Minoxidil Saved My Hair

By:Jessica Lee

I have always had thick and shiny hair since I was a kid. I loved my hair and took good care of it. I used to get compliments on my hair all the time. I never imagined that one day I would lose it.

But that’s what happened when I turned 30. I started noticing more hairs on my pillow, my comb, and my shower drain. I panicked and went to see a dermatologist. He examined my scalp and ran some tests. He diagnosed me with male pattern baldness and prescribed me minoxidil.

Minoxidil is a topical solution that stimulates hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp and extending the growth phase of hair follicles. It was originally developed as a blood pressure medication, but it was discovered that it had a side effect of growing hair.

I was skeptical at first, but I decided to give it a try. I applied it to my scalp twice a day, every day, for six months. And it worked. My hair stopped falling and started growing back. I was overjoyed and relieved.

But minoxidil was not perfect. It made my scalp itch, flake, and dry. It also smelled bad and left a sticky residue on my hair. And it was expensive and inconvenient. I had to use it forever or else my hair would fall out again.

That’s when I heard about red light therapy. Red light therapy is a non-invasive and painless treatment that uses low-level laser or LED light to stimulate cellular activity and regeneration in the scalp and hair follicles. It can increase blood circulation, oxygen delivery, nutrient uptake, and energy production in the scalp and hair follicles. It can also reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and DHT levels in the scalp and hair follicles. DHT is a hormone that causes hair follicles to shrink and die.

Red light therapy can improve the quality, thickness, density, and strength of hair. It can also prevent further hair loss and promote new hair growth. Several studies have shown that red light therapy can increase hair count and hair density by up to 40% after several weeks of treatment.

I was intrigued by red light therapy and decided to give it a try. I bought a device called a red light therapy cap. A red light therapy cap is a wearable device that fits over the head and emits red light to the scalp. It is easy to use and convenient. It only requires about 15 to 30 minutes of treatment per day for several weeks to see results.

I used the red light therapy cap in combination with minoxidil for three months. And it was amazing. My hair became thicker, fuller, stronger, and shinier than ever before. I felt like I had my old hair back. And the best part was that red light therapy had no side effects on my scalp or hair. It actually made my scalp healthier and more comfortable.

Minoxidil and red light therapy are two effective treatments for hair loss that can work together to restore your hair and confidence. They saved my hair and changed my life. If you are suffering from hair loss and looking for a solution, you may want to give them a try.