Dermatologist's Guide to MINOXIDIL for Hair Growth

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu explains everything there is to know about using Minoxidil to treat hair loss.
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00:00 Intro
00:47 How does minoxidil work?
04:31 Types of minoxidil & what to use
06:38 Off label uses
07:46 How to use minoxidil
09:41 Will I have to use it forever?
10:41 Will it work for me?
11:41 Tretinoin & minoxidil
13:14 Microneedling & minoxidil
13:59 Use on eyebrows & beard
15:03 Outro
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  • @fishchick72
    @fishchick724 ай бұрын

    This is the most informative video I’ve seen on rogaine. Thank you so much

  • @charlenecantrell9133
    @charlenecantrell913311 ай бұрын

    Very informative. This video answers alot of questions I had about minoxidil.

  • @vettejakes
    @vettejakes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful.

  • @lorraineashford3089
    @lorraineashford308910 ай бұрын

    I have been avoiding using Rogaine for about a year. I've been using essential oils because I've done a lot of reading that essential oils can help with hair loss. Well, They haven't done anything for me and I continue to lose hair so now I'm ready to give Rogaine a try. Thanks for your videos. I just hope that Rogaine works for me.

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    i used Minoxidile since Day 4 maybe 6 of this january, after noticing the shedding is almost in the norwood III phase, also used it on some bald spot in my beard and it did wonders there i can see small hair follicles forming there, as for scaalp sadly i didn't take a before photo and i can't seem to notice a major difference, but the fact that it did something with my beard makes me hopeful that im reactive to the treatement and hopefuly can stop hairloss and even reverse it to a certain decent degree finger crossed

  • @user-xo3ql9fv9x
    @user-xo3ql9fv9x Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Great information .

  • @LynneGrasso-zi3vi
    @LynneGrasso-zi3vi9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for such an informative video. It was great😊

  • @ambergerhelper7852
    @ambergerhelper7852 Жыл бұрын

    I love how you enunciate “tretinoin.” ☺️

  • @deborah972
    @deborah972 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr jenny liu ,thank you 🎉 😊 ❤ xx

  • @kathynosek6612
    @kathynosek66128 ай бұрын

    Great Info thank you

  • @mrscch1057
    @mrscch105710 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this great information have been using minoxidil for years. Please please do a video on the oral medication.

  • @stephaniemeade2275
    @stephaniemeade2275 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @dr.jennyliu

    @dr.jennyliu

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @CarlaRoche-wi1ym
    @CarlaRoche-wi1ym3 ай бұрын

    Thank you to helping us your support I need to applying more I have thin hair I want to use it for my scalp

  • @Username65668
    @Username656682 ай бұрын

    Really in-depth review. Thanks! 1. How do you apply the treiton to the scalp? 2. It appears I’m getting residual foam spread to my face overnight (pillow?). How do I remove that unintended facial hair?

  • @zainabkhider8605
    @zainabkhider8605 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏🏼♥️ plz more information about topical minoxidil 🙏🏼 and also about oral minoxidil

  • @dr.jennyliu

    @dr.jennyliu

    Жыл бұрын

    Okay will do!

  • @bene88597
    @bene88597Ай бұрын

    hehe u explain it so sweet and honest!

  • @hulagirldeedee
    @hulagirldeedee Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video! I have hair your length and I’ve found the foam so difficult to get to the scalp. The foam gets stuck in my hair and doesn’t make it to my scalp. I switched to the liquid because it’s easier to apply, but I would love to see a demo application of the foam. Also YES PLEASE on the oral minoxidil video. Thanks again!

  • @maureenbouey

    @maureenbouey

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, I would also love to see a demo - I'm almost totally a visual learner. I just discovered this channel and really appreciate the calm, measured way you speak and the thoroughness of the material.

  • @beverlyharward9631

    @beverlyharward9631

    11 ай бұрын

    Hulagirl, there is a video on YT re: application of foam Rogaine on scalp via Q Tip. The man in video may be a hair stylist & the lady is sitting in a chair- her hair is a natural Grey. I wish I knew the name of his channel . Sorry. Try Google it. Best wishes.

  • @melissayoung7398

    @melissayoung7398

    5 ай бұрын

    I watched another dermatologist and he suggested using a q-tip to apply on your scalp.

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@melissayoung7398 q-tip is a good Tip no pun intended,, i was using a dropper at first month of applying minoxidile to make the session quick, and did notice some unwanted forhead hair growth nothing crazy just few scatered spots, luckily i did discover that and when asking my derm she strongly adviced using some sort of q-tip or spong to apply it gently

  • @loril1911
    @loril191110 ай бұрын

    Hi Dr. Liu, thank you for your videos. I've learned so much. Can you please suggest a scalp moisturizer to use with topical minoxidil? Thanks.

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    i just use argan oil alongside minoxidile, i would mix the both of them while respecting the 1ml recomanded dose never seem to suffer from any dryness

  • @DrStayAtHomeMom
    @DrStayAtHomeMom4 ай бұрын

    This video can be named the complete guide to use Minoxidil. It has it All🤩

  • @64fizar
    @64fizar7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the explanation. I live in a tropical climate country which is hot and humid. Can you recommend me the type of minoxidil and brand that is suitable to use here in this kind of climate. Thank you.

  • @amberlights410
    @amberlights41012 күн бұрын

    When applying minoxidil to the eyebrows, should other skincare products be avoided in the area or applied at a different time? (Aka doing morning vs night skincare routine and applying a vitamin c serum/acids/copper peptides). Thank you!

  • @Andrea-tf1le
    @Andrea-tf1le Жыл бұрын

    Is topical Minoxidil considered safe in breastfeeding?

  • @user-nu7dn9xo1i
    @user-nu7dn9xo1i2 ай бұрын

    Great information but how long does the shedding last?

  • @ElizabethNorton143
    @ElizabethNorton143 Жыл бұрын

    Hey… Such a fan of yours!! Yes please do a oral form Prescription!!!! I have been on 1.5 mg minoxidil for 6 months… I can’t tell 🫣😔 a difference

  • @dr.jennyliu

    @dr.jennyliu

    Жыл бұрын

    Will add to my list ❤️

  • @Dogandcatmom51

    @Dogandcatmom51

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dr.jennyliu, how careful do cat owners have to be when using minoxidil? Can cats be poisoned by a couch that a head with minoxidil on it has touched?

  • @davidsotir4318
    @davidsotir4318 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all your videos. How would you elegantly apply tretinoin to the scalp as it's so thick?

  • @dr.jennyliu

    @dr.jennyliu

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Yeah it’s definitely not elegant nor easy. I think just do the best you can. There are tret gel formulas but can be more irritating

  • @CarlaRoche-wi1ym
    @CarlaRoche-wi1ym3 ай бұрын

    Dr jenny how often can i many timmes to take this rogaine an apply it on this scalp

  • @CarlaRoche-wi1ym
    @CarlaRoche-wi1ym3 ай бұрын

    Would it work out in hair mi scarre to cut my hair shouldrogane i use silll to for thin hair and will it grow

  • @frankflex4465
    @frankflex44657 ай бұрын

    can you take both oral and topical at the same time.

  • @monametsimbulayi4744
    @monametsimbulayi47445 ай бұрын

    Hello Doc i used 5% it gave me heart palpitations and went to 2% still did the same please help what should I do

  • @yasminkazmi911
    @yasminkazmi91110 ай бұрын

    Can i use retin a with moxadil

  • @daniellefranken1458
    @daniellefranken14582 ай бұрын

    I have scaring alopecia, is it smart to use monoxidil

  • @theweez1411
    @theweez14113 ай бұрын

    Please info about oral minoxidle

  • @Dev64choco
    @Dev64choco2 ай бұрын

    I'm scared about severe hair loss/ shedding 😰 I think i dont have guts to try minoxidil 😔

  • @user-lz1jt5pr4z
    @user-lz1jt5pr4z3 ай бұрын

    My doctor lowered my dosage and it still gives me bad headaches. So I had to stop.

  • @ravzz17
    @ravzz17 Жыл бұрын

    Female, 30 years. I have been using oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil foam for almost 3 months now (12 weeks to be exact). I noticed a very severe hair loss from the 3 weeks of use and I still have a somewhat of hair loss ? It is becoming quite visible and hair volume is quite less. Would you recommend continuing both for longer? Are there any recommendations on what shampoo and conditioner to use while using minoxidil treatment ?

  • @beverlyharward9631

    @beverlyharward9631

    11 ай бұрын

    ravzz17, Are you seeing a Dermatologist? If not, you may want to. I don't know, as I'm not in the medical field, but I did/do see my dermatologist.Hope this is beneficial.

  • @Ramanhere468

    @Ramanhere468

    10 ай бұрын

    I heard it takes 9 months to show results. Def see your dermatologist.

  • @sherric7860
    @sherric78605 ай бұрын

    I have always had thin eye brows and never even had to pluck them. I like the idea of applying minoxidil to my eyebrows, but am nervous about shedding of my eyebrows. I wouldn’t like to have no eyebrows at all even if it is only for a couple of months.

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    just be careful when applying it targeting only the wanted areas, i used a dripper at first and did notice some micro hair follicle in unwanted areas like forhead and the side of my brows, since the oil was droping all over the place, luckily its nothing crazy and did notice it early on so now im hoping by depriving those follicles they would just die, if not guess im gonna need laser sessions more freequently

  • @sherric7860

    @sherric7860

    5 ай бұрын

    @@evanmedi6144 Thank you! I have always had thin, fine hair and not a lot of it. That’s a con. On the pro side, I’ve never had much body hair. I don’t have leg hair and never have had to pluck my eyebrows. I wish they were thicker or at least a dark color so I could stop dying them. I would not want to have to be plucking face hair or to have to get laser treatment. I think I’ll use a q -tip if I decide to do my eyebrows.

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@sherric7860 let me tell u i was really skeptical about minoxidile before use, but it did wonders for me. about shedding i wouldn't stress it alot, i didn't notice any hair density reduction since i start applying it to my brows & beard

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    @@sherric7860 i was a bit skeptical at minoxidile before using it, & to be honest it did me solid i can already see improvements but im hoping for more "finger crossed" don't stress abt shedding i absolutely noticed zero shedding in my beard or brows when applying it, only in scalp following the male adrogenic hairloss patterns

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    @@sherric7860 i was very skeptic at first of how viable minoxidile is in restoring my hair, and gotta say after seeing some results in my beard area i was applying it religiously trying my best to apply it twice, unless i felt extra lazy that day. just follow the recommanded dosage maybe invest in a dermastamp. and youll see result that you gonna like. all best

  • @CarlaRoche-wi1ym
    @CarlaRoche-wi1ym3 ай бұрын

    Carla

  • @Journeyofamomdoc
    @Journeyofamomdoc11 ай бұрын

    Does rogaine cause weight gain

  • @Floody1

    @Floody1

    2 ай бұрын

    No myth

  • @Helene1102
    @Helene11027 ай бұрын

    😢 do you wash your hair before you put on minoxidil?😊

  • @evanmedi6144

    @evanmedi6144

    5 ай бұрын

    i wouldn't advice applying minoxidile straight after washing ur hair, as its hydrophilic(water solluble) so it might reduce the chance of it working, that why expert recommand not washing ur hair untill its completly dry after 4-6 hours so yeah either wash ur haird and make sure its as dry as possible before applying it, or just wash it after hours of use i usualy apply it at night before sleep and wash my hair in my morning shower excuse my broken grammer im not a native english speaker

  • @hankaul6256
    @hankaul62569 ай бұрын

    You are so beautiful

  • @abdulmajidmj8054
    @abdulmajidmj8054 Жыл бұрын

    You didn’t talk about hair washing before using of minoxidil …. Every day we can wash hair bedridden apply minoxidil?

  • @dr.jennyliu

    @dr.jennyliu

    Жыл бұрын

    Hair washing is personal based on what your scalp needs. But minoxidil should be used daily!

  • @abdulmajidmj8054

    @abdulmajidmj8054

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dr.jennyliu Thank you for given right kind of information..

  • @abdulmajidmj8054

    @abdulmajidmj8054

    Жыл бұрын

    Let i know the one thing we can apply oil before 30 mint of washing my hair ? During minoxidil treatment?

  • @elawilk229

    @elawilk229

    6 ай бұрын

    i put it on before i go to bed and wash hair in the morning

  • @elaina8530

    @elaina8530

    6 ай бұрын

    @@dr.jennyliuis there a chance it will cause hair loss and then nothing will grow? (Like it will make my hair worse than it did before I started?)

  • @investigatorusrex
    @investigatorusrexКүн бұрын

    Women don't let them fool you with the price !!!! Buy the cheapest ... buy the product for men

  • @allaboutcars4835
    @allaboutcars48353 ай бұрын

    I don’t mean to sound offensive, but I was considering using minoxidil to grow my eyebrows, but then I looked at yours. Now I’m worried whether it will work or not, or even make things worse.

  • @allaboutcars4835
    @allaboutcars48353 ай бұрын

    Fat Joe’s beard

  • @allaboutcars4835
    @allaboutcars48353 ай бұрын

    Fat Joe’s beard