Monistat... dare we start this again

[suicides_eve]

yes its a known side effect that and headaches, i suffered from very bad migraines the first few time using it full strength out of the tube, i then diluted the mixture with water and haven't had any problems since. Maybe you could give that a try before you count it out all together?

[suicides_eve]

Haha. I'm still somewhat embarrassed to buy condoms, and even tampons! Go figure. I used to make my husband buy the condoms most of the time, or pick them up at the health department for free. We don't have to buy condoms anymore though, since we're TTC.

yeah a warning to all watch out for them health department condoms.... i have living proof of there reliability- shes almost 3 eek!!

done hijacking

[dontcallmejessi]

I was using 3 times a week (before the board changeover) and spread cream on the fingertips method of application. TONS of growth and veritually no shedding compared with normally shedding tons.

Also I had a soft sensitive area on the crown of my head that was always sore, that went away when I was using MN. Well when I quite using it came back. wonder what it is? I thought it might have to do with my heavy hair clips because it hurts there when I wear them. but if anyone knows what this is please do share!

Also if I only used once a week I noticed no growth. Only if I used 3 times a week. So how often it is applied is directly related to how quickly growth appears, at least for me.

[ladystar]

I have a spot on my head that feels sore also. The Monistat didn’t take it away. For me I think it’s due to having it up all week. It starts to hurt, as a matter of fact I am dying to get home so I can take it down and wash it.

[dontcallmejessi]

I have a spot on my head that feels sore also. The Monistat didn’t take it away. For me I think it’s due to having it up all week. It starts to hurt, as a matter of fact I am dying to get home so I can take it down and wash it.

I think you're right about it being from wearing up all the time. i have been trying to extend the time between washings so for me this means wearing it up more after about 2nd day onward to hide the greasy ickies . I had bought some really pretty but rather heavy hair clips. So maybe that is what did it. It just seemed weird that it stopped hurting when i was using MN. Maybe it was a coincidence or maybe I wore the new clips wrong and it pulled too much.

[ladystar]

When I wear it clip it doesnt hurt my head just ponytails and after like 3 days. It is weird for the MN to make it go away. Hmmm

[Isilya]

Well, I'm going to try this too. Yesterday evening I rubbed a little less than 1 inch of undiluted Daktarin (2%) on my scalp and washed it out this morning. Applying was a bit difficult, but I managed. It didn't itch at night and I didn't get a headache . I'm planning on using Daktarin twice a week, because I only wash my hair twice a week. If I notice any process, I will report back.

[peachy.pudding]

No offence - but this is very very crazy, foot medication on your scalp that gives you headaches. You get a few milimeters more of growth which is proberly due to the summer/spring. I think its crazy, i would not reccomend it, it has side effects and worst of all, with a little patience you may discover hair grows on its own.

If your have sideeffects it means your body is giving out warning signals. if this did work so well and people got inches per month etc, then dont you think someone would be selling this stuff.

Is it worth putting this stuff on your poor scalp 3 times per week 12 times per month and 156 times per year? All for the sake of what an inch. This is crazy and i strongly suggest people do their own private research and not get carried away and then find their hair on the floor later

[birdiefu]

Peachy.pudding- I would hope that everyone who starts using this looks in to it first before jumping in, I know I did. Yes, it is a medication, but one that has been used for scalp applications in some circumstances, and often for very long-term use. We aren't the first people to put in on our scalp, although we are using it for off-label purposes (increasing growth rate). Side effects of this drug can be found in the info pamphlet or online, and some people don't get any side effects (like me). But for me, one of the reasons I wanted to use it in addition to potential growth was to see if it would help with my gunky scalp, as scalp fungus can often be a subtle, yet common cause of dandruff.

Also, using this product for it's intended purpose (you know...female area) actually absorbs into the system more than using it on the scalp, as that is a mucus membrane. Used down there, 1% of the drug gets into your system, while used on regular intact skin, less that 0.1% gets absorbed.

I second that anyone who is interested in using MN to research it a bit first. Some people may get side effects- many have figured out ways to minimize or eliminate them by diluting or decreasing the frequency of application. I'm sure there are also many people who think the risk or hassle outweighs any benefits- and that is their choice, just as it's my choice to put coochie-cream on my head :P.

[peachy.pudding]

Peachy.pudding- I would hope that everyone who starts using this looks in to it first before jumping in, I know I did. Yes, it is a medication, but one that has been used for scalp applications in some circumstances, and often for very long-term use. We aren't the first people to put in on our scalp, although we are using it for off-label purposes (increasing growth rate). Side effects of this drug can be found in the info pamphlet or online, and some people don't get any side effects (like me). But for me, one of the reasons I wanted to use it in addition to potential growth was to see if it would help with my gunky scalp, as scalp fungus can often be a subtle, yet common cause of dandruff.

Also, using this product for it's intended purpose (you know...female area) actually absorbs into the system more than using it on the scalp, as that is a mucus membrane. Used down there, 1% of the drug gets into your system, while used on regular intact skin, less that 0.1% gets absorbed.

I second that anyone who is interested in using MN to research it a bit first. Some people may get side effects- many have figured out ways to minimize or eliminate them by diluting or decreasing the frequency of application. I'm sure there are also many people who think the risk or hassle outweighs any benefits- and that is their choice, just as it's my choice to put coochie-cream on my head :P.

Thank you that was very well explained