Boy_Anupong / Getty Images Excess body and facial hair is common with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder
Available from pharmacies, minoxidil is a lotion you apply to your scalp, which can be used for female pattern hair loss caused by PCOS
Minoxidil Minoxidil is a commonly prescribed hair regrowth treatment for both female and male hair loss and is the only FDA-approved drug for treating female pattern hair loss
Currently, high strength minoxidil is the only women's hair loss treatment that is both MHRA-licensed and FDA-approved for this purpose
Minoxidil, the key active ingredient in Rogaine, has been available on the market for hair loss for more than three decades, since the introduction of 2% formula in
Minoxidil and PCOS Before I started noticing the symptoms of PCOS (facial hair growth, acne and very late period), my hair had started thinning on the front portion of the head
PCOS is a chronic hormonal disorder characterized by overproduction of androgens, which are typically considered male hormones
Minoxidil: Cons
I was able to “cure” (you know what I mean lol) my pcos so my journey will probably be different than yours
These include minoxidil (Minoxidil, Rogaine Minoxidil can also be used at the same time as prescribed medical treatments for PCOS hair loss
Rogaine - Minoxidil
Side effects of oral minoxidil include headaches, dizziness, hair growth on the face and body, heart palpitations, fluid retention in the feet, face and body and others
Although Minoxidil (Rogaine) is usually safe, it may cause side effects like scalp discomfort, unexpected hair growth, or a temporary shedding of hair
What are your experiences with topical minoxidil for FAGA + diffuse hair loss? How long have you been using it? Vote
Been kinda overusing it for 5 months and the only side effect I get is increased heart rate for about 15 minutes
Of the seven studies testing MN with 5% minoxidil, six found statistically significantly increased hair counts versus 5% minoxidil alone, and for a range of devices and needle lengths: rollers, automated pens, and fractional radiofrequency devices with depths from 0
Anti-androgens
I think it's definitely helped me keep my PCOS related hair loss at bay