How Much Time Did Minoxidil Alone Buy You?

[HNMB]

I talked to my doctor and he's hesitant to put me on finasteride, but he suggested I try minoxidil. Now I know minoxidil alone isn't a long term solution, but best case scenario it'll buy me a year or two and hopefully by then research will look more promising, if not oh well at least I got another year or two. I'm currently a Norwood 1.75-2.0 and somewhat diffuse thinning on top. I was also thinking about combining it with nizoral but it seems that kills your hair and its results are negligible.

Also a side note, is the minoxidil dark circles/skin aging myth real or just all talk?

Looking forward to what you all have to say, thanks.

 

[Falsenine]

It depends could buy you anywhere from 6 months to five years. You have to factor in how aggressive your hairloss is, whether you’re a good responder or not.
It’s best to use finasteride and minoxidil. If that’s not an option, then for sure minoxidil is better than nothing.
Good luck!

 

[AnxiousAndy]

In my case minoxidil only worked for 4 - 5 months then I lost all my regrowth + more. Hopefully you will have better luck!

 

[HNMB]

In my case minoxidil only worked for 4 - 5 months then I lost all my regrowth + more. Hopefully you will have better luck!

Damn only 4-5 months?! Did you notice any changes in skin quality?

 

[AnxiousAndy]

Damn only 4-5 months?! Did you notice any changes in skin quality?

Not my skin but I got dark circles under my eyes for a few hours every day.

 

[Derelict]

f*** the doctor, get on finasteride, just order online. I got knocked back from my doctor too, i just ordered it online instead and have no real sides.