Minoxidil-5% Extra Strength Hair Regrowth for Men, 6 Month Supply
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Customer Reviews of Minoxidil-5% Extra Strength Hair Regrowth for Men, 6 Month Supply
Customer Review: Same active ingredient as Rogaine at a fraction of the price
Summary: 5 Stars
The title says it all. It's the exact same active ingredient as Rogaine. In fact it's the exact same thing as Rogaine before Rogaine came out with their foam formula. The active ingredient is Minoxidil. The side effects were the same for me for Rogaine and Kirkland or Walgreen's version: itchy scalp, some dandruff, orange stains on pillows. The first two decreased greatly over time. Using Nizoral shampoo helps with the dandruff and I've read that it's the only anti-dandruff shampoo that won't increase balding and may actually decrease it. http://www.amazon.com/Nizoral-A-D-Shampoo-4-oz/dp/B0000Y3CRY/ref=pd_sbs_bt_3
If the choice is between going bald or having an itchy scalp, some dandruff and a few pillow stains I think the choice is obvious.
Customer Review: Blurred Vision
Summary: 1 Stars
Given the reports that minoxidil also works on the front part of the head, I decided to try it. However, I had to stop using it after 2 months because of blurred vision which is a rare, reported side effect of minoxidil. This was most obvious when I looked at a traffic light 1 or 2 blocks away. I would get 2 or 3 images of the light which would merge as I got closer. The blurring occurs because these 2 or 3 images get superimposed on each other. I stopped using the minoxidil for a week and my vision is almost back to normal. I will try it again, but only using having the recommended dosage. By the way, no hair growth yet. Also, my name is Mark, not Marilyn. This website insists on using my wife's name even though it should know otherwise.Customer Review: Kirkland Minoxidil-5% Extra Strength Hair Regrowth for Men
Summary: 2 Stars
I actually did not use this product: Minoxidil-5% Extra Strength Hair Regrowth for Men that I bought on Amazon site. The reason for that was that some very important information about the advertised product was not disclosed and I discovered that only when the package arrived.
If only I knew upfront that this product is only applicable to the vertex area of the head I would never buy it.
If anybody is interested why this limitation this is the response from Kirkland customer service: because the product was not tested on front or any parts of a head other than vertex.Kirkland Minoxidil 5% Extra Strength for Men - 6 Month Supply
Customer Review: Kind of icky...
Summary: 3 Stars
I have used both this and the rogaine foam for my balding head, and results aside the foam is far better than the liquid. With the foam it does not take very long to dry and so you can wear a hat or go lay down on your pillow after about fifteen minutes, but this stuff is an oily liquid and wont dry out for four hours. If you dont mind having oil on your head than its no big deal, but if you want to go out dont be expecting to put any of this on because somebody might want to touch your head and they will end up with grease all over their hands, gross. As for results, I havent ever seen much either with this or rogaine but I continue to use it because I believe it preserves what hair I have left.Customer Review: It worked for me
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using it for 6 month and I am happy with the results.
Pros:
- It works
- Affordable.
- It works even if I apply it only once a day. In the beginning I used to apply it twice a day but it was too much hassle so it started using only once a day and it still works.
Negatives are:
- The long time it takes it to dry. It has a wet look for at least an hour and the hair looks much worse when wet. At times I blow dried it a bit to hasten the drying.
- I wish it was easier to apply. It flows down the head if I don't smear well enough. I now use a cotton stick to spread it while applying. It seems to help.