22M: Not Seeing Results with Topical Minoxidil Since Nov 2024, Need Advice

Im 22 and my balding is really bad, it really killed my confidence even harder than anything else. So i were a cap all the time should i stop using one is that making things worse/min less effective cuz the cap is absurding instead. How am I supposed to know if I’m none responder to topical min because I have been on min since November 2024 I don’t really see positive difference I feel like it gotten worse. I think it’s cuz I didn’t use enough sprays until recently and I wasn’t on fin at the time. Even if I’m a non responder to topical min I really can’t get oral min anywhere in my country and it super expensive to buy from other countries. I also been kind of using derma stamp but only 0.5 mm bigger than that seems a bit scary.

Caps won’t affect the results of topical min. If you’re worried about being a non-responder, give the treatment more time and ensure you’re using it consistently, ideally twice daily. You could add fin to your routine since it targets DHT, the source of AGA. Combining microneedling with 0.5mm is good; stick with that. Try to maintain a consistent routine for at least six months to a year before judging results. Check out The Beginner’s Guide for more tips.