Monistat... dare we start this again

[jojo]

I have read this thread for months and have been experimenting silently. I used it once a week for two months and saw at least one inch of growth that month. The next two months I forgot and my growth slowed down (I am bad about measuring consistently, but it seemed slower). I want to start using it again. I just find it hard to apply.

I had this problem at first, what i do now is put a bit of the cream on my first two fingers and gently spread it equally with my first two fingers of other hand. Then I tip my head forward and give it a little shake to separate hair, then i put my hands in a slight fist and starting at the sides of my head, place my hands in and open the fingers out when my knuckles touch my scalp (hope im making sense!) and then massage into the scalp this way, just repeat this action all over.
i can only do this on wet hair, im too clumsy with dry hair and end up with it on my hair!!

[murphy]

Does this work for guys too?

[Áine]

Does this work for guys too?

I would imagine it works on the active, non-DHT affected hair follicles of men.

For those with male patterned baldness, I do not know that Monistat stimulates those areas as Rogaine would. It might be worth a shot though. If you do decide to start the regimen, would you let us know your experience with it?

Edited to Add:

Read about some of the other experiences here, in the original MN thread.

[xrosiex]

I have read this thread for months and have been experimenting silently. I used it once a week for two months and saw at least one inch of growth that month. The next two months I forgot and my growth slowed down (I am bad about measuring consistently, but it seemed slower). I want to start using it again. I just find it hard to apply.

I did the same thing. But I'm thinking of starting again. I wish I had someone to come apply it for me. I do want the growth sooooo it's time to commit.

[ladystar]

I havent not used the moni just yet. But I have been using something else that has worked for me. Its called Super grow it has sage and sulfur, coconut oil. The says B B The letters are in orange (there are other colors) I bought it at Walgreens. Althought I would like to try the monisat which one is it? I went to the store there is 3 day 1 day and 7 days? Does it matter which one you buy?

[banglaminerva]

To apply mono, I bought a small "syringe" thing that's sold for feeding liquid meds to infants. The unexpected bonus (mainly because I didn't look carefully at the package) is that it comes with a cap to close off the tip. So I just squeeze in some of the cream, apply it along the scalp by gently pushing down on the plunger, cap it off until the next application and then use my fingers to massage the cream in. Since I started applying it this way, it's gotten much neater and quicker, thereby making it easier to do it regularly (every night in my case).

[ladystar]

Ok, I was trying to figure this out. My hair is at 26 inches and grows about half and inch a month which I read was normal . My ultimate goal is 36” if it continues at this rate I will reach my goal by Nov 2009 with no trims. But will definitely be happy once it’s at least by my lower back . I only have 2 more inches (blowfryed) to reach my waist yippee. I will be starting the Monistat treatment today and keep my blog updated if my hair grows any faster.

[AnimaSola3o4]

To apply mono, I bought a small "syringe" thing that's sold for feeding liquid meds to infants. The unexpected bonus (mainly because I didn't look carefully at the package) is that it comes with a cap to close off the tip. So I just squeeze in some of the cream, apply it along the scalp by gently pushing down on the plunger, cap it off until the next application and then use my fingers to massage the cream in. Since I started applying it this way, it's gotten much neater and quicker, thereby making it easier to do it regularly (every night in my case).

That's an excellent method of application! I'm going to look for this syringe at the store! Seems like it would be much neater and easier!

[-Lillian-]

I've been lurking on this thread for awhile (the old one and this one) and have decided to try this out for a 2-3 month trial as soon as I get my paycheck. I have a few places along my temples that I would like to thicken up.

I also have a question about men using it. My boyfriend's hair is falling out quite a bit because of stress and other things. I started him on hair vitamins a few weeks ago and thought I'd ask if this would work for him? I've read on this thread that it's not for sure if it would help with male pattern baldness. But his isn't male pattern baldness, he's just lost alot of hair due to shedding.

[lady_hero]

I bought Wal Mart's brand this morning and I'm going to start tonight. I think I'll try using it 2x's a week and see what happens! I'm starting to get excited! I would really like to see some growth soon