1 month update: this stuff is doing ****ing work. Been using 4 ml 1x nightly. This may seem like a lot and probably is, but I have always applied minoxidil this way. Rogaine and kirklands. I actually have a good amount of hair and "healthy" hair, just a receding hairline/big forehead and I had been losing density for years. I apply it pretty much all over because I can afford the possibly bigger initial shed that may occur because I can hide it with the rest the hair. Personally, I see no reason to not strengthen every follicle on my head.
Anyways, moving on to my present situation with Lipogaine. Hairline is peppered with new follicles. Follicles that are dark, this isn't minoxidil peach fuzz in my opinion. I mean, it is but it isn't, the follicles look darker and hopefully stronger. Sideburns (which I cannot grow unless I use a form of minoxidil) look very good. Eyelashes are longer, which actually has enhanced my appearance a lot I think. I cannot seem to find anywhere online where people have experienced the eyelash "side effect". My conclusion is just that this stuff is so potent, and dries so fast that Im maybe not able to wash it all off my hands. I mean they feel clean, but minoxidil(from what I've read is only ingredient in Lipogaine that can even grow eyelashes) is definitely touching my eyelids at some point. Maybe my pillow. Idk I'm not too worried about it, like I said, eyes look good. Thrilled so far.
Comparing it to my last minoxidil that I had been using in Kirklands, the major difference I've noticed is the lack of itching/flaking. Kirklands always had my scalp looking flaky and as a result it would itch. I have yet to notice any itch or flaking on lipogaine. Both brands are very effective at growing hair for me. But the difference in price has been justified to me, thus far.
As far as the rest of my regimen right now I'm using a dermaroller 1.0mm once per week and I also stimulate my scalp with a Darsonval violet ray comb prior to every minoxidil treatment. I feel these two scalp stimuli actions really help with the absorption of any of my topical hairloss treatments. Using Pura D'or anti-hairloss shampoo (2x day) and P'ura D'or scalp healing conditioner(1x day). No finasteride/dutasteride.
Anyways, been super stoked looking at the progress I can see in the mirror and wanted to just share my excitement and report that it is still working for me.