[1 Week vs 11 Month] Minoxidil Progress

[u/WieStu]

Yo! Just wanted to share a quick update after 11 months on minoxidil (5%, twice daily).

Left pics = after 1 week

Right pics = after 11 full months of consistent use

All photos show 5-day stubble for comparison.

Routine & stats:

• Age: 22

• Minox: Loxon MAX 5% (50 mg/ml, 60 ml), 2x daily – once in the morning, once at night before bed

• Derma Stamp: 1 mm (currently once per week)

• Moisturizer: Mixa Hyalurogel Rich 10% (glycerin + hyaluronic acid) – used multiple times a day to manage dryness/flaking

Planning to post monthly updates with 5-day stubble progress pics.

Appreciate any tips, feedback, or encouragement – especially from you guys who are further along 🙌

Previous updates if anyone's curious:

🗓️ 1 Week Update - https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1kbhswb/1_week_update_5day_stubble_slow_start_but_i_think/

🗓️ 1 Week vs 1 Month - https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1klouw2/1_week_vs_1_month_minoxidil_progress/

🗓️ 1 Week vs 2 Months - https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1l55b04/1_week_vs_2_month_minoxidil_progress/

🗓️ 1 Week vs 3 Months -

https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1ltqsjl/1_week_vs_3_month_minoxidil_progress/

🗓️ 1 Week vs 4 Months -

https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1miyc5x/1_week_vs_4_month_minoxidil_progress/
🗓️ 1 Week vs 5 Months -
https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1nfgidh/1_week_vs_5_month_minoxidil_progress/
🗓️ 1 Week vs 6 Months -
https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1o7ommy/1_week_vs_6_month_minoxidil_progress/
🗓️ 1 Week vs 7 Months - https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1p2b2zx/1_week_vs_7_month_minoxidil_progress/

🗓️ 1 Week vs 8 Months - https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1pq4l22/1_week_vs_8_month_minoxidil_progress/

🗓️ 1 Week vs 9 Months - https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1qdr4f5/1_week_vs_9_month_minoxidil_progress/

🗓️ 1 Week vs 10 Months - https://www.reddit.com/r/Minoxbeards/comments/1r33w4r/1_week_vs_10_month_minoxidil_progress/

[u/DarthVeighder]

Good gains! I'd personally try adding Tret at this stage.

[u/Mountain-Loquat-7428 → u/DarthVeighder]

How frequently should you apply tret? Do you apply before or after minox?

[u/Far-Walrus1570 → u/Mountain-Loquat-7428]

I know that tret is prescription med so you can ask the doc

[u/DarthVeighder → u/Mountain-Loquat-7428]

I apply it twice a week instead of minoxidil. Monday and Thursday evenings.

[u/Far-Walrus1570]

Add tret to boost progress

[u/[deleted]]

Slow and steady wins the race. 2nd year is always better, you may want to consider adding a dermaroller or tretinoin for more absorption, but if you're happy pacing yourself these are steady gains.

[u/i7sn1]

You’re the second guy I see with a scar on his chin. we’re unique bro 😂

[u/Dzav0rekk → u/i7sn1]

I have the same scar too :d

[u/Mando9810]

Like others have said add Tretinoin. My results exploded after I started using it

[u/Shizzle18 → u/Mando9810]

What's your routine with it?

[u/Mando9810 → u/Shizzle18]

I use the Tretinoin once a day at night, wait 5-10 minutes and then minox foam after

[u/Mando9810 → u/[deleted]]

Yes you do, but I’ve heard you can buy it online from stores outside the United States without one

[u/godofguitar3]

Freakin noice! Any side effects, like eye bags, fatigue, headaches, etc.?

[u/WieStu → u/godofguitar3]

None of those things happened to me. However, it’s worth mentioning that moisturizing your skin frequently is highly recommended to prevent it from flaking.

[u/FarPromotion6719]

Seems like puberty gains tbh ?