(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best hair loss products

> The one thing that stuck out to me when reading about your diet was the soy. Soy is known to moderately effect hormones (mimics estrogen in the body) and when you suddenly up your intake, it could throw things off balance. It could be contributing, so try to cut back a bit. Keep drinking that water & eating healthy!


Wow thank you so much for all the info. Regarding soy, I have eaten soy as my primary source of protein and never had any issues. From homemade soymilk to daily tofu blocks and to sometimes edamame. I have done it for years and never had any problems, unless it’s catching up. I began cutting it recently, hope it helps.

> Have you started any new medications?

No new medication, but different vitamins (D3, zinc, biotin)

>Stimulating the blood circulation on the scalp is an awesome trick to encourage hair growth, however it sounds like you may be overdoing it. Which electric scalp massager did you purchase, and how often do you use it? How often do you use the scalp scrub? If it’s causing dandruff, it’s probably not the best option for you. Doing a quick 2 minute scalp massage daily can stimulate the circulation without being too harsh on the skin (I do this with my normal conditioner- but this is where an oil mixture or serum will come in handy)

This is the electric scalp massager I bought
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07G35RPSF?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

Today was the first time trying it out for 10 minutes and had about 10 loose hairs in my shirt by the time I was finished. I also use or used a wood hair brush for about 2-5 minutes and same thing. There was a large amount of hair by the time I was finished. A lot of dandruff would fall off also.

I’m beginning to think besides hormone unbalance, I could have some sort of fungus scalp blocking the air. Like I said, the hair brush would take out a large amount of dandruff. I used a hair scrub in the shower yesterday and same thing, I noticed dandruff in my hair during the day. Something I never had. Perhaps the brush and scrub is cleaning up my scalp and all the built up dandruff.

> Shampoo with Davines Energizing Shampoo and condition with Davines Replumping Conditioner. This stuff gets pricey at full retail, but it WORKS. The energizing line is full of ingredients that target hair loss. The replumping line moisturizes from the inside out. Davines is cruelty free and vegan too! There’s only about 4,000 salons across the US that carry them, BUT you can order online through amazon (it’s the legit stuff too, they have some kind of contract to keep “black market” sales down).

I’m going to look into these. Quite honestly I’m a bit paranoid when it comes to anti hair loss products. I feel the simpler a shampoo is the better. I usually use this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016BC2BM?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

And tried this one when the hair loss started happening

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CSMTPWL?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2

For some reason I decided to wash my hair with warm water (always cold water) and that’s when my hair began falling out.

> Shampoo with Davines Energizing Shampoo and condition with Davines Replumping Conditioner. This stuff gets pricey at full retail, but it WORKS. The energizing line is full of ingredients that target hair loss. The replumping line moisturizes from the inside out. Davines is cruelty free and vegan too! There’s only about 4,000 salons across the US that carry them, BUT you can order online through amazon (it’s the legit stuff too, they have some kind of contract to keep “black market” sales down).

>Massage your scalp 2-3 days a week, or every day if you can. I have two good product recommendations for you: a serum from the Davines energizing line, and an easy homemade oil.

>Davines Energizing Superactive
Be sure to get the traditional superactive as it’s designed for hormonal hair loss (this sounds closer to what you’re experiencing) rather than the seasonal.

>Homemade oil mixture -
3 parts jojoba oil (closest to the skins natural pH and best for absorption)
1 part castor oil (antifungal properties)
1 part oil of your choice (tea tree for more cleanse, almond or lavender if you’ve got a sensitive scalp)

>Rub in your scalp and use your fingers to massage for 2-5 minutes. The serum you can leave in indefinitely, the oil you will want to shampoo out.

Definitely a lot of great info here. Will this help with the dandruff?

Edit: btw I only wash my hair every third day, but by the second day my hair is already too oily. Almost as if I had gel on and my scalp feels warm ( could be the warm weather of Southern California,but still feels warm)and a little itchy.

Hi!

I've dealt with balding three times, in high school, college and just a few months ago. Hair will always come back! Do not despair.

This is the best vitamin there is, I've tried them all. Do not recommend biotin because it gives a lot of women (myself included) acne. They're pricey, but they work very, very well. I would take two before bed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XUNZVLM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, get a head messager and massage your head for two minutes every night. One like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Top-McKinley-Hand-Scalp-Massager/dp/B01NAOK3J0/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1521690965&sr=1-2&keywords=head+massager

Finally, a good scalp treatment. This is the shampoo I've liked the best, and there's another lotion by this company "Alfaparf" but for "thinning hair". Go to Sally's or another like store.

fave shampoo:
https://www.amazon.com/Biotin-Shampoo-Hair-Growth-Thickening/dp/B01M3Y6WW5/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1521691053&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=alfaparf+for+thinning+hair

leave in "lotion":
https://unitedsalonsupplies.com/alfaparf-semi-di-lino-scalp-care-energizing-lotion-for-thinning-hair-12-ampules

Things that have worked for me:

-Cutting out gluten COMPLETELY.
-Leaving in my shampoo for 10 minutes, then conditioner for 10 minutes, then the lotion. Washing my head in the sink, not shower, so I can go about my night and leave everything on for a while.
-Doing a treatment every Sunday, leaving it in all day. I LOVED castor oil. Microwave it so it's a little warm, cause it's goopy. Try it first because it can get hot.
-Massage your head every night.
-Get allergy tested. You may be surprised.
-Get your hormones checked too.
-Buy a dry shampoo, stop washing your hair so often
-No more pony tails!!!! OR STRAIGTNING. It sucks, but trust me. Throw away all of your pony tails.

But seriously, finding the right shampoo and hair treatment and making your hair a SUPER PRIORITY for a few months and you will see results!!! If you DM me I can show you some of my pics and my progress and we can chat more.

Everything will be OK!!!!!!!!

Are you male or female? If female, I may have some suggestions for you. I've found a few little things that are really helpful. I desperately wish that I'd discovered them years ago before I lost half of my hair volume.

Followup: Hello ladies!

I did some research into female hair loss (reading published medical journal articles, etc.) and found out some of the skinny.

Most female hair loss is related to hormones (Sigh. Isn't everything?) and so to change the loss pattern the hormone receptors in the scalp must be targeted.

For me it is a combination of peri-menopause, being a chubby bunny and extreme stress. The body fat thing is actually quite interesting. Fat cells make and store estrogen, and excess estrogen is converted to androgens by the body, leading to Androgenic Alopecia, ie, Lady Balding.

So how to tackle?

The first and most significant thing that I did was get this nifty shampoo .

Within the first week I noticed a significant lessoning of hair loss (I was coming up with lots in the shower and while brushing. ). I was so excited that I started using the shampoo as sort of a leave-in mask overnight and wash it out in the morning.

I applied it to the "Jean-Luc Picard" area of the scalp, ie the front and top of the head that you see on balding men as those are the most sensitive to the hormonal signals, and ignored the hair itself; remember, hair is dead and there is no point wasting expensive product on something that cannot be changed.

As the shampoo was working so well I went ahead and sprang for this . It's pretty pricy, but based on my research it really does have the most bang for the buck. Again, I use it only on the scalp, and then I use a regular conditioner on the hair itself. It's not greasy at all and doesn't leave the scalp or hair feeling heavy or lank. (As an aside, it is one of the few products that contain caffeine, which has been proven to stimulate hair growth. And the caffein has to be topical. Sorry- a Starbucks Trenta won't work.)



Next, I thought about strengthening the hair itself through better care and found out that using plastic brushes and combs actually weakens and damages hair, leading to breakage and splitting. In the manufacturing process of plastic hair implements molten plastic is forced into a mold and when the plastic has cooled, the mold pulls apart to reveal the bristles/teeth. The means that each and every part has a tiny but significant seam where the two halves of the mold met. This seam acts just like a dull blade and shears along the side of the hair as it passes through, thinning and damaging the shaft. Not cool.

The three best choices for hair brushes/combs are a wooden bristle hairbrush (get the German one; they are better quality), a wide tooth wooden comb , and a boar bristle brush.

Now, if you're going hard core, you can also try microneedling . It increases effectiveness of any scalp application and also just helps to increase blood flow, which in turn gives more nourishment to the hair roots. I'm not gonna lie- it's ouchy, but not unbearably so, and the tenderness fades in a day or so. I do it one a week or so to help with the penetration of the stuff I've spent so much damn money on!

And there's always Rogain/Minoxidil. It's over the counter and they have it at Target. They make both a male and female strength, so read the label.

With all of this stuff I have seen a significant improvement, both in keeping the hair I have and in new growth. I have a weird but wonder layer of about two-inch long baby hairs filling in all over now, and by baby I mean new, not weirdly fine or something. This crap really works!

There are a few more little things, like de-stressing and taking multi-vitamins, plus there is a low-dose old-school blood pressure medication called Aldactone that helps interrupt the DHT receptors and so is good for hair loss, acne, and is a diuretic, so helps with bloating. Your doc may be willing to proscribe as it is sometimes used to treat our other favorite problem, Lady Beards!

Hope that this was helpful, and good luck!

This has been a pretty major concern of mine too. First off, if you start to lose more hair in the shower, don't necessarily start freaking out right away. At about 3-4 months on T, I started to shed a lot of hair, and I was convinced that meant I was losing my hair. Except I wasn't. It was just temporary increased shedding. At 7 months it's back to normal and my hair isn't thinner at all. I can't really tell if my hairline has changed though tbh. It kind of looks the same to me, but since I have longer hair, it might just be harder to tell.

Do you have a hair stylist? One you've been going to for a while, that knows your hair? What helped a lot for me was my hair stylist telling me that she noticed no difference in my hair. I think it's a good idea to have a history with a good stylist so you have a second pair of eyes to tell you whether or not there is actual cause for concern.

In my panic research, I read that Finasteride/Minoxidil is your best bet in halting hair loss, but you can also use DHT blocking shampoo. And apparently peppermint oil helps. There's also dermarolling. I'd do your own research on all of this though.

If you have fine hair like I do (fine...just a lot of it), I've tried two shampoos that have helped my hair overall feel thicker. If you have a higher budget, Reline Biotin Thickening Shampoo worked really well. It's just that it's pretty expensive (along with the conditioner) for the amount you get, though with medium length hair it lasted me almost 3 months (and that was with the shampoo bottle breaking in transit...). If you have short hair I'm sure it will last even longer. It might also be cheaper for you if you live the US; it cost me over $70 CAD when all was said and done including shipping.

I'm now using Andalou Naturals Argan Shampoo which is also pretty nice, and much, much cheaper. I haven't been using it as long as I used the other stuff though, so I can't say whether or not it's as good. But so far, so good.

Good luck man! I know it's stressful. Just try not to freak out quite so much at only 3 months. Easier said than done though, I know.

Biologist here - that is absolutely a scam. I could tell you that even without my expertise - look at that website! It looks scammy because it is - generalized claims, anecdotes, and a general lack of information. Looking at their FAQ, I see that their main ingredient is Eclipta alba. Cruising over to wikipedia, I see that a related species. E. prostrata was actually found to influence hair growth...but looking further at the research, it influenced which growth phase the follicles were in, not the actual rate of hair growth. For more information, please see this Yahoo! questions answer (yea, I know YQ is generally awful, but this answer is actually really superb.)

Hair grows about 1cm a month, but the exact rate at which it grows is largely determined by genetics. There are certain exogenous factors that can influence hair growth or hair loss which act on hormones (androgen) or ion channels (potassium.) Some products like rogaine do influence hair growth but that has more to do with regulation of hair growth phase and not the rate at which the hair grows. You'll also see sites like this around. All of these things can influence how your hair grows in (they can help improve the strength/thickness/etc and prevent breakage or follicle turnover) but, despite claims, they likely do not influence how fast it grows in.

Aside from the fact that this hair oil references nothing of the sort, I would say it is absolute bunk because the claims of 2-3 inches/month are absolutely ridiculous from a biological standpoint. Your cells in your follicle can only divide so fast, and they can only produce keratin so fast!

Please please please do not waste your money on something you can probably get a lot cheaper. If you really want to see if any of those ingredients do work, buy them individually. I can easily find bhringraj oil (made from E. alba) for $4.40 on Amazon.

Ooo I really think this thread idea!

Some stuff I like to use:

Protein cream to keep skin smooth and soft

Dead Sea mud mask, face mask that also helps fight acne. If you dont get breakouts there are probably better options

Teen vitamin gummies, good to get some nutrients

Biotin for hair growth but like /u/glipglopsfromthe3rdD said it depends on the person. Thankfully I dont have any side effects from it but honestly if you do then what you gain from them arent worth it in my opinion

Other than that i try to get at least some sun every day (with sunscreen obviously). I also always feel my best after a run so I try to run whenever i can, and thats extra nice cause i can get some of my sun in during that too. I also like dying my hair but im worried about doing too much damage to it if I'm constantly switching it up :/ what hair coloring products do you guys normally use that you think are good?

It's a couple thousand dollars depending on how many hairs you need transplanted.

Also you put the stuff like Rogaine on your head for as long as you care about keeping your hair (not the transplant hair but the hair around it that hasn't fallen out yet).

I started balding early and so started using Rogaine, it's pretty much a no brainer. Take Shower -> Dry Off -> Take 30sec to put on Rogaine -> Rest of my routine.

It's really no big deal since it takes so little time and has a good chance of slowing or halting your hair loss completely.

Honestly brushing my teeth is more of a hassle than putting some foam on my head.

I also use a product called Caboki. It's a hair concealer but uses natural fibers that just attach themselves to your thin hairs making them thicker. It works well and is water proof. While wearing it I actually look like I have a full head of hair VS my normal thin hair head that allows you to see my scalp. Nobody can tell unless they rub their hands through your hair and wonder what the tiny black stuff on their hand is. This also takes about 30-45 seconds to apply making it very easy to do with little effort.

Overall this stuff costs me about $20-30 a month. To me the price of one trip to the movies is worth not being self-conscious about my balding head every time I go to work. Put it on in the morning and then completely forget about it.

P.S. For anyone wondering why I don't shave it, I CANNOT pull off a bald head. I just have one of those heads where a shiny dome would make things worse. Also 2 hair products is nothing compared to what women do to get ready in the morning.

Hmm, that's a good question. I am leaning towards yes, I would have still done it when I did. I am fairly certain the follicles in my temples are dead, so I would get a transplant regardless at some point. And considering how long it takes to grow in (3 - 12 months) vs. breast growth vs desire to present female, yeah, I definitely would. I didn't want to have boobs sticking out with a masculine, balding head!


I did consider the fact that FFS could bring my hairline down, but since it may be covered in Oregon sometime soon (so my endo says), I though I should wait to get it, and save me some money. That said, 2000 hairs cost me $8k in the USA (I got a Care Credit Card with 2 years to pay it off interest free).


Never ever quit the Rogaine!!! And if you are feeling like spending just a little more, here is everything I do:

• A nice, natural shampoo and conditioner. Only wash with shampoo every other day; your natural oils are a good thing.
  
• Get an Rx for Finasteride 1mg (Propecia is 1mg, and Proscar is 5mg that should be cut up unless its given by your endo as a blocker, for example, if you cant handle Spiro). I take morning and night, but shhhhh that's "bad form." I'm paranoid and have my husband get the extra dose via Rx. You can also get it online if you pay far more.
  
• Propidren OTC DHT blocker from Amazon.
  
• Hairfluence supplement (it has a lot of things a women's multivitamin would, plus more).
  
• MSM 1000mg taken 4x a day (There is a little bit in Hairfluence).
  
• Biotin 10,000mcg supplement (There is a little bit in Hairfluence).
  
• I take a Cal/Mag/Zinc supplement to counteract some hairloss from my seizure medication (AEDs commonly fuck up the nutrients your hair needs)
  
• Rogaine 5% Foammorning and night. I fucking hate it because it makes my hair stiff and gross, but I will switch to nightly only once I can pull of some feminine hairstyles. You can get generic [liquid] Rogaine that is drastically less expensive, but it's such a mess I couldn't stand it.
  
• The big budget item I have is my laser helmet. Cold Laser Therapy has been cleared by the FDA to treat hair loss but its pricey. Two years ago it cost me $600. People like to knock it, but hey, it works for me and they had them on display at the office I got my transplant at.
  
  
  At the end of the day, every doctor will say, "You are on testosterone blockers, you don't need Finasteride or Rogaine or XYZ because you don't have testosterone." I have yet to find a patient who agrees with that; even if you have female range T, that little bit can still make DHT which is a big culprit along side genetics. And frankly, all of this is cheaper than an insured Orchi., the only way you are going to get your T down to almost zero.
  
  
  Cheers, I'm off to get my first injection, which I hope puts the pedal to the metal.

FEBRON

I've been looking at youtube and text reviews about FEBRON, they say is better that toppik. I order a free sample at their website to try.

First time buying these things as well. I also looked at caboki but then i saw more postive reviews about FEBRON. Maybe you should order a FEBRON free sample as well and tell us about caboki vs Febron, i would be very interested to see that.

What i don't want to buy is Toppik, since is the number 1 brand and i'm not those types of guys that buy the most popular brand :P, i also heard you look green if your hair gets wet on Toppik.

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EDIT: By the way FEBRON also comes with more more grams for the same price as Toppik, like 30% more product for the same price something like that.

Hey man, a little late here, and I don't know if this is applicable to you or not. But, I just thought I'd share my experience. I noticed significant thinning a few months ago and started a particular regimen, and it's yielded pretty good results.

I use the Nioxin #2 system, as well as their Minoxidil (Hair Regrowth Treatment) once per day, and that was the progress over 5.5 months. The instructions recommend to use the Minox twice per day.

Furthermore, if you really want to attack it, you could consider taking Finasteride, which, when combined with a good shampoo, conditioner, and Minoxidil, is a pretty powerful combo for halting and even reversing hair loss due to male pattern baldness. Personally, I wanted to avoid taking the pill, so I just tried the topical solution first. And it seems to have worked pretty well, even when using it 50% as much as the instructions say to.

I take biotin hair supplements :)

There are tons of good ones. I liked the 'extras' in this one, so I've been using it for a few months now:

Hair Growth Vitamins with Biotin. Exclusive Hair Growth Product for Women for Longer, Stronger, Silky & Soft Hair. Visible results in 1 Month. Gluten Free Non-GMO Vitamins for Hair Growth Made in USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UB9DP98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uFrGAbS3NZ4GF

I developed thinning hair at 24. Most genetic hair loss is totally reversible now-a-days.

Genetic hair loss is usually related to an accumulation of DHT in your scalp. You treat it with Propecia and a red laser hat. Super simple. I reversed mine within 6 months. I’m 31 now and my hair looks like it did at 16. It’s really a nonissue.

The study of hair is called Trichology. You can probably look up a place around you to get the prescription from an MD, and the laser hat is now around $600 on Amazon. I paid $1200 for a hat like this about 3 years ago. Your doctor may recommend you their own brand.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079K2NQNV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oTtXCbSE3NXSF

About your heart and the girlfriend, sometimes life gives you shit. Take a breath and steady yourself. Work on one issue at a time. You’re going to live another 80-100 years. If you focus on one thing at a time, you’ll soon find you run out of problems and work your way to improvements. It’s all going to be ok.

P.S. We’re pretty damn close to just 3D printing a new heart for you. An Israeli company just demonstrated a proof of concept last month. That’ll also be a nonissue soon.

Buy Rogaine Foam in 3 month increments on Amazon because it is very expensive anywhere else. The Way-Mart here in Vegas doesn't carry it anymore because people were stealing it, and the same 3 can box at Target goes for $50. Don't buy the single can either because it's $25 on Amazon which is steep for how much you'll be using it. I runs something crazy at Target like $35 a can. The Pura D'Or shampoo has a lot of different options. I just bought this Pura D'Or shampoo and conditioner and really like it. I always work it in my hair and let it sit for a few minutes with both the shampoo and conditioner since they both block DHT. You also may want to start taking saw palmetto until you get the finesteride. It's a supplement that you can find at Wal Mart that blocks DHT as well, just not as well as finesteride. So to recap:

Step 1: take a pic of your hair the day you start so you can see the progress in pics.

Step 2: order Rogaine Foam from Amazon.

Step 3: order Pura D'Or from Amazon.

Step 4: order Saw Palmetto from Amazon.

Step 5: set up an appointment with local dermatologist, even out of pocket it should be $100 for the visit and about $100 a month for the pills.

Step 6: wash hair twice daily with Pura D'Or, use Rogaine to style your hair twice daily, take saw palmetto twice daily, and finesteride once daily. They all block DHT and help healthy hair grow.

Step 7: wash, rinse, and repeat and take pics every 3 months so you can help the next fellow thinning redditor in the future just like I've helped you.

Step 8: save up your cash, and hit me up for a discount on all MGM rooms here in Las Vegas to show off your thick mane to all the ladies here in Las Vegas that you've been nurturing for months.

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The three things you should do to save your hair and regrow some (probably around half) of what you've lost:

1. Use Bosley shampoo and conditioner (starter kit is currently 29 bucks or so on amazon. Use a shampoo brush to properly get it in there - believe me, the difference between with and without the brush is huge. Leave the shampoo and conditioner both in for five minutes each. Do this every single day. After about four to five weeks you'll start seeing new growth - fine little hairs that will be shorter than the rest of the hair on your head. They will grow longer and thicker with time. After you've run out the starter kit, you can buy one liter sized containers of the shampoo and conditioner only (not the thickening treatment though) for about 40 bucks on Amazon. I like the thickening treatment, but I don't bother with it because it's very expensive outside of the starter kit.
   
   
2. Use minoxidil twice daily. Every day! Skipping this is how it doesn't work properly. You can buy a year's supply on Amazon for about 50 bucks.
   
   
3. Take a Biotin vitamin supplement. It will thicken and strengthen your hair.
   
   You won't lose any more hair if you follow this religiously. Trust me. My entire family is a bunch of bald guys, usually total loss by 30 - I'm in my mid 30's and still have a thick, healthy crop of hair.

um.... your beard hair is like your normal hair....Id think about just letting it grow for 2 months and you REALLY need to buy a beard come not. also the way your beard is texture wise you mite only have a nice beard if you let it grow longer.

p.s not hating, if you havent tryed it I would check out https://www.amazon.com/Minoxidil-5-Extra-Strength-Regrowth-Bottles/dp/B000FQ73O0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_200_lp_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1QVTFE9CW60PMPXNF5ME it mite help thicken your beard so it looks nicer:)

You convinced me of getting the foam. I purchased this, the price seemed very reasonable considering a single month of the liquid cost me $20 after tax. I hear good things about kirkland, does this seem like a good deal to you?

Anything over 5% will not give you any benefit and will be just as effective as 5%.

Because I'm not where I want to be to start transitioning, this is what I'm using right now:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ZOHOQO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think this is the one I used! I prefer the liquid for easier application, but foam works as well

Thanks for the reply! Have you noticed any change with the 2%?

Yeah, I looked on Amazon but could only find the womens - this is the one I ordered.

That's exactly what I'm hoping for :D May I ask where you bought it from?

I got the 3-pack from here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JOPYQUM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I agree with Kc1319310. You could also try a conditioning treatment. I use a treatment on my hair once a week. If you go to a salon to get your hair cut ask your stylist about it. She will point you in the right direction as far as which one to buy for your hair.

Also, look into Nioxin hair thickening AND regrowth treatment. I started using that after I completed my 6 months of accutane, and it has helped SO much! My hair grew back, and then some!

https://www.amazon.com/Basic-Care-Minoxidil-Solution-Treatment/dp/B074M6JNML/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TYJVA3MKT6ZL&keywords=minoxidil&qid=1563243957&s=gateway&sprefix=unre%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-3

brand doesn't matter, all that matters is that it's minoxidil 5%.

solid reviews on amazon

15 bucks...

Look into this over the counter stuff: http://www.amazon.com/Minoxidil-5-Extra-Strength-Regrowth-Bottles/dp/B000FQ73O0

I was thinning last fall pretty bad. I grew a LOT back. Everybody talks about my hair at work. I figured it was going and its back baby! Give it a try as soon as possible.

I'm not sure about it only treating the crown. I only have problems with my crown so I've never paid attention to it. I always do apply it to my temples though. I just go full on costco brand off of amazon
or something.