. So glad I gave it a try. I won't be without it. 😊

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bargainsgirl — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:38:49 GMT

I am happy to see such great results for you. I too have thinning hairline (hereditary I guess). I hesitate to use any of these products especially long term because I am a breast cancer survivor and I really watch what chemicals I use. I just live with the thinness for now. It has not changed in a bunch of years so maybe it will stay as is.