“If your dead you can’t do shit anymore” -Kevin Mann

Kevin, you’re KZread channel is great man. I really wish it was bigger. I’d love for you to make some merch or something for us to support you! Best way to show support is with money!

Wow you are so good at explaining this stuff. I think you are better than most doctors or scientists at communicating facts in an understandable way.

I like your channel a lot man! I suggest that you get your hands on some studio lights and point them at your face to make your videos nicer to watch. It will take your channel to the next level bro!

Been watching your videos for a while and you seem like one of the most knowledgeable guys on KZread, on the topics of Minoxidil, Finasteride and hair loss in general. So my question is.. does or can finasteride regrow back lost hair? I've never taken anything for my hairloss.. started shedding like crazy last year, when I had daily panic attacks for 3-4 months straight.. a few months after getting over my anxiety (going back to normal state) that's when I started shedding. Sadly my dad has no hair on his crown, but he first began losing hair in his late 40's (I was 32, now 33) he is now 64 and still have a desent amount of hair except for the crown area. I think I have speed up that hairloss, process by having so much stress last year. I have lost a lot of hair specially on the crown area and overall thinning. Do you have a video that talks about regrowth from finasteride? if so what is the title of that video? Sorry for the long read. Keep up the good videos.

@RamblingRamul

4 жыл бұрын

I just looked at your video from last week or from Sep. 6. and you claim to have had some regrowth of lost hair.. that's awesome. Question is just how much of your lost hair has grown back.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes finasteride can regrow hair in about 33 percent of people. For most other people it will prevent any further hair loss but the good news about regrowth in your case is that regrowing hair on the crown is typically much easier than regrowing it on the hairline. I don't think I have covered the topic specifically on hair regrowth but if you're new to the game probably should just hop on fin and give it about 6 months to see if you get any hair regrowth from it and if so that may be the only thing you ever have to use. If it isn't enough then you can consider a hair growth stimulant like minoxidil but definitely try fin first.

@kevinlimpert8523

3 жыл бұрын

Derrick from more plates more dates is good too .they both used all those experimental treatments like alfatridial and Ru48851

Look good Kevin. Hair looking solid and so are the arms....you been pumping some serious iron. Always breaking out solid information as usual. Smart gentlemen.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Kevin dropping the info bombs on us. Not sure i heard you take a breather whole vid lol. Great vid bro

@jankramarczyk9365

4 жыл бұрын

0:10 xD

@minniethomas6206

3 жыл бұрын

😅😅😅

@stevjohnsonpo

Жыл бұрын

Would of needed tons of breathers had he stayed on oral minox

Also would LOVE a video of all the deffiencies and such that also cause temporary hair loss and how to put your body in the best state to grow healthy hair

Thanks, Kevin, for your very prompt and very detailed replies. I had a lot of reservations about starting minoxidil as a treatment (concerning anything from the alleged negative effects on one's cardiovascular health to the ease of application) but you have allayed many of my concerns and now I feel reasonably comfortable using the Rogaine foam. Cheers! Out of interest, are the side effects of oral minoxidil (which were enough to dissuade you from talking it) not present in topical minoxidil (although less pronounced)?

man this is the video I needed. Someone who straight up says he tried all the prevention brands, All the ones you mentioned I already researched but hesitated on buying. Thanks for this video

Thanks for such thorough content! If possible, please update your video description to include links to the risks you went over in the video (and even the link to your newer "minoxidil safety" video where you breakdown how the risk is being underplayed) it would be much appreciated! :)

Kev, You are a high powered race car, my man. I love it.

@JangoBlader

4 жыл бұрын

Am like is he on coke

@Cartman5101

4 жыл бұрын

JangoBlader neuro enhancers

You’re the most attractive man I’ve ever seen. Kudos to you for that. You give me hope for my hair loss. About to turn 22 and it’s just getting worse lol. Making dietary changes and implementing finasteride, minoxidil, and healthier diet.

@eddiebenson7006

4 жыл бұрын

Ok is this is Kevin Mann burner account

@r1r597

3 жыл бұрын

Using nizoral shampoo daily, and a lasercomb daily also help. I myself would also recommend a daily Collagen powder supplement in the morning/ evening. Vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C supplement also. HIIT exercise 3 times a week. And brush teeth every night. Avoid alcohol, sugar, white flour products, and if possible: caffeine. Continue all the above, get a good job and if needed you can get a hairtransplant in a few years if needed.

@maalikserebryakov

6 ай бұрын

@@eddiebenson7006hahah

Hey kev after how long did you notice results? What were these and did you regrow hair? Thanks.

15 days on fin in and I’m getting almost no hair shedding small hairs in side of temple seem to be responding more than with just minoxidil I’m Norwood 2 going on 3 hope to get some reversal and hold it there no sides this guy is great I would probably be balding 👨‍🦲 right now thanks bro

love the hairstyle. what do you ask for when getting your hair cut by stylist?

Hey Kevin, would you give any credence to a 'front loading' protocol of oral minox for a period of a couple of months to expedite the regrowth process, then switch to topical for it's more efficacious safety profile?

@xilophompilo

2 жыл бұрын

thought the same

You deserves lot more hella views!

Kevin, you used 10mg oral minoxidil. Isnt 0.5-1mg once a day oral increasing the safety? Since I wanted to try maybe 1mg oral in morning combined with 1 ml topical in night. I was thinking to just increase the sulfotransferase enzym a bit. Sadly tretinoin is not helping on that department.

So glad that this stuff became mainstream within the last year, excited to start taking these pills

Kevin, 2 questions for you. I'm 41 (42 next month) and started having aggressive diffuse thinning starting at 36. I finally took the plunge and started finasteride over 2 weeks ago (zero side effects btw). I also bought a 3 month supply of minoxidil (liquid pump), but am unsure as to whether or not I should hold off on starting minoxidil and wait until I start to see some results from the finasteride (which I'm not expecting to see for several months, if at all), or should I immediately incorporate minoxidil into my daily routine to work in conjunction with the finasteride that I recently started taking? What do you recommend and why? 2nd question: I have a scalp issue. I think it's either Seborrheic eczema/dermatitis or Psoriasis (not sure which one). I used to use Head and Shoulders, which did clear up the condition, but also thinned out my hair even worse within 2 short months. If I don't treat this condition, will finasteride and minoxidil work if my scalp is scaling/flaking and the pours are clogged/scarred? Which shampoo/conditioner do you recommend I use? I've been using Millcreek Biotene H-24. While it thickens my existing hair, it doesn't clear up my scalp condition. I've heard of Nizoral and Regenepure, but I'm scared to use anything that's too harsh (with sulfur or tar), but I realize that no hair regrowth will occur if my scalp isn't treated, or will it? Btw, you biceps are looking damn impressive.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you, I would hold off on the minoxidil not only because its a pain in the ass to use but it will probably make your dandruff and scalp issues even worse. I would consider trying 1 or 2 percent nizoral and just using it twice per week as it is great at treating scalp inflammation even if its not very useful for hair loss. Inflammation isn't related to male pattern baldness but it certainly doesn't help but if you treat the inflammation any issues you had with it, including hair loss should reverse which should allow you to focus more on treating your actual genetic male pattern baldness and once you treat that then you can consider topicals like minoxidil. I use coal tar shampoo nearly daily and every now and then I'll use nizoral for dandruff and it works. Another thing I felt worked pretty well was nizoral cream since it stays on the scalp longer. Also, getting a shower comb or brush can help get rid of some of the dandruff.

Hi Kevin Mann I just wondered I've been on finasteride for 8 months now and its definitely helped maintain my hair I've still got thinning in my crown can you tell me if I used stemoxydine will that cause a shed? I really dont want to.use minoxidil. You have the best videos on Male pattern baldness hope to hear from you cheers.

@cjbolan8059

3 жыл бұрын

@Pep It's also not guaranteed. Not everyone has a shed. I didn't when I started topical minoxidil about a year ago. Same when I transitioned to oral minoxidil. You know those 50-100 hairs that we're all supposed to shed each day? I don't even get those. Since I began this journey, my hair is staying put.

i use topical minixidil and when i told my aunt she said "do NOT get it on your back" i told her my back hair would consume me if i did that

i watch your videos and i get lot of self confidence. you are a angel kevin. love from india❤️.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and it feels good knowing I am inspiring others to fight their own battles against hair loss, I can't even imagine how I would feel if I had given up when the battle began.

Hey Kevin. I've recently had a few comments about my hairline and hair thickness and after looking at my hair I'm around a norwood 2/2.5. My hair is still somewhat thick with just recession at the temples and hairline with some hairline thinning at one side. I have decided to take finasteride as I responded great to minoxidil and grew my hairline back but with being a student I couldn't fit the liquid minox into my routine as I'm either out in the morning or at night with friends. Do you think finasteride will be able to help maintain my hair and possibly regrow where my hairline is thinning?

@kanewaddington4421

4 жыл бұрын

Also do you recommend starting finasteride and seeing what results you get before adding minoxidil in later on if unhappy with finasteride results?

@yaboichris3050

4 жыл бұрын

Kane Waddington not to scare you off or anything but I was looking into finasteride and saw the side effects were too much so it put me off , have you heard of post finasteride Syndrome

@vrglcom

3 жыл бұрын

@@yaboichris3050 oh please don’t read all that crap about finasteride! You will loose all your hair and regret not using it! Please try and follow this channel and The Hair Show on KZread. I promise you will understand and learn more about finasteride and change your views! It’s a safe drug!

@issurxozo

2 жыл бұрын

@@vrglcom Word in march Il be on it for a year. 0 side effects. Got more floppy c on the damn workout supplements lol

Kevin, what do you think about dutasterid injections to scalp? Since I was having great results with oral dutasterid, two pills of 0.5mg every week, but was having some small sides. I alrady take 1mg finasterid and minox

Does the hair growth that minoxidil create increase over time where there are hair folicles? Do more hair folicles activate the longer that minoxidil is used? Therefore grow a full head of hair over a long time window?

alright thats it im adding it i'm convinced, i got a dermatologist appointment for the prescription, i don't want body hair but beard, lashes and head great i'll stick with 1.25mg though not more no way, start with 0.625mg i saw. what dosages did u try?? I saw 0.5mg daily dutasteride was the only thing better than 5mg OM but depends on how far gone ur NW is and your genes. if i get on it, i'll have to add a touch of cardio additional 1x/week too in case, i used to have low, but last few years normal or tiny high, but i get anxiety so i wonder if this is ok to lower pressure a bit.

Ok, I expect that this really will be the last question. I've only recently begun using Minoxidil (Regaine Foam) so it's prompted a few. What advice would you give someone who works out a lot re application? I box 4-5 times a week and each time that I do, I sweat profusely. I've noticed that this is causing my sweat to taste different (when you are doing intensive circuit training or sparring, it's nigh on impossible to not ingest a little bit of your own sweat). I am almost certain that it is the Minoxidil doing this. So I am toying with the idea of washing my head before training (to rinse out the Minoxidil - at least the residue that has attached to my hair) and then reapplying post-shower, which I have after the training session. But it means having no minoxidil on my head for 2-3 hours during the time that I train. Is that something I should be concerned with as far as hair loss prevention is concerned?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

You don't need to have minoxidil on your scalp all day, minoxidil has a 23 hour half life and frankly you can easily just get away with using it once per day despite the twice per day recommendation. Even if you are sweating and tasting the solution that doesn't mean the minoxidil didn't already absorb into the scalp, the residue left over is the solution that the minoxidil is in rather than the minoxidil itself. If it concerns you then I would probably just apply the minoxidil an hour before going to bed. Minoxidil foam dries quickly so you can just apply it, let it dry and then wash it out the next day. I only apply minox once daily with full scalp coverage and I didn't notice any loss from switching from twice per week to once per week.

@Kevin Mann hoping you'll make that video about other (non dht related) causes of hair loss and what can be done about it. i'm a nw0 with diffuse thinning across my entire scalp, where the sides and donor area are equally affected. i was on 1mg fin daily for a year (without sides) and it did absolutely nothing to halt my hair loss. minoxidil seems like an option but any gains are likely to be temporary and won't address the root cause of my thinning. fwiw, thyroid and other basic blood tests came back normal and i'm at my wit's end at this point, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks

@kevinlimpert8523

3 жыл бұрын

There is another type of hair loss that I never seen anyone make about .alopecia aretia . Even though they say that's a patchy hairloss but I believe if it is all over thinning even where it would normally be donor hair that may be the type for you to look into

@BryanPopeProductions

3 жыл бұрын

Any updates? Have you looked into Chronic Telogen Effluvium? I think that's my main source of hair loss, I was tested for it by my dermatologist and it came back positive and I have the same description of hair loss as you so maybe it's worth looking into.

Great content. Really like you. Aside that the comment is for algorithm. Gyms opening here in Croatia again so time to start getting it done hard again.

Just getting this today/researching Monixidil. Thanks for posting what you know,. 10 mgs and above are usually prescribed for Hypertension. Oral amounts of .25 to 1.25 mg are prescribed for hair growth in women. I can't find an amount for men, you say 2.5 to 5 mgs. I saw that too. You say you had a crazy result. Did you try lesser dosages? Also, what about using the pill to increase the amount of minoxidil in Rogain? Using a higher mg. amount topically would not have the same adverse effects as orally. Potentially you could limit/control the reaction to the scalp. what do you think? Buy a 5 mg pill and dissolve it in the 1 month supply of rogaine. increase or decrease as you see fit.

I started using finesteride because of your videos an I can say that you saved my hair I take .5mg everyday an it stopped my shedding in 2 months an no side effects only testi mild pain for the a couple days.i also started minoxidil but i stopped after 1month just cause you said you regret using it first instead of just taking the pill and my hair is much thicker now i cought it really early just had a reciding hairline. Also I see all the other videos of people saying is a bad drug dont take it ever blahh blahh blahh and it's always bald men who did not take action early who try to scare other guys from saving their hair

@eltioriqui5123

4 жыл бұрын

How is it going rigth now? I just got that reciding hairline and i'm interested. Do you take only finas or Minoxidil as well? What age are You?

@oskarnordenqvist8171

4 жыл бұрын

@@eltioriqui5123 I have to tell you, I've used Finasteride for 5 months now and my hair line is way better than it's ever been, I'm not kidding you. "Unfortunately" I started using Minoxidil at the same time, so I don't know what's doing what, but I've got no plan of stopping either of them. It works GREAT! I was also lucky enough to not have a shedding phase. So thankful Kevin gave me the confidence to try it. If you read this Kevin, I can't thank you enough.

@oskarnordenqvist8171

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 33 btw, if that helps in any way, saw that you asked Kevin about that. I just ordered a batch of Stemoxydine that I'll start using soon. Best of luck to you in your fight against hairloss

@naveedsultan9371

3 жыл бұрын

@@oskarnordenqvist8171 just wana ask that did finasteride caused initial shedding as I'm taking it for 2 weeks and shedding is too much.. I'll appreciate if u repl mate

@oskarnordenqvist8171

3 жыл бұрын

@@naveedsultan9371 I was lucky and didn't have a shedding phase, but from what I've understod It's most common to have a shedding phase.. just stick with it, it will stop and you'll most likely see results in time.

Thanks for all your info regarding hair loss topicals, as I’ve recently had a hair transplant and plan to use your suggested mix of pantostin and Ru to Help maintain my existing hair, do you also use minoxidil alongside the Ru mix?

@shah1776

4 жыл бұрын

Im doing something similar, what did u end up doing?

Great info. With Finasteride, some ppl take 1/4 or 1/5 of proscar. Does splitting it more decrease the possibility of side effects or is it how often you take thos split pills?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, taking smaller doses and using it less frequently does reduce the risk of side effects. That is why people who get sides using the standard 1 mg/day dose can sometimes treat those sides by just halving or even quartering the dose.

@cjbolan8059

3 жыл бұрын

Proscar is a tiny little pill. I can't even imagine how you would split it into equal portions. That's asking a lot of a pill cutter. I take the full 5mg/day as it's most appropriate for my sex and life stage. Been on it 6 months and no sides whatsoever. The studies show that 1mg is not effective for me.

For turning foam minox into liquid, do you think you could do an entire canister at once and place it into the liquid dropper? Also, would you ever do a video documenting your hair loss journey? Like showing pictures before/after your transplants, etc.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think that would work because when minoxidil foam cools down again it can turn back into a foam so I don't know if storing it in a container would be viable, never tried it before though so maybe. I would like to do a video documenting my hair loss journey, I have talked about it in extent but problem is I don't have many pictures, I do have a few though so perhaps I could do something.

@RamblingRamul

4 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin I would really appreciate a hairloss journey video. Does not matter if you don't have many pics.. most important is the current status of your hair.

Great video , very scary oral minoxidil side effects dont think i will try it , sooner be bald thanks , i wonder why it works better than anything else ?

Hey Kevin, how long did it take to see any visible results on oral minoxidil?

Wonder if you can take drugs to offset the side effects of Oral Minoxidil.I'd imagine it just would be too much hassle if you could getting your health checked/monitored every week or even day via blood tests, other tests, etc.

"You can't do shit when you're dead!" Good stuff

Hi Kevin :) Where can i get oral minoxidil ?

Forgive me but I have one last question. Given that you are so well versed in this stuff, do you mind confirming whether quartering a 5 mg Finasteride tablet and taking 1.25 mg daily will detract from its efficacy when compared with taking a 1 mg tablet- because it does not have the film coat that a non quartered tablet would? The reason I quarter a 5mg tablet is that it's a lot cheaper to do so. Also, would you advise taking at night on an empty stomach? I've been taking it in the morning around the time I have breakfast and I wonder if that detracts from its effectiveness.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

No problem and no, film coat or no the dose of a quartered proscar is 1.25 which is roughly the same in effectiveness as 1 mg due to the diminishing returns of the drug. Any difference is negligible. I asked my doctor about timing and he told me its best to try to take it the same time every day but it doesn't matter if you take it with or without food. There are drugs that are affected by food intake but finasteride is not one of them.

@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! BTW, if it's not an imposition on your time, it would be really helpful to watch a video of you administering minoxidil (foam preferably but I say because it's what I use). You described how you use it in another video but it would help a lot to have a visual aid. The problem I'm having at present is that much of the product gets caught up in my hair and I question how much of it is actually getting into the scalp despite my best efforts to rub it in.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

@@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa Yeah, I have been slacking on video creation due to travelling but I'll put that on my agenda.

@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa

4 жыл бұрын

Much obliged.

Hey Kevin I started using oral minox early this year. I have been on propecia/topical minox for 5 years with good results. Started to lose a bjt of ground so started with this company in Aus that has a custom pill with oral minox/fin and some other stuff. As I seen really good reviews and heard oral minox is really good for gains. I’ve been on 0.5 oral for 3 months, then 1mg for 3 months, doctor is prescribing 2.5mg now. I have still been using a of topical as I am slightly worried that if I stopped the topical I would lose all my ground from the previous years/routine. Atm am going through a shed. What do you think?

@RIdrummer96

3 жыл бұрын

are you in the U.S.? Trying to figure out how to get an oral minox prescription

@Nathosss88

3 жыл бұрын

RI drummer 96 hey dude sorry can’t help you there I am in Aus. There’s a few companies popping up here offering finasteride and oral minox together in a tab

Are there any studies on customized dosing? Like with finasteride where you take fin 1mg 3x a week. Can you do something similar with oral minox And also the hair you grew with that medication, did you manage to keep with topical minox?

I have been using Topical Minoxidil 5% for 8 months but i couldnt live my normal life because i am an athlete and i practive from 3 to 4 hours a day so using topical minoxidil was quite hard , I have been thinking of switching to oral minoxidil so in your opinion , what dose should I use and what brand is the best for Oral Minoxidil

Kevin, Started taking oral minoxidil about 8 months ago and have noticed shortness of breath side effects. I am going to get off of it. Do you know how long it took for things to go back to normal after you stopped the dosing? Thanks kev. Love your vids man.

@haircafekevin

3 жыл бұрын

No, but it is probably good you are off it now. Please speak to a doctor asap, preferably a cardiologist as that sounds serious. It is stuff like this that makes me angry when I see how much hype oral minoxidil gets.

@akashduggal1634

3 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin it does work but getting a heart attack just isn't worth it. I think I'm getting oral minoxidil equal results by using tretnoin ever since I added that with microneedling.

@LarsRyeJeppesen

2 жыл бұрын

Which dosage did you use? Starting my 2.5mg daily today :)

FYI, I live in Warsaw and here top trichologist & dermatologist is prescribing oral minoxidil - I guess it's compounded on demand. Loniten cannot be prescribed anymore in Poland and was withdriven from pharmacies due to risk of side effects. I tried to make appointment with this doctor (for androgenic alopecia), but it's not possible due to long queue. I've heard good opinions and read on doctor website that "the patient health is most important". The funny thing is, patients (mostly women) are taking oral minox and are satisfied because they see regrowth. In any case, doctor will not take responsibility for side effects, especially that another top profesor of dermatology is promoting oral minoxidil and was participating in latest clinical studies. Not to mention, people on forums are bragging about drinking topical minoxidil.

@mahmouds1376

2 жыл бұрын

Oral mimoxidil withdrivine from poland? So it not even prescribed or dispensed for hypertension?

Hi kevin, really straightforward and clear your vids about hair loss. Ive been doing same as you, minoxidal and dutadteride for years, is been working. But lately i feel is not as effective as before, even tho i didnt change my routine and am losing so much hair for about 2 months. One friend hairdresser suggested to use instead stemoxydin 5, vichy densifique, and to stop minoxidal. Do you think i should give it a try ? Or shall i use both minoxdil and stemo? I am afraid to lose what i gained from minoxidil thank u so much

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I would definitely not stop minoxidil but adding stemoxydine might be a good idea as its mechanism of action is different from minoxidil so you can stack the two. Stemoxydine also doubles as a very good solvent for experimentals like RU58841. Both minoxidil and stemoxydine are hair growth stimulants but stemoxydine is certainly not a replacement for minoxidil if you are already using minoxidil.

@ace9370

4 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin good idea thx man

Kevin,Love your channel, yet I'm in my 60s,I started oral 2.5 ,not sure it works but no issues...then my doctor got me on 5 mg, I used for a while,backed off to 2.5...no notable side effects...Ru which you have promoted based on online issues have had more risk than oral minoxidil...2.5 has been used in women .....sincerely,iv seen no reported side effects....could you put up comparative side effects....my oral use has been a year plus.It helps people who lack sulfosuccinyl transferase in the scalp.

@cjbolan8059

3 жыл бұрын

When you say that 2.5mg has been used in women, on what do you base that? There is a study out there that used 2.5mg on women but damn if I can find it. It's driving me crazy. Are you familiar with it?

Hi Kevin, I’m a 20 year old who has been prescribed oral minoxidil for my mpb. I have been using topical for 2 years and got no regrowth but it may have helped me slow down my genetic hair loss. I kept losing hair on topical (and fin) so my doc has allowed me to try up to 10mg of Loniten. I’m fearful that switching from topical to oral may cause me to somehow lose hair. Is this an unreasonable fear? Can I switch cold turkey? Thank you for all the work you do.

@3500camarz

4 жыл бұрын

Any hair gained from topical minoxidil can be retained with oral minoxidil. 10mg is a big dose and twice the dosage that Kevin used. Do what your doc says though and please share your results and help out the community!

@LarsRyeJeppesen

2 жыл бұрын

10mg is way too much dude. Did you ever go through with this? Cut the loniten in 2

@raphaelfernandes5195

Жыл бұрын

update

I have been using topical minoxidil for 12 years, but I am not responding to treatment even though I have been using finasteride for 10 months. Do you recommend Dualgen-5R? Is it more effective than minoxidil?

Youre probably the most underrated KZread channel in terms of hair loss, one thing we MUST do to have strong healthy hair is to address PGD2 inflammation first, we cannot deny it plays a role in the hair loss equation. I'm tired of reading and searching for cures or treatments but there's close to nothing aside from setipiprant and trinov, I've tried trinov, it didn't show any results and quit using it because it's expensive, but keep in mind is a watered down version of the real Dr broztu lotion, just because the real thing needed to go through clinical trials and all that painfully long process. Anyway if you know about something we can de to fight PGD2 let me know. I'm vegan btw, good to have another vegan as a hair growth coach

@ericscott8594

4 жыл бұрын

What do you think of Quercetin? Its a natural PGD2 inhibitor. I just bought some today.

@omegaisbetter1514

4 жыл бұрын

The role of PGD2 in AGA is not clear. Setipiprant is a CRTH2 aka GPR44 aka PTGDR2 aka DP2 inhibitor, not a PGD2 inhibitor. Not only did setipiprant fail to grow hair in the study by Allergan, but another study that was published in February of this year stated that the PTGDR2 receptor "is not overexpressed in our patients. Perhaps research on treatment should focus on drugs that target PTGDS activity and not PTGDR2." This also suggests that the original finding of elevated PTGDR2 in men with AGA was incorrect.

@omegaisbetter1514

4 жыл бұрын

​@@ericscott8594 Quercetin has been used by people for decades, hair growth has not been documented and the amount that it reduces PGD2 is not clear.

@ericscott8594

4 жыл бұрын

@@omegaisbetter1514 Any supplements you can recommend to reduce scalp inflammation?

@AS-td3fk

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericscott8594 maybe try pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil orally?

I haven't been able to switch to dutasteride without shedding and losing all my finasteride gains in the frontal area. Since adding oral minox 5mg on my 2nd attempt, hair is actually starting to get thicker in the front. I'm only 1 month in but it looks promising since I regressed over the period of 6+ months with my first attempt at switching.

@hadhad129

Жыл бұрын

i actually lost hair on fin, and more on dutasteride(especially front ish areas) but i assume these are normal sheed now 6.5months after fin im stopped and growing back, and 7 weeks on dutasteride, dutasteride sheds more i guess but should pay of in 6 months plus, (my front hasn't reached baseline yet but my vertix is now better than baseline and crown is almost baseline) I got long hair to my nips so i was sad on shedding, how do u feel on 5mg OM i'm scared of anything above 1.25mg OM honestly

Hyperpigmentation of the hair? Bronze hair becoming brown hair? Do you observe the oral minoxidil also cause hyperpigmentation of your skin too?

Kevin, do you think it's possible to mitigate the side effects, and keep some of the gains with using oral minox via cycling on and off? Also, do you think it's possible to mitigate the potential side effects by using a smaller dosage, (ie; half the "usually recommended," starting oral dosage), if one was also using fin and topical minox? Also to your knowledge are there any substances that one could take in addition to oral minox to would offer a significant amount of cardiovascular protection from the potential sides? Thank you.

@haircafekevin

Жыл бұрын

Almost anything is possible, but there is no data to support any of those maneuvers. Any dose related side effects would probably be less likely if you lower the dose, or take less oral minoxidil by cycling on and off. But some side effects, like pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart) may not be dose related. We just don't know and we really need a large prospective safety study of low-dose oral minoxidil, which hasn't been done. Also, I don't know of any way to mitigate against the side effects with other drugs. So I still recommend staying away from it altogether.

@ggram0551

Жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin Appreciate your detailed response

Kevin, is this a hair style that you can still wear? Or has your hair thinned since this video was recorded?

@haircafekevin

3 жыл бұрын

Hair hasn't changed. I think I might have hair fibers in here, don't remember.

Hi Kevin I have a quick question. I have been on fin for about 4.5 months. I have recently noticed a big shed, probably my biggest one yet since starting fin. Additionally, I have noticed an increase in smaller darker hairs in the hair I have shed. Do you have any thoughts on this?

@chucktaylor9494

Жыл бұрын

Hey are you still on fin did it work for you?

Great video as always man. Lol what happened to all your haters? Did they finally start going bald and realize how much it actually sucks?

@nappylin1393

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@armando5718

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 💀

i had from my DR a prescription for minoxidil topical solution 20% volume - it was so powerful ,it grew my hair around my temples that was gone 100% - it turned my skin into hairy golden color hairs -that looked like baby hair - then after 1 month of use ,the golden color hair began turning darker and darker - after 2 months of use the hair around my temples where coming through like normal looking hair - then the hair around my scalp that had been thinning began to look darker and i was getting somewhere finally! then the next month ,a new law came and the pharmacy declined my prescription . they said even though the volume or potency was different,i had to buy the 2 percent minoxidil - and all my hair began to fade away! now i use tincture of ginger root - tincture of rosemary ,sage and mint - and i go under the laser lamp as often as i can. its not the same BUT its holding my hair together and im saving up for a PRP series of injections. looking back ,i should have went to the gray market and try to remake a minoxidil solution of 20 percent by volume. we'll see

@Hunter2847

3 жыл бұрын

Prp is trash

your side bar comments crack me up!

Hey Kevin, what do you think about using oral minoxidil for 6 months or so, at least until ones gets decent hair growth result, then quitting and only use topical minoxidil? Do you think the hairs gained from oral minoxidil would still fall off?

@omegaisbetter1514

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, look up Dr. Sinclar from Australia. He is a big prescriber of oral minoxidil and he said his patients that quit oral minoxidil for topical minoxidil often lose at least some results.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

I tried it, it didn't work. Logically speaking I probably kept some of my gains with topical minoxidil when I switched back after I dropped oral minoxidil but oral minoxidil is in a different league from topical minoxidil, it is way more powerful and as such a lot of the gains I got I sadly lost.

@ericscott8594

4 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin When you use oral minoxidil and you quit does your hair get dependant like it does for topical?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately yes, any gains you get from minoxidil including oral minoxidil must be maintained with minoxidil and since oral minoxidil was substantially more powerful for me than topical minoxidil I did lose some hair when I dropped oral minoxidil. It basically will go back to where it was before you started.

Hey Kevin. what dose of oral minoxidil did you use?

Super smart guy! very informative video thank you.

topical minxoidil causes the same issues you dilate blood vessels in your head in which reduces blood flow to other organs?

Kevin in your opinion if i just take the oral tablet of minoxidil will it be a better substitute for combating vs the topical if i were to choose 1?

@skepticthegreat979

8 ай бұрын

It will yield better hair growth, but has a more dangerous side effect profile.

when you started oral minoxidil did you go through a shedding phase? when did the shedding start and for how long did it last? thank you. love your videos. keep up the great work.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly for that and no, I didn't get much of a shed when I started oral minoxidil but I certainly did when Is started topical minoxidil and finasteride, it stabilized after about 6 months. Not everybody gets the dreaded shed but I was surprise oral minoxidil didn't cause it, I just got a ton of growth.

@primordialking5444

3 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin Did the growth stay or did it go away after you stopped taking oral minoxidil?

@haircafekevin

3 жыл бұрын

@@primordialking5444 No, I believe I lost some ground switching back to topical. Wish I had never touched oral.

@madseason316

Жыл бұрын

Did you get side effects?

Good info it’s up to the user if they want the risk

Watch this video and i have panic accident on 5mg minoxidil per day. I feel like i have very low blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, but my bp 126/73 pulse 66

Great video!

Hi Kevin, Going to start fin in a couple of days, wondering if I start cycling it 1 day on 1 day off to try and limit side effects will I still see a benefit to taking fin? Seeing the studies on topical fin would you say that would be a better option as well? Thanks for your insight as always!

@zeezoo6174

4 жыл бұрын

How's it going

@brandonwalton9397

4 жыл бұрын

zee zoo Been on it for 5 months one day on one day off for 5 months no side effects, completely stopped shedding a little regrowth, but no more loss which is great! I am only doing 1/2 mg every other day..

@kevinlimpert8523

3 жыл бұрын

Just get you a pill cutter and make like 4 to 6 doses out of it .and I use dutasteride I'm 56 and I get the morning wood but that could be because I inject low doses of testosterone

what carrier/driver is safer to use with RU58841? KB solution or PG + Ethanol? does your hair get addicted/dependent on either one of these vehicles like it does with minoxidil? I'm mainly asking because i read a study that said RU caused rabbits to go blind in a trial and i think it was due to the vehicle not the RU itself

@omegaisbetter1514

4 жыл бұрын

I am not sure the answer to your question, but K&B solution is definitely nicer on the scalp (speaking from experience) and RU does not cause blindness in humans when used topically. I have used it for months and thousands of people have used it for years, but there are no reports of people going blind from it.

@AS-td3fk

4 жыл бұрын

@@omegaisbetter1514 ​thank you, have you been getting good results from RU sofar? when did you notice a difference? oh btw did you use the premade/ready to use ones or did you compound it yourself?

@omegaisbetter1514

4 жыл бұрын

@@AS-td3fk You're welcome. As for results with RU, I am not sure yet. I have been using RU for 1.5 months and Oral Minoxidil for almost 2 years as well as LLLT. I quit oral finasteride and started RU due to side effects from finasteride. I will know in a few months if I will maintain my results by switching Finasteride with RU58841. I get it premixed from anageninc.

@omegaisbetter1514

4 жыл бұрын

@@AS-td3fk Oh and I had used RU for 2 months a couple of years ago, but stopped for finasteride because I like the idea of oral better, but now I am back on RU again.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

RU58841 as far as I know has never caused blindness in humans. For your research specimen though KB solution as well as a PG and Ethanol solution will certainly work as a carrier. Minoxidil can work as a carrier but it is a bit hard to mix, it works better when you put it in the freezer. Stemoxydine and alfatradiol are also good carriers and they also work by themselves to fight male pattern baldness and unlike minoxidil from my experience at least your hair follicles do not become addicted to them like minoxidil since they work differently. Stemoxydine works by stimulating hypoxia which causes hair growth (granted it is not as strong as minoxidil) and alfatradiol is a topical anti-androgen, its not as powerful as RU58841 but it does help and its been proven to be comparable to at least 2 percent minoxidil in terms of how much hair is regained.

Hey Kevin, I've read the studies demonstrating great efficacy of the microneedling/minoxidil combo. Could this perhaps be the result of topical minoxidil going systemic via microneedling wounds and wouldn't that put people at risk of developing many of the same sides as the oral format?

@haircafekevin

3 жыл бұрын

Its possible but I wouldn't worry too much about the systemic absorption. Even if you have more systemic absorption it is absorbed too slowly in the skin to cause a problem, its not like taking a pill where it is all released immediately.

@TheJakeMarc

2 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin If you don't respond well to topical minoxidil is it possible to switch to oral and if/when that works you switch back to topical to maintain, or will you lose the progress from oral if you switch to topical?

@haircafekevin

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJakeMarc No. If you don't respond to topical minoxidil it is probably because of the lack of sulfortransferase on the scalp. I'd try using tretinoin on top of topical minoxidil before risking a dangerous drug like oral minoxidil. 0.01 percent tretinoin applied to the scalp first and then applying minoxidil 10 minutes later has been shown to turn minoxidil non responders into responders.

@TheJakeMarc

2 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin I'm currently taking a topical with 7% minoxidil, 0.15% finasteride, and 0.025% tretinoin. Been on it for 8 months and no results. Is that the same as rubbing it on the scalp or should i try getting tretonoin se[erately?

@haircafekevin

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJakeMarc It's the same. 8 months is a bit soon as finasteride can take up to two years to see the full results but I'd make sure the topical you are getting is compounded by a legitimate pharmacy and not from some shady grey market website. If what you're using is legit and you're still getting no results then I'd consider using oral dutasteride.

Hey Kevin, those side effects from the oral med may be at the higher doses. Did you get blood tests after taking the higher doses?

@haircafekevin

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, I was self medicating like an idiot. Check out my more recent videos on oral minoxidil. I give a more in depth explanation on the research, including low dose oral minoxidil. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/opaKt6epd9jRcbQ.html m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/pmGFybxulNDRic4.html m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZK6ssNCOcpi2gLQ.html

Subbed for three reasons: No fucks attitude, info on combating hair loss and a brother in iron.

So your hair has become permanently brown even after not using Oral Minoxidil for many years?

How about taking a low dose only a few times a week?

Hey kevinn. What's your take on natural dht supplements which claim to have no side effects. I mean the side effects caused by finesteride are not because it's a chemical but because it blocks dht which leads to problems for a few people. So are these claims of having zero side effects really nonsense?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

They don't work and if they did work they would have side effects. Saw palmetto for instance has been shown to be no. better than placebo. The problem with then is they don't target the type II 5a reductase enzyme which is the one active on the scalp. I used lots of saw palmetto and natural remedies and they were all useless.

I wonder would 2.5mg have similar side effects? I'm thinking of starting at 1.25mg ED for 6 weeks and reassessing from there.

Hi Kevin... im interested to hear your thoughts about this treatment called Regenera Activa. What do u think about it?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Looks too experimental and I'm not sure about its long term benefits. Lets assume it works in the short term, wouldn't DHT still inevitably kill the hair follicles if you're not on treatment since they're supposed to regenerate existing hair on the scalp? Its also 3 grand which is almost as much as a hair transplant and hair transplants are permanent since the hair comes from the DHT resistant side and back of he scalp. I'm not saying its BS or doesn't work but for the price I'd rather just get a hair transplant. I have had an FUE and I am pleased with the results.

@Kevin Mann, Hey Kevin what ur thoughts on low dosage of oral minoxidil like 2.5 per day. I want to switch to oral from topical though i have been topical since more than 2 years. In long run its making my hair dry & frizzy, changing hair texture. I started my Finasteride since 2 months after listening your views & since then i can see lot of hair growth & thickness. I really appreciate your work My hair & I got a new life all because of you. I have got huge respect for you man.

Also. Did you keep your gains coming off of it and moving back to topical?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

No, I lost some ground switching back to topical.

Saw a renown hair loss Dr today cos I freaked out after watching videos on hair miniaturisation. I used to have thick strands but as the years go, the individual strands becomer thinner. Thankfully he says that I do not have female pattern hair loss and surprisingly also no miniaturisation (makes me wonder what that truly means now) and says prescribing me some minoxidil will help me to thicken up my hair. I am already using minoxidil to lower my hair line a bit and thicken my eyebrows and it's working. I am feeling excited to try the oral one to help thicken my hair so it does not fly away in the wind haha.

I’ve been using topical minoxidil for a few weeks now and I’ve got fast heart beats. I can’t physically exercise without my heart feeling heavy/somebody holding it and now I feel like I have fluid building up in my lungs and I’m constantly coughing several times throughout the day. It sucks I have to drop minoxidil cause if I don’t, I will die. It still goes systemic very similarly to the oral version.

@chucktaylor9494

Жыл бұрын

So what happened with you

@tastybrownie7448

Жыл бұрын

Just forget about her and move onto another girl, bro. She is not worth a heart attack and all the pain and misery.

Great video. After smoking some weed and being high I see someone like Luke Perry die of a stroke at 52 with hair on his head in what seemed to be decent shape and I can't help but wonder did he go a hair clinic in LA at some point and doctor recommenced him taking oral minoxidil

@BP-or2iu

2 жыл бұрын

Dude wtf are you talking about?

@vlcheish

2 жыл бұрын

@@BP-or2iu sorry bro i was high that day

Do all people who start fin get a shed when they first start or is that circumstantial? And have you seen scalp growth from just fin if you’re not completely bald yet?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Not everyone gets it although it is fairly common. I have never seen results from finasteride so good that they're turned a balding man into having the same head of hair they had when they were teenagers but I have definitely seen and experienced hair regrowth on fin. Worst case scenario is it will at least prevent future hair loss.

Thank you for your content. Are native healthy hairs become dependent on topical minoxidil while using it and can be lost after quitting it?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

No, fortunately. Its only any new hair growth you get that has to be maintained.

@haircafekevin

2 жыл бұрын

@mar No, any gains from minoxidil will be lost if you stop minoxidil.

@haircafekevin

2 жыл бұрын

@mar Yes, but after 2 years I wouldn't expect much more regrowth, it should stop you from losing more hair though.

Now you can get a 90 day supply from Ro for $30 😨 I just bought one now I’m not sure if I’ll take it

I’ve been prescribed Lonaten and Propecia together for MPB.

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you doctor, even though I don't use oral minoxidil anymore myself I definitely would prefer to see people actually seek out a medical professional for guidance on using this drug rather than self-medicate like I did.

@Agrippa31BC

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Mann I’m really happy I have my doctor to guide me. She’s an expensive one, but she’s extremely competent. I’m also happy I’ve started treating my MPB before needing a transplant.

@DriveThruGuru1

4 жыл бұрын

What strength were you prescribed?

@Agrippa31BC

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Greathouse 2,5mg a day

@Cartman5101

4 жыл бұрын

Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa any sides yet?

A female friend of mine was prescribed 2mg/day oral minoxidil for female pattern hair loss and she's had no sides (apart from having to wax in more places, more often).

@joer2513

2 жыл бұрын

How would you know sir? Have you seen said area of said female friend? (; Just kidding hahaha

@brent.johnson

2 жыл бұрын

@@joer2513 Her top lip mainly.

did you experiment weight/fat gain?

Hmmm....I’m thinking of switching to oral minoxidil from the foam. I’ve heard of low dosages being effective & I’m hoping safe. I’m wondering if I take higher doses like you did to jumpstart growth & then drop the dosage way down to maintain how that would pan out. I have natural hair coming in from prp & oher treatments but they’re microscopic & can’t be seen by the naked eye. I need something to bring them to life

@BryanPopeProductions

3 жыл бұрын

How did PRP work for you? Was it expensive?

@Hunter2847

3 жыл бұрын

@@BryanPopeProductions prp worked terribly for me, it was very expensive as well. I’ve done quite a bit of research and basically there’s good prp and bad prp meaning some people’s machines aren’t near as expensive as others and your shots of prp aren’t nearly as potent as others and are basically trash. I’ve spoken with guys that are at the very top of this industry and they basically told me don’t waste your money on prp, lasers, exosomes, etc.....they said finasteride, dutastwride,& minoxidil is basically where we’re at for now as far as preventative measures go.

@BryanPopeProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hunter2847 Hey thanks for following up. Good info. Do you take dutasteride and finasteride or just one?

@Hunter2847

3 жыл бұрын

@@BryanPopeProductions I take them both and minoxidil. I also have a laser. I e also been losing hair tho. I am an extreme case apparently

@BryanPopeProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hunter2847 Do you take dutasteride every day? I've heard there are things about that medication that actually cause hair loss if taken too often, the consensus seems to be that once a week is plenty. I might start it soon myself.

Did the extra body hair go away when you stopped?

Hi! What is your opinion and experience about skin sides (collagen depletion etc)/connective tissues sides that are frequently reported online? Do you notice something related?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

The studies done on collagen suppression were in vitro studies which doesn't mean they're not legitimate but the quality of data isn't as good as outcome data via in vivo studies. There is a lot of data you can simulate in a test tube or petri dish that won't necessary be replicated when tested on actual human beings. Personally I have not had any side effects from minoxidil and I think a lot of the claims online have more to do with a nocebo effect and people mistaking regular aging or sun exposure with minoxidil side effects.

Thank you Man! I have low blood pressure. I could day

I've been on oral 10 mg 2x a day 8 hours apart does help. Arm hair longer leg hair long longer 2 years now. Plus Propecia 1.25 mg 7 days. Hair holding ( do have hbp )

@happygolucky5435

4 жыл бұрын

any heart related problems sofar?

@johnknight2012

4 жыл бұрын

@@happygolucky5435 No but i do space it i full eight hours morning before work the after work when i remember. Kevin is correct 1 only would still help alot. Biut Ive been doing 1 100% in the morning and 2nd dose about 65% time now i leave work forget to take it. Time to time.

@nickbarrett3921

4 жыл бұрын

John you there mate? 10mg beats 5mg? I take 5mg a day. Should I increase?

@SchibbiSchibbi

4 жыл бұрын

@@nickbarrett3921 Nick, did you increase? I'm at 5 mg daily as well. I wonder if increase to 10mg would have better effects?

I've been experiencing shedding from finasteride after 1 and a half months. The hair that is falling is thick and has a white bulb at the end from all over the top of my scalp. I haven't noticed any falling from the sides or my donor area but my body hair seems weaker. Could this be Telogen Effluvium and do you think finasteride can cause this in some cases?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

Its rare but finasteride can slow growth of body hair and facial hair as those hairs are actually benefitted by DHT. In most cases it doesn't matter as once the hair is developed it isn't affected by androgens anymore but in some cases it does slow growth of facial and body hair. From what you describe it sounds like you're just going through an initial shed and it would premature to jump to any conclusions before giving your hair some more time to stabilize, I'd give it at least 3-6 months and if things still haven't improved then you should probably see a doctor to see if your hair loss is caused by something else besides male pattern baldness. All hair loss treatments that work will oftentimes induce an early anagen phase which is premature growth of new hairs which causes the old hairs to fall out, its nothing to be alarmed about and it will eventually stabilize but it can take several months so you have to be patient. The white bulb you see at the end of your hair is just skin that is part of the hair follicle lining, I have seen it in my own hair and it is common in all people, its not necessarily a sign of telogen effluvium.

@ericscott8594

4 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin If fin doesn't work for me should I use ru or cb? Do topical anti-androgens like this go systematic?

@haircafekevin

4 жыл бұрын

@@ericscott8594 Both chemicals are for research purposes only but if you're going to use them for your research subject then know that the drugs are not supposed to go systemic since they convert into a harmless metabolite in the blood stream. They definitely work, even as stand alone treatments.

@ericscott8594

4 жыл бұрын

@@haircafekevin Ok thanks. I'm on finasteride and I don't want to shock my body more than I already have with fin and cause more shedding. I'll probably add RU to my regimine because its cheaper than CB.

@mrincredible3241

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericscott8594 Did you experience shedding on fin?Where your shedding hairs thinner and brighter?Did it affect your body hair or beard?What dose did you get??Im on month 3 and I've experiences lots of body and beard hair loss, can I contact with you????????????

Can Oral Minoxidil works on thickening the hairline and turns the vellus hair into terminal hair. I have a number of vellus hair on the hairline but finasteride and topical minoxidil are still not turning the vellus hair into terminal, after 4 months.

lol i had a few patches in my beard and the oral minoxidil filled them in with in 3 weeks...this stuff is powerful!

@aspiealpaca1917

3 жыл бұрын

What dosage were you taking? (I take 2.5mg/day)

@damonsmith7661

3 жыл бұрын

@@aspiealpaca1917 The first week I took 2.5mg/day but the second week I took 5mg/day like an IDIOT although I seen quick results I started breaking out and feeling lazy and tired...so I would recommend people take just 2.5/day lol...you'll see some noticeable results after a month or so

@aspiealpaca1917

3 жыл бұрын

@@damonsmith7661 I think you upped your dosage way too fast bro. I started on half a tablet for about 3 days, and then moved onto a full 2.5mg tablet. It's been nearly 2 weeks and I'm still getting some headaches.

@damonsmith7661

3 жыл бұрын

@@aspiealpaca1917Yea i agree...i was being naive thinking that 1 little extra tablet wouldn't hurt...i was definitely wrong lol

@aspiealpaca1917

3 жыл бұрын

@@damonsmith7661 You could always give it another shot. I'm not sure if to eventually move to 5mg, since I am someone who started losing a lot of hair in their teens (19 as a matter of fact). I already take Fin.

From where do you get oral minoxidil?

Just started oral minoxidil after using topical minoxidil for a year. Fine so far plus I've been on oral finasteride since May