Think I need to start on minoxidil

[Fundi]

Taking finasteride for a year and spironolactone since March, still losing ground at the temples/hairline, although it's reduced shedding, and probably slowed it down.

I guess I need to try minoxidil.

Anything I should need to know first, I never shedded on finasteride, but should I expect major sheds from minoxidil?

Also, what's the best conc./brand to start with, and how long a gap do I need to leave between applying spironolactone and Minoxidil?


Thanks.

 

[Obsidian]

Cosmetically, I have read that Dr. Lee's minoxidil is the most friendly and I thought Rogaine foam was well. I personally use a Kirkland-like one as it's cheaper in the long run. As for sheds, I had a major shed within the first month but my hair looked better around the third or 4th month.

 

[Fundi]

Cool. When you say 'major shed', did it actually make your hair look worse overall, or did you just notice a lot of shedded hairs?

 

[Obsidian]

I would say my hair looked noticeably thinner