Minoxidil not effective?

[marvinx12]

In individuals without clinically diagnosed androgenetic alopecia (or balding), what is the expected effect of topical minoxidil on the frontal hairline and thickening of hair?

Specifically, does minoxidil primarily act by increasing the diameter and growth phase duration of already miniaturizing hairs, or is there evidence that it can meaningfully thicken non-miniaturized, terminal hairs or induce new terminal growth along a stable hairline?

In other words, if no active follicular miniaturization is present, would topical minoxidil be expected to produce visible hairline improvement, or would its effect be minimal?

Any studies or finding of this? I know it works for eyebrows and beard hair but is it worth doing everyday?

 

[Rapelord]

 

[insignia_]

In individuals without clinically diagnosed androgenetic alopecia (or balding), what is the expected effect of topical minoxidil on the frontal hairline and thickening of hair?

Specifically, does minoxidil primarily act by increasing the diameter and growth phase duration of already miniaturizing hairs, or is there evidence that it can meaningfully thicken non-miniaturized, terminal hairs or induce new terminal growth along a stable hairline?

In other words, if no active follicular miniaturization is present, would topical minoxidil be expected to produce visible hairline improvement, or would its effect be minimal?

Any studies or finding of this? I know it works for eyebrows and beard hair but is it worth doing everyday?

It does work even if you’re not balding, yes. However, if you’re not losing any hair, I’m not sure why you’d use it on your hairline

 

[marvinx12]

It does work even if you’re not balding, yes. However, if you’re not losing any hair, I’m not sure why you’d use it on your hairline

For thicker hair. I have temples which are a little pushed back. (Genetic) not balding but I wondering would it fill that gap in?

 

[insignia_]

For thicker hair. I have temples which are a little pushed back. (Genetic) not balding but I wondering would it fill that gap in?

I’m actually not sure in that case since your hairline has always been this way, sorry

 

[marvinx12]

I’m actually not sure in that case since your hairline has always been this way, sorry

Yeah, ik weird. Surgery and transplant only way ig. But thanks for giving your thoughts

 

[Scapula]

People without diagnosed androgenic alopecia or active follicular miniaturization expect minimal results on the frontal hairline with topical minoxidil. Minoxidil's primary use is to prolong the anagen phase and increase the diameter of the hairs that are currently thinning or sub-terminal.

There's little evidence indicating that topical minoxidil produces terminal hairs or visible hairline advancement in a person without miniaturization.

The Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review - PubMed

Introduction: Topical minoxidil is the first-line therapy for treating both male and female androgenetic alopecia. Currently there are no comprehensive reviews on the clinical efficacy of minoxidil on hair loss. Method: A literature search was conducted to identify clinically relevant studies...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Hair follicle biology and topical minoxidil: possible mechanisms of action - PubMed

The mechanism by which minoxidil, whether given orally or applied topically, stimulates hair growth remains undetermined. Possible indirect drug action, such as vasodilatation and increased blood flow to the dermal papilla, or possible local irritation related to minoxidil or to one or more...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[marvinx12]

People without diagnosed androgenic alopecia or active follicular miniaturization expect minimal results on the frontal hairline with topical minoxidil. Minoxidil's primary use is to prolong the anagen phase and increase the diameter of the hairs that are currently thinning or sub-terminal.

There's little evidence indicating that topical minoxidil produces terminal hairs or visible hairline advancement in a person without miniaturization.

The Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil for Non-Scarring Alopecia: A Systematic Review - PubMed

Introduction: Topical minoxidil is the first-line therapy for treating both male and female androgenetic alopecia. Currently there are no comprehensive reviews on the clinical efficacy of minoxidil on hair loss. Method: A literature search was conducted to identify clinically relevant studies...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Hair follicle biology and topical minoxidil: possible mechanisms of action - PubMed

The mechanism by which minoxidil, whether given orally or applied topically, stimulates hair growth remains undetermined. Possible indirect drug action, such as vasodilatation and increased blood flow to the dermal papilla, or possible local irritation related to minoxidil or to one or more...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Ahhhh! This is what I was looking for. Thanks. I wonder the process to make something that thickens hair and protects while not balding.