10 Things I Wish People Knew About Minoxidil (Before Quitting)
By Perfect Hair Health · published · 21:49 · 395K views when we checked · Creator: Rob English
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What this video covers
This is a 21 minute video from the Perfect Hair Health channel, published in January 2026 and listed under Minoxidil. According to its description, it is aimed at people using topical minoxidil for hair loss. It opens with a claim about real-world use: the creator says most users stop within a year, and that about two thirds of those who stop give low effect as the reason. The description sets that against clinical studies, which it says report better outcomes. It adds that the studies are not fraudulent and that the quit rate should be lower, and it promises ten points the creator believes can improve results.
The chapters show the order of the ten points. They start with results timelines, realistic expectations and correct application. They then cover shedding and side effects as reasons people stop too early, and what a weak first response does and does not mean. A longer section on enhancing a formulation lists several options: changing concentration, adding tretinoin, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and combining with finasteride or dutasteride. The last three points are scalp inflammation, not delaying a start, and the idea of lifelong commitment, followed by final thoughts. This write-up is based only on the description and chapter list, so it cannot say how any point is argued.
The description says the creator is an editorial board member of Dermatology and Therapy and a medical editor on hair loss disorders, and states that they are not a physician and that the content is educational, not medical advice. It also includes promotional links to Ulo hair growth products with a 15% discount, and links to the creator's own related videos and articles. The description does not say whether the chapter on obtaining enhanced formulations refers to those products.
Our summary, written from the video's title, description and chapters (description and chapters), checked 2026-10-31. It reports what the creator presents; it is not medical advice, and the creator's experience may not match yours.
Chapters
- 3:19The first point covers how long minoxidil results take to appear, according to the chapter title on results timelines.
- 7:26A chapter argues against quitting because of hair shedding.
- 11:59The seventh point groups ways to enhance a formulation, from concentration and tretinoin to microneedling, oral minoxidil and finasteride or dutasteride.
- 16:33A chapter on resolving scalp inflammation is the eighth point.
- 19:30The tenth point looks at the idea of lifelong commitment to the treatment.
What it costs today
- FDA-approved and compounded
- No FDA warning letter found
- No state list published
Which programs let you message a clinician
From each program's own page, read 2026-10-31. "Not found" means we found no statement either way.
| Program | Message a clinician | Cost | From | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps | YesThe plan lists 24/7 messaging access with a licensed medical provider among what you get.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $14/mo | Visit |
| Ro | YesFree, unlimited follow-up messaging with a Ro-affiliated provider after you start treatment.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $16/mo | Visit |
| GoodRx Care | YesYou message your provider from the treatment subscription dashboard; a dose change or a long gap may require a new paid telehealth visit, and no messaging price is stated.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $16/mo | Visit |
| Rex MD | YesFollow-ups are free once treatment starts; you message your assigned provider through the member portal any time.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $18/mo | Visit |
| Happy Head | YesUnlimited dermatologist support to adjust treatment; the page calls it support rather than messaging and states no price for it.source, 2026-10-31 | Not stated | $18/mo | Visit |
| Tuyo Health | YesMonthly follow-ups are included and your doctor stays available to check in; the FAQ adds messaging with your provider on a secure platform.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $18/mo | Visit |
| Strut Health | YesFree, unlimited follow-ups with a healthcare provider, who you can message from your account.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $18.33/mo | Visit |
| Hims | YesYou can message a provider with questions at any time, for free.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $22/mo | Visit |
| Maximus | YesEvery protocol includes 24/7 messaging with your care team at no additional cost.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $24.99/mo | Visit |
| MangoRx | YesUnlimited access to licensed providers for any concerns, with ongoing provider support listed in the monthly plan; the page does not name the channel.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $90/mo | Visit |
| Lemonaid Health | YesMessaging with clinical providers is included (stated on the oral minoxidil hair loss page; the ED page does not mention it).source, 2026-10-31 | Included | See review | Visit |
| PeterMD | YesUnlimited free consultations and 24/7 access to your medical team; the page says access and consults, not messaging by name.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | See review | Visit |
| Hone Health | YesUnlimited messaging with your care team, plus a clinician meeting every 3 months, as part of the membership.source, 2026-10-31 | Included in the paid Hone membership | See review | Visit |
| Rugiet | YesYou can message your doctor anytime in the portal, and unlimited follow-ups with your doctor are included in the price.source, 2026-10-31 | Included | $99/mo | Visit |
| DudeMeds | Not foundNo statement found on the site about messaging a clinician after starting treatment. | Not stated | See review | Visit |
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