Minoxidil before hormone treatment.

[Conner2020]

Hey everyone, 

 

I am thinking of trying Minoxidil to get some facial hair while I wait for the next steps to happen but wanted to know If it works and worth giving a go? 

 

Thanks in advance ?

[Jackie C.]

Unfortunately, my only PERSONAL experience with Minoxidil is when I was trying to use it to reverse my alopecia. It didn't work. My understanding is that the effects are highly personal. I've got a couple of friends that have used it. It worked for some of them. It didn't work for others. On the other hand, a container of the foam is like $10. The suspension is mostly alcohol though so be prepared for it to dry out your skin. It also stinks to high heaven, but that might just be me. How pleasant a smell is is ALSO highly personal.

 

Hugs!

[Conner2020]

Thank you ? yes I also thought for the price it is that it wouldn't hurt to try. I am waiting for my gc2b binder to come home as I have a large chest so I'm hoping if that make a bit of difference I can then look to try Minoxidil but I think if I don't like how my binder looks I won't try it as it will just attract more attention if I look female with hairy face. 

[Jackie C.]

I swear every last FtM gets a huge chest. So unfair. Even so. May your binder be everything you want it to be.

 

I saw this the other day and had to share. Funnier if you remember the theme from the 60's cartoon.

 

Hugs!

[Conner2020]

Omg that is amazing! I used to watch that cartoon as a kid. Not the first time round as I'm a bit young but my mum bought me the videos ?

[TTheta]

I don't have any experience with Minoxidil, though I have a friend @A. Dillon who is currently using it, he is pre-t as well so maybe I can send you his way :DD 

[Wes]

I started using minoxidil in February. I used to put it on every day, but I've gotten lazy and the last time I used it was a couple weeks ago. I started T in June, and before that the growth from minoxidil was pretty significant. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try. Just be careful if you have cats. I've heard it isn't ideal for them to be exposed to it.

[A. Dillon]

I have been using minoxidil since March 2020, and here are my thoughts:

 - if you have sensitive skin, beware of burning and itching

 - technically, you are not supposed to use anywhere but your scalp, so keep that in mind

 - you might grow hair over the rest of your body too, as it works to thicken and darken body hair

 - be patient

 

There are name brands like Rogaine, but there is no difference if you get it from Costco or something. There is foam and liquid, I use liquid but foam works just as well. I have found it to be effective, I don't have a full beard but you can definitely see a shadow and it really helps me feel more confident. Plus, knuckle hair is fun. Of course, I only use 1 ml daily, so there is less of an effect but also less irritation.

 

For pictures or more general advice, be sure to message me. I would be glad to help out however I can. Welcome to the forum and the trans brotherhood.

 

Also, I have a pretty good sized chest too and was binding daily before the pandemic, so I might be able to give some tips if you want. Just shoving it on can leave it looking a little weird, so don't worry too much. The cissies won't notice.

[Conner2020]

3 hours ago, A. Dillon said:

For pictures or more general advice, be sure to message me. I would be glad to help out however I can. Welcome to the forum and the trans brotherhood.

 

Also, I have a pretty good sized chest too and was binding daily before the pandemic, so I might be able to give some tips if you want. Just shoving it on can leave it looking a little weird, so don't worry too much. The cissies won't notice.

Thanks for the info I have gotten 3 months supply of Regaine which I think is like the uks Rogaine but have not been using it long enough to see a difference yet but I'm hoping haha and I am always glad of tips and advice through these early days so thank you for the offer ?