Not unless you are putting leave in conditioner on your scalp.

I have been doing monistat for almost a month and just today I noticed, the baby hairs are cropping up! Its amazing!

Hi again!
I've been gone awhile again, but I did the monastat thing. Here are my results:
It worked amazingly well, there was a good inch or more a month. I think even a half inch or more a week to start. It was great. Cost was about 10 dollars an inch or so. After several months of not using, I haven't had any loss, the shedding picked up for about two weeks then settled to pre-m rates. Sadly, the dandruff came back too. Growth went back to normal rate within two weeks of stopping.

It was good but expensive. I'm starting again this evening ( gotta henna the roots first :)). Just on the widow's peak this time, and maybe thinned with a little water
to bring down the cost.

Hi again!
I've been gone awhile again, but I did the monastat thing. Here are my results:
It worked amazingly well, there was a good inch or more a month. I think even a half inch or more a week to start. It was great. Cost was about 10 dollars an inch or so. After several months of not using, I haven't had any loss, the shedding picked up for about two weeks then settled to pre-m rates. Sadly, the dandruff came back too. Growth went back to normal rate within two weeks of stopping.

It was good but expensive. I'm starting again this evening ( gotta henna the roots first :)). Just on the widow's peak this time, and maybe thinned with a little water
to bring down the cost.


An inch or more a month is great!!! So you went through how much of the tubes in a month's time? Did you apply over all the scalp? On wet or dry hair? I like getting info from someone who has had good results with it.

I just got my Monistat yesterday and can't wait to try it out. I'm wondering, though, I use leave-in conditioner and was curious if I'm going to have to wash that out before I can use the Monistat. Does anyone know?
I am buying generic as cheaply as possible -- try the dollar store. I mix it 1 part cream to 4 or 5 part water and apply with a syringe like medicine squirter. I works great.

For those of you who've experienced growth, would you mind stating what the condition of your scalp is normally? Are you prone to dandruff or flakes, etc. There have been comments - either in the other thread or very early on here - that made a connection between scalp condition and whether one would get good growth.

For those of you who've experienced growth, would you mind stating what the condition of your scalp is normally? Are you prone to dandruff or flakes, etc. There have been comments - either in the other thread or very early on here - that made a connection between scalp condition and whether one would get good growth.
No, problem I am a 42 year old woman with a healthy scalp and no dandruff or skin conditions.

I have Poly Cystic Ovary disease and have pattern hormonal hair loss. I have 30 inches of hair and a pony tail that measures 3 inches around. Before the hair loss started it took 2 hands to go around my pony tail.

I have been using Rogaine to prevent the fall out and get some regrowth. However, since I added miconazole nitrate around 9/1 I am seeing 1 inch black hairs in my widows peak area that weren't there in August. My son is now keeping a photo log in my albums to so progression.

No headaches, but the itching is pretty bad from the hair growth. Sometimes even ingrown hairs in a previously bald area. (I'll take the pain).

Hi, I too have thinning hair in the front. I think it is from hair dye though. You mentioned having progress photos, do you have the photos viewable by the public? I would like to see them. thanx dawn

For those of you who've experienced growth, would you mind stating what the condition of your scalp is normally? Are you prone to dandruff or flakes, etc. There have been comments - either in the other thread or very early on here - that made a connection between scalp condition and whether one would get good growth.

I have a normal scalp for the most part. Sometimes with changes of season it can get a bit dry/dandruffy (if that's a word). Other than that, nothing unusual. I notice at night with the cream on, my scalp itches a tiny bit... almost as if I can feel the hairs growing. WEIRD! Then when I wash the next morning, all is normal again.:p

what is it about this stuff that makes the hair grow faster (ingredients-wise?) I am so confused...

I'm late on my update, but here it is: I didn't notice faster growth with the monistat. But I'll give it another go (with less dilution) starting tomorrow the 20th. If after a month I don't get results, I'll stop.

Hi, I too have thinning hair in the front. I think it is from hair dye though. You mentioned having progress photos, do you have the photos viewable by the public? I would like to see them. thanx dawn
Yes, they are in my album on my home page. I'm not sure if you have enough rights yet. Unfortunately, I don't have the right to attach pictures yet. :)

Private message me and let me know if you can see them. If you can't leave me your email and I'll send them to you.

I can't recommend using a dropper/pipette enough - application is so much easier now!!

I can't recommend using a dropper/pipette enough - application is so much easier now!!

Hm.... maybe I can steal a pipet from chem lab...
Is it even easier than using a hair color bottle?

What do I have to do to earn rights to view certain things on this site?
Anyway my email is chickndixie@yahoo.com and thank you very much for your
help. : ) Dawn

Hm.... maybe I can steal a pipet from chem lab...
Is it even easier than using a hair color bottle?

Sorry, I have no experience with using a hair color bottle, I used a comb before.
Application might be a little bit more precise with a pipet?

Hm.... maybe I can steal a pipet from chem lab...
Is it even easier than using a hair color bottle?
I achieved a large all plastic IV saline push starter while waiting for 4 hours in urgent care :)

Boy does it do a good job of applying everything, especially Monistat and water mixed.

Hey, I'm new on LHC and I'm very interested in Monistat application. I normally have dandruff, and everytime I've gone to the dresser's, they moan about how dandruff is a mold and that's what's causing my hair loss (you know, it can't be stress or thyroid problems or anything health related :mad:). Anyways, my mind started wondering. If Monistat is used to kill the "mold" down there (which is what a yeast infection is), then would it help on the "mold" on your scalp? Or would it cause more irritation? I had been on different dandruff products and all I got was really dried out hair.

What do I have to do to earn rights to view certain things on this site?
Anyway my email is EMAIL at yah00 d0t c0m (chickndixie@yahoo.com) and thank you very much for your
help. : ) Dawn

Hey Dawn, you may want to go back and edit your post. First off, it's very brave of you to post your email publicly. Second, I would at least change it so that web crawlers cannot log your email address and send spam your way.

Hey, I'm new on LHC and I'm very interested in Monistat application. I normally have dandruff, and everytime I've gone to the dresser's, they moan about how dandruff is a mold and that's what's causing my hair loss (you know, it can't be stress or thyroid problems or anything health related :mad:). Anyways, my mind started wondering. If Monistat is used to kill the "mold" down there (which is what a yeast infection is), then would it help on the "mold" on your scalp? Or would it cause more irritation? I had been on different dandruff products and all I got was really dried out hair.

Hi Kitty Anne, welcome to LHC.

Dandruff is not a mold. Dandruff is scales of dead skin from the scalp. Dandruff can be caused by a fungus, which everybody already has on their head, malassezia, which is in the same family as yeast... which is why Monistat works well on scalp excessive itchies/dandruff. It inhibits the fungi's ability to digest the oils and sebum, and in turn it cannot reproduce, hence stopping the rapid cell turnover that results from active malassezia (dandruff).

Yeast and malassezia is a fungus, not a bacterium, and vaginal yeast could be considered a sort of probiotic, as it assists in keeping an acidic pH balance when its population is kept in check. This is why I would hesitate to call it a "mold", because that is not really its function at all.

The next your hairdresser wants to give you grief for your "mold", you smack 'em with tough talk about not confusing fungis with bacteria. :eyebrows: Just kidding. But yes, this can be easily remedied with Monistat. :D

Hi Kitty Anne, welcome to LHC.

Dandruff is not a mold. Dandruff is scales of dead skin from the scalp. Dandruff can be caused by a fungus, which everybody already has on their head, malassezia, which is in the same family as yeast... which is why Monistat works well on scalp excessive itchies/dandruff. It inhibits the fungi's ability to digest the oils and sebum, and in turn it cannot reproduce, hence stopping the rapid cell turnover that results from active malassezia (dandruff).

Yeast and malassezia is a fungus, not a bacterium, and vaginal yeast could be considered a sort of probiotic, as it assists in keeping an acidic pH balance when its population is kept in check. This is why I would hesitate to call it a "mold", because that is not really its function at all.

The next your hairdresser wants to give you grief for your "mold", you smack 'em with tough talk about not confusing fungis with bacteria. :eyebrows: Just kidding. But yes, this can be easily remedied with Monistat. :D


Wow, I just got malessezia knowledge served! LOL... thanks for the info! It's amazing how much one can learn in one post!

And I'll smack them for ya! LOL, I could help but think of someone's user icon of the penguin being smacked into the ice! Slap! Thanks again!:D

Ok a shout out to girls with picture.If you have them pm so i can get them up on the site. i been away for awhile do to some family crap but now i am back.

Wow, I just got malessezia knowledge served! LOL... thanks for the info! It's amazing how much one can learn in one post!

And I'll smack them for ya! LOL, I could help but think of someone's user icon of the penguin being smacked into the ice! Slap! Thanks again!:D

LOL at the penguin. You are always very welcome! :pumpkin:

I decided I'm not going to bother putting the monistat all over my scalp. I'm just going to put it undiluted at the corners of my hairline, where the hair has always been kind of sparse and baby-fine. And short. Hopefully those areas with fill in.

Ok a shout out to girls with picture.If you have them pm so i can get them up on the site. i been away for awhile do to some family crap but now i am back.
I'm happy to share - look at my album. I just don't have the rights to attach anything yet.

ok, I picked up my MN, and I have my applicator bottle.

I plan to do my first app tonight...

so, I put about an inch length of creme in the bottle (not an inch worth of the applicator bottle right?)
dilute with some water to make it applicable.
apply to scalp in sections, and then gently massage in.

wrap head and leave overnight, and wash in the morning.

right?

I normally do just a CO wash, will that be good enough?

just checking!!

and what do you all put on your head for overnight?

I just rub mine in straight from the tube with my finger and leave my hair down for bed. I don't wrap anything around it nor do I put it up. I have been washing it out with a lil poo on my scalp on the morning after but I conditioned it out this morning and it was fine. :)

The 4% Monistat gave me a pounding/drilling head ache so I switched to 2% Monistat and have been fine. As soon as I hit BSL, I am going to quit the Monistat and enjoy the length as it would naturally grow in. :cool:

great! Thanks!

ETA: I took the plunge and have the MN applied! Here we go!

ok, I picked up my MN, and I have my applicator bottle.

I plan to do my first app tonight...

so, I put about an inch length of creme in the bottle (not an inch worth of the applicator bottle right?)
dilute with some water to make it applicable.
apply to scalp in sections, and then gently massage in.

wrap head and leave overnight, and wash in the morning.

right?

I normally do just a CO wash, will that be good enough?

just checking!!

and what do you all put on your head for overnight?
I just put enough of the crud on my head to rub in and go to sleep. I don't bother to worry about it being a treatment or washing it out. I consider it moisturizer/hair gel.

I just put 2% straight on my head and then went to sleep.
I washed it out sunday morning
and it was fine.

No headaches, no itchies, nothing scary. it got a little warm at first, but that settled down after a couple minutes.

Does it take awhile before you notice growth or is it a pretty quick difference????

I applied for a month, and DID see extra growth. About a half inch. The shedding for me personally though, was too much. My hair is semi-thin, so I just can't risk losing anymore thickness. :(

Also another thing i thought of is can you use it every night and not have to wash it out the next day? I don't want to have to wash every day due to trying to cut back to 2 hair washes a week. I will probably mainly focus on my bad spot in back and not on top until I see how it goes.

i left mine in for days at a time, i sometimes w.o.w some times i just mist. It never made much of a difference. I applied it every other day or so.

I am not having any shedding but I am also using Rogaine per the doctors directions.

I told her about the Monistat and she thought it was interesting and she could see the new growth especially at the widows peak area that was previously gone.

I have Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, and High Blood pressure and she didn't bat an eye when I told her what I was doing.

I wonder if this would work to re-grow over plucked eyebrows back quicker?

i think this was tried a few times but didn't go over to good. You can give it a go and let us know how it turns out:)

Anyone using both Monistat/Daktarin AND an oil mixture from the "Essential Oils For Hair Loss and Shedding" (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=2001) thread?
I wonder if alternating between both is ok / won't reduce the effect of a treatment?

I used both. Didn't notice any adverse effects.

I wonder if this would work to re-grow over plucked eyebrows back quicker?
Funny that you bring this up. I haven't had to pluck by eyebrows in over 8 years, because I'm over 40. Since using the Rogaine and Monistat together all of the sudden I'm having to pluck my eyebrows again. Oh by the way, I'm not putting in on my eyebrows in anyway. It seems to be happening systemically.

I also grew a little hair on my chest and face :( I'm a lot more worried about the hair on my head though. I'm pretty convinced that you need the Rogaine to keep it in you scalp and the Monistat to regrow new healthy black hairs. I'm willing to fight with hair removal rather than walk around with a bald spot.

Hurray!!! I have a widows peak back again for the first time since I was 28.

ok, Im doing my third treatment tonight.
just yesterday, someone said to me,

"I swear that your hair grew an extra inch in the last week!"

I did my first treatment Saturday night... lol!
Maybe its just "mental" right now, but I even feel like its longer.

Anyone else get quick results?

Im definitely keeping up with this!!! No headaches, no extra shed, slightly itchy the next day, but I take that as a sign of growth!

Funny that you bring this up. I haven't had to pluck by eyebrows in over 8 years, because I'm over 40. Since using the Rogaine and Monistat together all of the sudden I'm having to pluck my eyebrows again. Oh by the way, I'm not putting in on my eyebrows in anyway. It seems to be happening systemically.

I also grew a little hair on my chest and face :( I'm a lot more worried about the hair on my head though. I'm pretty convinced that you need the Rogaine to keep it in you scalp and the Monistat to regrow new healthy black hairs. I'm willing to fight with hair removal rather than walk around with a bald spot.

Hurray!!! I have a widows peak back again for the first time since I was 28.


I was looking at the women's rogaine yesterday but I really don't have the money for it right now (still trying to get a job). But I did read on the box and it had a list of reasons to NOT use it such as: not knowing the reason of your hair loss, if know female hair loss in the family, etc.
I did buy a $2 container of somethng called "africa's best maximum strength super gro". It was in the ethnic section. But I am gonna see what it does. It has alot of different oils in it. Mostly I am gonna focus on the back of the scalp area.

ok, Im doing my third treatment tonight.
just yesterday, someone said to me,

"I swear that your hair grew an extra inch in the last week!"

I did my first treatment Saturday night... lol!
Maybe its just "mental" right now, but I even feel like its longer.

Anyone else get quick results?

Im definitely keeping up with this!!! No headaches, no extra shed, slightly itchy the next day, but I take that as a sign of growth!


Did you measure your hair before starting the Monistat so you can remeasure to see what your growth really is. That's great though, especially if someone else commented on thinking your hair has grown.

Did you measure your hair before starting the Monistat so you can remeasure to see what your growth really is. That's great though, especially if someone else commented on thinking your hair has grown.


yep! it was at 22" I'll be washing it tomorrow, so I can measure then. I measure when wet because of the wave

I was looking at the women's rogaine yesterday but I really don't have the money for it right now (still trying to get a job). But I did read on the box and it had a list of reasons to NOT use it such as: not knowing the reason of your hair loss, if know female hair loss in the family, etc.
I did buy a $2 container of somethng called "africa's best maximum strength super gro". It was in the ethnic section. But I am gonna see what it does. It has alot of different oils in it. Mostly I am gonna focus on the back of the scalp area.
You are being very smart. I know the reason of my hair loss and have been told to use Rogaine by the doctor. If in the future you are told to use it please don't hesitate to use generic as cheap as you can -- there is no difference 2% Minoxidil is 2% Minoxidil. Some times you can find it at the dollar store.

I have tried all of the Africa's Best oils and love them all. Same warning as always do not put mineral oil or Vaseline on Caucasian hair -- my mom had to use Comet cleanser.

You are being very smart. I know the reason of my hair loss and have been told to use Rogaine by the doctor. If in the future you are told to use it please don't hesitate to use generic as cheap as you can -- there is no difference 2% Minoxidil is 2% Minoxidil. Some times you can find it at the dollar store.

I have tried all of the Africa's Best oils and love them all. Same warning as always do not put mineral oil or Vaseline on Caucasian hair -- my mom had to use Comet cleanser.



Thanks for saying I was being smart. I just don't wanna use something and mess up more of my hair.
So did you notice that the africa's best stuff helped promote any growth?
I have also been reading about jello and may try making a drink out of the mix cause I do NOT like to eat jello.

I have tried all of the Africa's Best oils and love them all. Same warning as always do not put mineral oil or Vaseline on Caucasian hair -- my mom had to use Comet cleanser.

You shouldn't put in on lack hair either...or asian, or any sort of hair for that matter. xD; At least the vaseline.

Edit: Oh, and I forgot. I'm still using monistat around my hairline, and I have a full line of new growth/broken hairs coming in.

Thanks for saying I was being smart. I just don't wanna use something and mess up more of my hair.
So did you notice that the africa's best stuff helped promote any growth?
I have also been reading about jello and may try making a drink out of the mix cause I do NOT like to eat jello.
The oils are great for keeping the quality of your hair. You've got to find the medical reason though so you can treat accordingly. If it is pattern baldness they'll tell you what to do. If it is Alopecia you need to know. My experience it identify quick and treat quick for best results.

You shouldn't put in on lack hair either...or asian, or any sort of hair for that matter. xD; At least the vaseline.

Edit: Oh, and I forgot. I'm still using monistat around my hairline, and I have a full line of new growth/broken hairs coming in.
I was married to an African gentleman for 5 years and they commonly put Vaseline in their hair with no problems. Just moisture and a nice sheen. Not so with straight hair. Point being is that many African hair products do contain vaseline and we need to avoid it.

I am hoping I can get into the dr. this week. I am sure she will wanna do a blood test of some kind again. SO I figure it is gonna be a SLOW process with no answers anytime soon.

I broke down last night and put Monistat on my bare area at the back of my hair area instead of the africa's best stuff. Maybe I will alternate which I use.

Is it patchy or like grandpa's bald spots. My hair thinned just like both of my grandfather's bald spots so it was easy to diagnose. What do you have going on???

I am hoping I can get into the dr. this week. I am sure she will wanna do a blood test of some kind again. SO I figure it is gonna be a SLOW process with no answers anytime soon.

I broke down last night and put Monistat on my bare area at the back of my hair area instead of the africa's best stuff. Maybe I will alternate which I use.
Ok, I took a good look at your balding areas and it is not the same as mine. Mine are crown and monks cap. I'm glad you are seeing the doc.

Ok, I took a good look at your balding areas and it is not the same as mine. Mine are crown and monks cap. I'm glad you are seeing the doc.


Wish me luck that I can get in to the dr. soon.....I am gonna call Monday and sometimes they are slow on Mondays so maybe I can get in then. I just hope she has some good ideas of what it could be and what I should do.

I've got a question for every one that's been using monistat (or some other miconazole solution) for a while and has had success with it -how long after you started using it did you notice real results? For about a I've been using a 2 percent miconazole anti fungal spray (can't monistat in Australia) that is for general fungal infections, like athlete's foot, fungal infections under nails, etc, not thrush. I know a week is far too soon to notice results, :P but I'm so impatient!

i think it took me about a week to notice some results and 2 week for a measured difference. it helps going into this by having a true measurements meaning measure your hair for a month or to and get and average. then you can compare your growth to see if its working for you or not

I got 1/4 inch growth the first week. I always measure the same section of hair to try to keep things accurate. (my hair is still very short) The growth is slowing just a tad now... been doing it for a month. But I got an inch of growth in a month.:happydance:

So would every other day be ok to use the monistat ?
Since I have started using it my hair has or head has been itching....is this a side effect??
I am using a 2 percent version that came from the dollar store.
Tonight I am gonna use the africa's best stuff.

So would every other day be ok to use the monistat ?
Since I have started using it my hair has or head has been itching....is this a side effect??
I am using a 2 percent version that came from the dollar store.
Tonight I am gonna use the africa's best stuff.
Yes it itches like crazy and so does the rogaine. It is usually from the hair growing.

I have a solid 1 inch of black hair that has grown in my bald spot in the last 8 weeks. Since it is in my widows peak area at the front of my hair it is really obvious that it is from the monistat.

Oh, and it seems to take 4-6 weeks to see really obvious growth.

I forgot to say what I do about the itching. I used Monistate Friday and Rogaine on Saturday. Saturday night I dreamed about lice and dread locks.

Massaging coconut oil into your scalp is the only solution I know of.

I use both drugs about twice a week, and then treat the itchies the rest of the time. I'm positive that the itchies are from hair growth because sometimes I even get ingrown hairs.

Monistat doesn't really give me a bad headache, just a little one but I put it on before I go to sleep. It does help my hair grow a little but I've just been using it since Monday.

I stopped using monistat for about six weeks. I just got busy with a bunch of stuff and forgot about it.

I did not have a shed when I stopped.
When I stopped using monistat my fingernails got brittle, broke, and stopped growing.
After 3-4 weeks off monistat, my scalp started getting itchy.
I got no growth for the month of October:(.

I am back on it now to stop the scalp itch and to get my nails to grow again, and hopefully, to have a hair growth spurt.

Those of you who found your nails growing with MN - did you apply the MN to your nails or did some of it just get on your nails by applying MN to your scalp? Did you dilute or not? Were your nails stronger, or just longer (or both)? Mine are pretty thin and weak and they just crack or snap off. I'm asking because I'd like my nails to grow!

I didn't know that MN made your nails grow too? I am curious also as to did you put it on your nails or what?

I was massaging my 2% miconazole spray into my hair last night, I noticed afterward that there was a sticky substance on one of my finger nails... the nail a little bit of chipper clear nail polish on it, I wonder it if was dissolving my nail polish?! All the nail polish on my other fingers had already been chipped off, I didn't notice the sticky stuff on any of my other nails.

It seems a little bit odd that it would be strong enough to take off nail polish, but perfectly safe to apply to your skin? Perhaps it was something else on my nail, or it was the miconazole it's self that had stuck to my nail. My hair isn't falling out and I've had no skin reactions to it, so I could just react with the polish. I just painted my nails again today... I'll see how it reacts to the miconazole tonight.

In other news, it would appear that my hair has grown 1 cm in the last week and half or so, that' about 0.4 of an inch... I still think it's too soon conclusively tell if the miconazole making it grow any faster... I'm not sure how fast my hair grows normally, but 1cm does seem a fair bit faster.

Those of you who found your nails growing with MN - did you apply the MN to your nails or did some of it just get on your nails by applying MN to your scalp? Did you dilute or not? Were your nails stronger, or just longer (or both)? Mine are pretty thin and weak and they just crack or snap off. I'm asking because I'd like my nails to grow!
So that is what happened to my nails. I squirt the watered monistat on my head with a root applicator. Then I scrub it in to my scalp with my finger tips. Then I wash my hands. Go figure!

it's made mine grow lighting fast and hard as a rock- i love it just another bonus side effect:D

I was massaging my 2% miconazole spray into my hair last night, I noticed afterward that there was a sticky substance on one of my finger nails... the nail a little bit of chipper clear nail polish on it, I wonder it if was dissolving my nail polish?! All the nail polish on my other fingers had already been chipped off, I didn't notice the sticky stuff on any of my other nails.

It seems a little bit odd that it would be strong enough to take off nail polish, but perfectly safe to apply to your skin? Perhaps it was something else on my nail, or it was the miconazole it's self that had stuck to my nail. My hair isn't falling out and I've had no skin reactions to it, so I could just react with the polish. I just painted my nails again today... I'll see how it reacts to the miconazole tonight.

In other news, it would appear that my hair has grown 1 cm in the last week and half or so, that' about 0.4 of an inch... I still think it's too soon conclusively tell if the miconazole making it grow any faster... I'm not sure how fast my hair grows normally, but 1cm does seem a fair bit faster.

i dunno if was dissolving the polish- could it be scalp gunk?
i have my nails done a lot and never had a problem with it.

ok, into week #2 of using MN.
and I think Ive gotten a 1/4" of growth.
I had a stall in October, and didnt get anything, and was still at 22" when I started. I just had my co-worker help me measure, and she came up with 22 1/4"!
Ive been doing it every other day, and only side effect is slight itchies. :) WOOT!

Those of you who found your nails growing with MN - did you apply the MN to your nails or did some of it just get on your nails by applying MN to your scalp? Did you dilute or not? Were your nails stronger, or just longer (or both)? Mine are pretty thin and weak and they just crack or snap off. I'm asking because I'd like my nails to grow!

The MN got on my nails by default when I applied it to my scalp. My nails grew longer and stronger. Every time I go off MN----there go my nails!

So I wonder if I rub some MN into my nail that got bruised and damaged if it would make that nail grow quicker. I may have to try this.

Hmm...that concerns me, does that mean that a fungus on your scalp gained resistance or something and when you stopped it flourished, or you head wasn't used to fighting it off, hence the itchies??? And then NO GROWTH when you stopped?
I'm kind of glad i didn't try it now......

The MN got on my nails by default when I applied it to my scalp. My nails grew longer and stronger. Every time I go off MN----there go my nails!
OK, I realized that the nails on both hands and my toe nails are growing like crazy and the Monistat isn't coming anywhere near either my left hand nor my toes. Pretty crazy, huh?

Hmm...that concerns me, does that mean that a fungus on your scalp gained resistance or something and when you stopped it flourished, or you head wasn't used to fighting it off, hence the itchies??? And then NO GROWTH when you stopped?
I'm kind of glad i didn't try it now......
It is the same kind of itchies that you get with Rogaine from the hair growth.

Hmm...that concerns me, does that mean that a fungus on your scalp gained resistance or something and when you stopped it flourished, or you head wasn't used to fighting it off, hence the itchies??? And then NO GROWTH when you stopped?
I'm kind of glad i didn't try it now......

Before I tried MN, I had notoriously slow-growing hair, and lots of thinning hair with big sheds. I have been growing out my hair since 1991!!!:eek:
I have always suffered from itchy, sore scalp. I have a candida allergy(finally confirmed last summer with allergy testing) and frequent yeast infections. It wan't until recent years that I realized you could have fungus on your scalp, too!(duh!).
My take on this is that I have an overgrowth of fungus on my scalp, and this is why monistat seems to help me.
I have a history of tinea versicolor(fungal skin infection), vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, fungal nail infections, and overgrowth of candida in my intestines.
So bottom line, I am not concerned about using MN, because no growth is something that has happened in the past, before using MN.

My baby hairs are about 3" now. It looks a bit strange as you can see fuzzy bits on the side but I definitely put this down to MN as I hardly shed any hairs and I have been massaging it into the crown and sides of my head.

Before I tried MN, I had notoriously slow-growing hair, and lots of thinning hair with big sheds. I have been growing out my hair since 1991!!!:eek:
I have always suffered from itchy, sore scalp. I have a candida allergy(finally confirmed last summer with allergy testing) and frequent yeast infections. It wan't until recent years that I realized you could have fungus on your scalp, too!(duh!).
My take on this is that I have an overgrowth of fungus on my scalp, and this is why monistat seems to help me.
I have a history of tinea versicolor(fungal skin infection), vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, fungal nail infections, and overgrowth of candida in my intestines.
So bottom line, I am not concerned about using MN, because no growth is something that has happened in the past, before using MN.
Yeah, ya know I'm a diabetic and I always have yeast overgrowth. The doctor reminded me you never really kill all the yeast you just keep it at bay.

I stopped using monistat for about six weeks. I just got busy with a bunch of stuff and forgot about it.

I did not have a shed when I stopped.
When I stopped using monistat my fingernails got brittle, broke, and stopped growing.
After 3-4 weeks off monistat, my scalp started getting itchy.
I got no growth for the month of October:(.

I am back on it now to stop the scalp itch and to get my nails to grow again, and hopefully, to have a hair growth spurt.

you know what, i stopped using it in july/Aug and have had no growth since, it may increase your growth but im thinking when you stop using it, your growth slows down a lot, maybe i need to start again? but i forget!

I started using Monistat in August and it looks like I've gone from 30 to 32 3/4 inches. I also have 1 inch long spike hair in the bald spots. I kind of held off measuring to give it plenty of time.

So all my life I have grown 1/2 inch per month (6 inches per year) and in 3 months I have gained 2 3/4 inches. That is definitely a difference or (11 inches per year).http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

I have to admit that I'm really shocked, I'm not even trying for length and I'm only using it about once a week. I just stay at tail-bone and that is it. But the volume of my hair is coming back. It is heavier and thickening in the scalp 4 inch area than it has been in 20 years. Another piece of trivia, the hair is growing in dark not white. The Rogaine alone was going in white hairs.

I wonder it if was dissolving my nail polish?!

It seems a little bit odd that it would be strong enough to take off nail polish, but perfectly safe to apply to your skin?


For what it's worth, sunscreen can break down nail polish. Nothing major...it just dulls the shine. Even after washing your hands...they are still dull because the chemicals have actually affected the surface.

So I wonder if I rub some MN into my nail that got bruised and damaged if it would make that nail grow quicker. I may have to try this.

Actually, that would be a really good idea, whether or not it makes them grow faster, it will help fungus stay away, and when a nail is damaged it's more prone to fungus. So rub away! :D

Since my hair looks like it's getting thinner in the front I'm tempted to rub in some Clotrimazole cream there and see what happens. Nothing ventured nothing gained, right? :)

My hairdresser actually remarked on how fast my hair grew.

I could not bring myself to tell her I used athlete's foot cream on my scalp. :spitting::silly:

Since my hair looks like it's getting thinner in the front I'm tempted to rub in some Clotrimazole cream there and see what happens. Nothing ventured nothing gained, right? :)
I'm not sure that all the azole drugs are the same.

Yeah, I searched this thread for clotrimazole and it seemed the concensus was that it wasn't as successful as the MN...

I just applied Monistat to my scalp tonight. I was really amazed how it just soaked right in there, not greasy or sticky at all and WOW did I get some killer volume for a little while! I normally grow approx an inch a month can't wait to see if this works for me. Even if it doesn't it was worth it just for the look on hubby's face when he realized what I was doing :D

happy to say that I've joined in and started putting Monistat on my scalp about two nights ago! if i see any results in two weeks, i'll be sure to comment back. :]

Well I go to the dr. tomorrow so we'll see what she thinks is going on with my hair loss issue.
Hopefully she will have some ideas and get some answers for me.

Okay, I've been doing MN for just a few days and I swear I have growth. I measured twice just to be sure. I will measure again in the morning after I wash it and let it air dry (it's curly). It looks like 1/2 inch growth. Not kidding! I last measured October 27, so that has been 13 days. I have been taking my liquid vitamins plus hair vitamins. I have also been eating jell-o and more eggs (normally don't eat eggs). GROW, HAIR, GROW! lol

I started using Monistat in August and it looks like I've gone from 30 to 32 3/4 inches. I also have 1 inch long spike hair in the bald spots. I kind of held off measuring to give it plenty of time.

So all my life I have grown 1/2 inch per month (6 inches per year) and in 3 months I have gained 2 3/4 inches. That is definitely a difference or (11 inches per year).http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

I have to admit that I'm really shocked, I'm not even trying for length and I'm only using it about once a week. I just stay at tail-bone and that is it. But the volume of my hair is coming back. It is heavier and thickening in the scalp 4 inch area than it has been in 20 years. Another piece of trivia, the hair is growing in dark not white. The Rogaine alone was going in white hairs.
I used yarn to measure. Mom measured with a non stretch tape and it only measured 31 1/2 inches. So don't want to mislead anyone on purpose.

My applicator arrived today!!! :cheese:
I am starting tonight.:eyebrows:

Oh wow, I have never heard of this before.

Is it possible that my lifelong history of dandruffy scalp is contributing to my thin hair issue? I would just love it if that would end.

I gotta say though... I'm TOTALLY freaked out by the headache thing. Anyone know what about MN causes that? I just can't afford a day like that... 2 kids... recipe for disaster. :eek:
I already use Head&Shoulders and i've tried every imaginable related product out there with no unpleasant reactions. I've never tried MN for anything though, that I can think of.

Wondering if I should take the plunge!

What is this about smell, though? There's a smell?

Oh wow, I have never heard of this before.

Is it possible that my lifelong history of dandruffy scalp is contributing to my thin hair issue? I would just love it if that would end.

I gotta say though... I'm TOTALLY freaked out by the headache thing. Anyone know what about MN causes that? I just can't afford a day like that... 2 kids... recipe for disaster. :eek:
I already use Head&Shoulders and i've tried every imaginable related product out there with no unpleasant reactions. I've never tried MN for anything though, that I can think of.

Wondering if I should take the plunge!

What is this about smell, though? There's a smell?
I don't get headaches. You should decide for yourself.

I'm just wondering...for those of you doing this (as I'm just an observer still)

How many times a week do you do this?

How long do you spend massaging it in?

How has your monthly measurements increased?

I'm wondering if part of it has to do with the massaging it in...Not discrediting the MN, but surely the massaging it has to help in some aspect.

I'm just wondering...for those of you doing this (as I'm just an observer still)

How many times a week do you do this? Once, sometimes twice.

How long do you spend massaging it in? 5-10 minutes

How has your monthly measurements increased? From 1/2 inch per month to 3/4

I'm wondering if part of it has to do with the massaging it in...Not discrediting the MN, but surely the massaging it has to help in some aspect.

Hi BFH. I've been doing this on and off (to check if rate stays same) since Dec 2007. I still don't have long hair as I change the colour too often and bleached over hendigo (got green, cut off, etc!)

I gotta say though... I'm TOTALLY freaked out by the headache thing. Anyone know what about MN causes that? I just can't afford a day like that... 2 kids... recipe for disaster. :eek:

I hear ya! 3 kids 2 cats and we homeschool! You just have to LOOK at me wrong and I get a head ache it seems so I had trepidations. But I went for it and I didn't get a headache :cheese:

What is this about smell, though? There's a smell?

I didn't notice any. I mean I could smell the stuff when I was actually applying it, but it didn't hang around or anything. I was more concerned with it looking gross, sticky or greasy or something. But it just soaked right in there and you would have never known I did it!

Since I have curly hair, I find it easier to apply when my hair is wet. I can reach my scalp easier. I have put it on straight and i have mixed it with olive oil. I prefer straight so it's not such a mess. I told some fellow teachers about it today. They think I'm nuts. LOL!

Hi BFH. I've been doing this on and off (to check if rate stays same) since Dec 2007. I still don't have long hair as I change the colour too often and bleached over hendigo (got green, cut off, etc!)
My routine is the same as rose. I don't bother to massage. I just squiggy it in so it doesn't drip. My results are the same.

My routine is the same as rose. I don't bother to massage. I just squiggy it in so it doesn't drip. My results are the same.

I haven't had headaches so far (knock on wood)

I haven't had headaches so far (knock on wood)

Good to know. :) I am less concerned if the headaches are from physical scalp sensitivity. If they are from micronazole (whatever that stuff is called :p) soaking into by brain and interfering with axons and so on... well that would concern me more. ;)

Good to know. :) I am less concerned if the headaches are from physical scalp sensitivity. If they are from micronazole (whatever that stuff is called :p) soaking into by brain and interfering with axons and so on... well that would concern me more. ;)
He He, I have Multiple Sclerosis and can't spare any axons :) I haven't noticed any problems with my brain function or disability. Since I'm in a special population health wise. I was honest with my doctor about putting Miconazole on my head along with the Rogaine she told me to use. She saw the new black growth in my widows peak area and said, "Wow! Cool." She was not concerned. While my doctor was not concern I will mention that you are not supposed to use azole drugs while taking Lipitor or its cousin medications, because of a rare side effect.

I just remembered that when you kill of yeast (I'm a diabetic and yeast breeder of all kinds), that it gives you a headache when it die because of the toxins from the yeast demise. I don't have a yeast infection on my scalp nor do I have dandruff so I'm not having any headaches.

I have a question. How MUCH monistat should I be using on my scalp? Ive tried its 1x a week for 3 weeks and Im out of monistat... I just think its a bit expensive I guess lol

I have a question. How MUCH monistat should I be using on my scalp? Ive tried its 1x a week for 3 weeks and Im out of monistat... I just think its a bit expensive I guess lol
I'm using 1 inch of generic mixed into about 3 T of water. Stir well and apply with a little squirter of some type. A root appicator would be best.

It is just not taking that much to get results.

diluting it will help extend it out alot. Also if you use it straight you only need a tiny bit.

He He, I have Multiple Sclerosis and can't spare any axons :) I haven't noticed any problems with my brain function or disability. Since I'm in a special population health wise. I was honest with my doctor about putting Miconazole on my head along with the Rogaine she told me to use. She saw the new black growth in my widows peak area and said, "Wow! Cool." She was not concerned. While my doctor was not concern I will mention that you are not supposed to use azole drugs while taking Lipitor or its cousin medications, because of a rare side effect.

I just remembered that when you kill of yeast (I'm a diabetic and yeast breeder of all kinds), that it gives you a headache when it die because of the toxins from the yeast demise. I don't have a yeast infection on my scalp nor do I have dandruff so I'm not having any headaches.


What are the cousin medications of Lipitor?

He He, I have Multiple Sclerosis and can't spare any axons :) I haven't noticed any problems with my brain function or disability. Since I'm in a special population health wise. I was honest with my doctor about putting Miconazole on my head along with the Rogaine she told me to use. She saw the new black growth in my widows peak area and said, "Wow! Cool." She was not concerned. While my doctor was not concern I will mention that you are not supposed to use azole drugs while taking Lipitor or its cousin medications, because of a rare side effect.

I just remembered that when you kill of yeast (I'm a diabetic and yeast breeder of all kinds), that it gives you a headache when it die because of the toxins from the yeast demise. I don't have a yeast infection on my scalp nor do I have dandruff so I'm not having any headaches.

Very good to know. Thank you for the thorough answer! :)

That is very interesting about yeast. I hadn't thought of that before, but it makes sense. Good to know!

I need some advice. I have been using Nizoral for the past 3 weeks, and it seems to be working (for the most part, although I do still have flaking). However, I am having a bad problem with thinning hair, which is why I want to try the Monistat. I bought the 2% name brand the other day, and was wondering if I can use this alternately with the Nizoral? Like on the days I do not use Nizoral, could I put the Monistat on & leave overnight? I just don't want to do too much at one time, since my hair is so fragile. Any suggestions are much appreciated!

What are the cousin medications of Lipitor?
Medications that are meant to lower your cholesterol. Lovistatin, simvastin, they are known as the statin type drugs. They don't go well with azoles. But, the pharmacist said more important when you take oral azoles like the pill for yeast infections (Diflucan).

WARNING: I am not a medical professional, just an idiot with enough axons left over to remember all the drugs I'm taking :)

I wonder if Aines I think it was her who started the initial thread on the old LHC ever thought monistat would have such good results!

Well I am going to try this again and see what happens again!

Hello everyone. I joined in March of last yr but I didnt come back until now!!!! Yay so I read this thread and decided to try it and today I went to Target and got the Target version of Monistat and I have it on my hair so we will see how it goes. My hair up to my neck. Very short so we will see if it grows. Thanks

I've only been doing this for a week and my hair seems to be a lot thicker/fuller. Still no headaches. Grow hair, grow!
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I just tried this for the first time tonight. I put about an ounce of water and a couple of inches of MN in my applicator bottle and applied it all over my scalp (except for my bangs area...it's already hard enough to keep up with trimmings :p). I kept it on for a few hours and didn't experience any kind of headache or anything.

I hope I'm applying it correctly...I'm excited to see what happens.

why is it that some days it just seems to get shorter rather than longer?

last week when I measured, I had gained 1/4". Today, it was as if I had lost a 1/2"!!!

sometimes, the waves just get to me!!!! and I always measure wet so its not as wavy!!!

RAR!!!!!!!!

Fencai, I love your icon! Falcor is awesome! :)

I'm going to apply an MN treatment tonight...I stocked up on dollar store tubes a while ago but have not applied it for months, I got lazy. But now that I'm at waist length I suppose I'm getting greedier for length!

Well, I have read every page of this thread now and finally thought I'd take the plunge! Went out today and bought some Daktarin Aktiv cream with 2% Miconazole in. Will start using it this weekend.

I'll post any results as I get them...hopefully!:)

Will someone PLEASE reply to my question on page 86? I am dying to know what others think of me using this as well as the Nizoral, but not at the same time, just Nizoral one day & Monistat another day. I am really needing to get my hair to grow back, and I am running out of options. THANK YOU!!!

Sorry, this thread is WAY too long to read every page.

Has anyone had any luck with male-pattern baldness and the Monistat? DH would like to try it.

Will someone PLEASE reply to my question on page 86? I am dying to know what others think of me using this as well as the Nizoral, but not at the same time, just Nizoral one day & Monistat another day. I am really needing to get my hair to grow back, and I am running out of options. THANK YOU!!!

Why not just try it?

I can't think of a reason why you shouldn't.

Well, I have read every page of this thread now and finally thought I'd take the plunge! Went out today and bought some Daktarin Aktiv cream with 2% Miconazole in. Will start using it this weekend.

I'll post any results as I get them...hopefully!:)

Go for it! I am getting good results with the Daktarin cream. I have been using it since about June and my baby hairs are about 3" now and cropping up around my crown which is where I tend to put most of the cream :)

Alright, I have the Monistat 2% + about 3 TB of water on my head now. I have had it on for about 30 min, and so far, so good. My main concern is a headache, b/c I do tend to get them, although not often. I am hoping to wake up to gloriously thick & long hair...but dreaming about it will have to do for now:) BTW, is it ok to have some leftover & use it in a few days? I have it in a plastic squeeze bottle. Thanks.

Sorry, this thread is WAY too long to read every page.

Has anyone had any luck with male-pattern baldness and the Monistat? DH would like to try it.
Yes, I am using both 5% Rogaine and Monistat and have got my front hair back.

I've started using the Target brand MN 4%. I mix it with a little grapeseed oil and some water, and apply to the roots and leave it in all day. I've also been using sulfur as a growth aid - just a little mixed in with grapeseed oil or jojoba. I'll report my results if I see any growth!

Rain - I don't see any reason you couldn't alternate MN with Nizoral. Personally, I stopped using Nizoral because I got crazy shed on those days.

Will someone PLEASE reply to my question on page 86? I am dying to know what others think of me using this as well as the Nizoral, but not at the same time, just Nizoral one day & Monistat another day. I am really needing to get my hair to grow back, and I am running out of options. THANK YOU!!!

there is no problem with you using both.
they are both antifungals and they both bind the DHT receptors which can reverse or prevent hair loss.

As for increasing growth... let's hope so!

Susan

I've started using the Target brand MN 4%. I mix it with a little grapeseed oil and some water, and apply to the roots and leave it in all day. I've also been using sulfur as a growth aid - just a little mixed in with grapeseed oil or jojoba. I'll report my results if I see any growth!

Rain - I don't see any reason you couldn't alternate MN with Nizoral. Personally, I stopped using Nizoral because I got crazy shed on those days.
Nizoral is Ketaconazole (I had to look it up). I use rogaine to keep the hair in my head. The monistat makes the stuble grow, the Rogaine keeps it from falling out.

there is no problem with you using both.
they are both antifungals and they both bind the DHT receptors which can reverse or prevent hair loss.

As for increasing growth... let's hope so!

Susan


Thanks for the reply, Susan!

... I am hoping to wake up to gloriously thick & long hair...but dreaming about it will have to do for now ...

Ha, ha. Weirdly, I just had a dream about this last night (never before) I dreamed that I woke up from a nap and realized that my hair was brushing my skin at Waist Length! I was sooo happy, for a split second :D

Hey just a heads up folks! I noticed CVS is running a sale on Monistat. You earn $4 for each purchase, and you get them like coupons, so it's like $4 gift certificates. I haven't used it (yet) but I've been following the thread and know the stuff ain't cheap. It's for the month of November. ;)

there is no problem with you using both.
they are both antifungals and they both bind the DHT receptors which can reverse or prevent hair loss.

As for increasing growth... let's hope so!

Susan
Thanks so much Susan that told me everything I needed to know.

I'm not seeing increased growth but I am definately seeing a reversal to pattern baldness when I alternate Rogaine with Monistat which as you stated are both dihydrotestosterone (DHT) binders. YAY!!!!!

I have been using both since August and I have new hairs that range from 1 to 3 1/2 inches long in my balding areas. I've been battling this for 20 years and finally feel like I'm winning.

Hello

I am new. I read your postings and yesterday I decided to start using Monistate 2% on my hair. So far I had a minor headache since using it, hope it goes away. I am seeking length and thickness. My hair right now reaches the top of my shoulder. My goal for mid-back hair length. I am recording in my journal everything. Hope this works for me.

I have been thinking and I'd like to try this. Hopefully it will help my scalp. their are far too many pages for me to read at the moment without my eyes going crazy x-x
but i did read this http://hairgrowth.5u.com/
But i still have some questions...
Do you wash it out or leave it on?
Is their some place you can get it other then in a store? -..- don't want to explain to my grams why i need it. online or something? she would think I'm insane.
what kind would be the best to use?
thanks!

You can leave it on or wash it out your preference. I would leave it on at least over night for the stuff to work.

yes, you can get it online.
Walgreens.com sells it online
and ebay is another place to get it.

does anyone have any links to site where i can buy this monistat, it looks like a big success! Any websites selling genuine monistat and not the cons which are discussed? Ideally i would want to find somewhere in United Kingdom who sells monistat, but USA would be ok, ill have to persuade them to ship overseas if they dont already haha!. Thankyou

does anyone have any links to site where i can buy this monistat, it looks like a big success! Any websites selling genuine monistat and not the cons which are discussed? Ideally i would want to find somewhere in United Kingdom who sells monistat, but USA would be ok, ill have to persuade them to ship overseas if they dont already haha!. Thankyou
Can't you just find 2% miconazole nitrate in UK???

You can leave it on or wash it out your preference. I would leave it on at least over night for the stuff to work.

yes, you can get it online.
Walgreens.com sells it online
and ebay is another place to get it.
Thank you!
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100232&navAction=jump&navCount=0&nug=VPD&skuid=sku1530687&id=prod1530698#description is that the cream?
Would i have to dilute that kind?
El-gasp-o
the price. x_x
anything for my hair! :p

I started last night- I was scared of the headaches because I'm migraine prone but- no problem. Stretched, I'm at my next goal (bsl), but my ringlet curls disguise my length so I hope tbis will help. I know I'm growing but my curls hide so much length- I get so frustrated!

Daktarin is available in the UK and is fairly cheap or you can order in bulk online for a little less. I bought some monistat from ebay but to be honest i got the same results with Daktarin.

this would be what your looking for the other was the ovual things this is the tube of cream

http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100232&navAction=jump&navCount=3&skuid=sku352196&id=prod352195



or a generic brand of 4 %
http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=100232&navAction=jump&navCount=3&skuid=sku1609129&id=prod1609140


but yes if your across the sea, darkain or how ever it's spelt has been used as a very successful substitute

:cheese:

Daktarin is available in the UK and is fairly cheap or you can order in bulk online for a little less. I bought some monistat from ebay but to be honest i got the same results with Daktarin.


Thanks guys for requesting daktarin. Is it available over the counter? Is Daktarin also an anti fungal thing? I typed that in with monistat in a search engine and it said it was used for vaginal something, and thrush, is this the type that I buy? None seemed to label on them 'this promotes hair growth' so was a bit weary whether I should go ahead and purchase it. lol. Do they tend not to advertise the hairgrowth factor on the tubes? Thanks in advance

sorry guys, I have just been researching it in great detail, which is probably not the best idea as I have an essay due tomorrow. I just have read all the posts on this topic, to answer my own question, i really had no idea it was also used for internal yeast infections. I thought i had just been lead on to a strange website haha. I am so intrigued to try it, I think I will order it from the USA because they have 4% miconazal which sounds it may work faster, especially a benefit as I only wash my hair two times a week. I wanted the 4% miconazole which I think is labelled 'MONISTAT 3', but there are many many MONISTAT 3's which are appearing, suchas combo package....and so on. Which ones do you guys who use the 4% MICONAZOLE use? there are many colours of MONISTAT 3 too which is VERY VERY confusing.
God Bless

look for the simple packaging no combos nothing fancy

it should say something along the lines of Monistat 3 or 7 with disposable applicator. I put a link up a few post back showing what it looks like and description.


you want the cream in a tube not the egg shape pills...

look for the simple packaging no combos nothing fancy

it should say something along the lines of Monistat 3 or 7 with disposable applicator. I put a link up a few post back showing what it looks like and description.


you want the cream in a tube not the egg shape pills...



thanks for the info, i have just been reading all the past posts you have sent, for example in march 2008, have you noticed a significant amount of growth since march? Have you continued to do it three times weekly?

Thanks guys for requesting daktarin. Is it available over the counter? Is Daktarin also an anti fungal thing? I typed that in with monistat in a search engine and it said it was used for vaginal something, and thrush, is this the type that I buy? None seemed to label on them 'this promotes hair growth' so was a bit weary whether I should go ahead and purchase it. lol. Do they tend not to advertise the hairgrowth factor on the tubes? Thanks in advance

No its not made for increased growth so you wont see that on the label:) but its an antifungal which can be used for vaginal thrush, athletes foot etc My way of thinking is the skin there (down there) is very delicate so is not harmful to the scalp, I am a registered nurse and its not unheard of to use antifungal creams to treat ringworm, which is also a fungal infection. It will not do you any harm using it on the scalp:)

I used Monistat on my head today. I really hope and can help me get some hair growing in my thin areas.

I used Monistat on my head today. I really hope and can help me get some hair growing in my thin areas.

Good luck! I hope it works for you:) I wish I could use it too, but not while I am on Nizoral. Oh, well. Right now, it is more important for me to get rid of the flakes.

I put a squeeze of Daktarin in my applicator comb thingy and added enough water to thin it out a bit, then I used it last night washed this morning and used it again tonight.
Both times I felt a slight heat but this soon dissapeared, I notice that it does make my fine blonde/grey hair look a bit greasy but as I do it when I know I am not leaving the house, this is fine.
Here's hoping for some good results :cheese:

Can someone tell me what is Daktarin ? Is that the name brand of a product? Where do you find it? Is it also in 2 or 4 percent?
I am just using an off brand of monistat that I got at the dollar store. It was only 2 percent.

today is my first day with a serious attack of the itchies!!!!!
I put it on last night and slept with it.
overslept and didnt have a chance to shower before work, so on went the baseball cap.

man, Im ready to start rubbing my head on the corner of my desk!!!! LOL!

Grow baby grow!!!!!! at least I know that somethings happening up there!

On the bandwagon! What finally pushed me was the condition of my scalp. It has been terrible recently. I'm hoping this helps.

my 4th application today and scalp zits are now gone goodo!

today is my first day with a serious attack of the itchies!!!!!
I put it on last night and slept with it.
overslept and didnt have a chance to shower before work, so on went the baseball cap.

man, Im ready to start rubbing my head on the corner of my desk!!!! LOL!

Grow baby grow!!!!!! at least I know that somethings happening up there!
Oil your scalp to stop the itchies while your at home no matter how bad it looks it stops the itchies. I use coconut but anything would work, I think.

I'm considering re-starting Monistat again.(Dare I!?) :D But I am wary of the dry scalp/dry sebum issues I had before when using Monistat. I was wondering if adding vinegar to a mix of Monistat, lemon essintial oils, and water would in any way decrease the effectiveness of, or mix badly with the Monistat treatment. I'm thinking the lemon EO would help with the dry sebum issues, and the vinegar would help keep the proper acid balance on my scalp. Anyone have advice on this? TIA.

I'm considering re-starting Monistat again.(Dare I!?) :D But I am wary of the dry scalp/dry sebum issues I had before when using Monistat. I was wondering if adding vinegar to a mix of Monistat, lemon essintial oils, and water would in any way decrease the effectiveness of, or mix badly with the Monistat treatment. I'm thinking the lemon EO would help with the dry sebum issues, and the vinegar would help keep the proper acid balance on my scalp. Anyone have advice on this? TIA.
My guess is that you didn't water it down like many of us are doing, and oil your scalp to prevent the itchies and flakies.

I used a tablespoon of heavily watered old Miconazole nitrate that is in a plastic cup under my sink. Squirted some on, rubbed in and went to sleep. About 6 pm today started to itch like crazy and then I remembered that I used it last night. I think it is pretty forgiving stuff. It seems to be fine to water down 2% and it doesn't seem to go bad. My cost is so low that it is negligible. The Rogaine is the most expensive, I use 5% Minoxidil because I already have facial hair. Other women do not use anything over 2%. As soon as I started using 5% I started to grow hair back on my chest (girl type person) -- I have the doc permission to use 5% because I already have the one side effect that is serious and that is extra body hair.

(Lemon oil is a photosensitizer and makes your scalp sun burn.)

I am making noticable regrowth progress, family and doc is amazed.

Thanks, that is very helpful. I hadn't been using oil on my scalp. I usually try to avoid it due to distant past dandruff issues related to scalp oiling. But perhaps it is worth a try. That was many years ago.
But what about the vinegar mixing with the Monistat? Would that be helpful or harmful?

Thanks, that is very helpful. I hadn't been using oil on my scalp. I usually try to avoid it due to distant past dandruff issues related to scalp oiling. But perhaps it is worth a try. That was many years ago.
But what about the vinegar mixing with the Monistat? Would that be helpful or harmful?
I have no idea -- I don't think I would add anything except water.

I am making noticable regrowth progress, family and doc is amazed.

Good to hear Ljkforu :) I am also making good progress. I have baby hairs galore now that are at least an inch to three inches long.

I have been just hitting and missing. Gonna use some tonight though since I don't work tomorrow.

I have been just hitting and missing. Gonna use some tonight though since I don't work tomorrow.
Let us know if you start to see any stubble. I'm really curious since yours in a non-crown location.

Can someone tell me what is Daktarin ? Is that the name brand of a product? Where do you find it? Is it also in 2 or 4 percent?
I am just using an off brand of monistat that I got at the dollar store. It was only 2 percent.

its just an english version of monistat, the exact same thing!

You know i am getting a tingling feeling with daktarin hope thats a good sign, i cant remember if i got this before, i hope its my little hairs yawning with stretched arms after their long sleep!!!

ok! i am going to order this. I have been thinking about it and decided I'm gonna go for it! The left side of my scalp has been getting worse and worse. I held off on scratching it for a couple weeks but tonight after spending time in the cold it was so much worse. I ended up scratching my scalp until it bled. X_X i know
then i took a shower and owwwwwww
Hopefully maybe this can help some. Also with the growth :D that would be great
About how long and how often do you leave this on?
ETA: what is this "daktarin"? whats the difference? is one better then the other?

ok! i am going to order this. I have been thinking about it and decided I'm gonna go for it! The left side of my scalp has been getting worse and worse. I held off on scratching it for a couple weeks but tonight after spending time in the cold it was so much worse. I ended up scratching my scalp until it bled. X_X i know
then i took a shower and owwwwwww
Hopefully maybe this can help some. Also with the growth :D that would be great
About how long and how often do you leave this on?
ETA: what is this "daktarin"? whats the difference? is one better then the other?
If by chance Monistat doesn't help you because your problem isn't fungal, give Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap bars as shampoo. It has cured my son's sebhoric dermatitis. Feel free to PM me if you need more info.

I just wanted to share a happy annoyance that I believe this thanks to Monistat... A couple of months ago, I got side-swept bangs where only one side of a part gets bangs. This past week, I've realized that I also have "bangs" on the other side of the part that the scissors got no where near. It's growth from Monistat! Annoyingly, it's too short to tuck behind the ears for now and the ends are kinda flaring out so it looks messy unless it gets hairsprayed into position. Hopefully this won't last too long, and it is a problem that I like having!

I just wanted to share a happy annoyance that I believe this thanks to Monistat... A couple of months ago, I got side-swept bangs where only one side of a part gets bangs. This past week, I've realized that I also have "bangs" on the other side of the part that the scissors got no where near. It's growth from Monistat! Annoyingly, it's too short to tuck behind the ears for now and the ends are kinda flaring out so it looks messy unless it gets hairsprayed into position. Hopefully this won't last too long, and it is a problem that I like having!
hehe, I guess that's a good problem to have! Mine has grown 1 1/4" (almost 1 1/2") in the 6 weeks that I started using Monistat. Very cool!

thats brilliant growth you got, i am measuring mine first week of December was 24.4" in September feels longer heres hoping I get just a bit, id be happy!

I will admit I haven't read every page of this thread, but I have a basic understanding of how Monistat might work on the scalp.

My question is.....how in the world do you apply it? How do you get it on your scalp and long do you leave it on for?

A sincere TIA!

I will admit I haven't read every page of this thread, but I have a basic understanding of how Monistat might work on the scalp.

My question is.....how in the world do you apply it? How do you get it on your scalp and long do you leave it on for?

A sincere TIA!
Take 1 inch of Miconazole nitrate cream, dilute it with 3 tablespoons of water. Go to the drug store and buy a syringe like baby medicine administration tool. Squirt it on your scalp, rub it in and leave it on until you wash your hair the next time. I do it about 3 times a week. It is normal to notice itching as hair grows in. If you itch, apply oil to your scalp.

Thanks Lisa! I'm getting all this stuff soon!

I just wanted to share a happy annoyance that I believe this thanks to Monistat... A couple of months ago, I got side-swept bangs where only one side of a part gets bangs. This past week, I've realized that I also have "bangs" on the other side of the part that the scissors got no where near. It's growth from Monistat! Annoyingly, it's too short to tuck behind the ears for now and the ends are kinda flaring out so it looks messy unless it gets hairsprayed into position. Hopefully this won't last too long, and it is a problem that I like having!

I have the same problem! I've got little wisps of hair that I have to bobby pin back! I definitely attribute it to MN!

One more ? for the monistat gals......could I make up a weeks worth in a small hair-dye bottle. This would be a little easier imo, but would the active ingrediant still be as good? Does anyone do this?

TIA! :)

I just bought daktarin and I've realised I have got the one for athletes foot instead of thrush. Will this work as effectively? The active ingredient is still the same, but I understand the one I have bought has liquid petroleum as well :(

ETA
Liquid paraffin, dammit, not petroleum :oops:

One more ? for the monistat gals......could I make up a weeks worth in a small hair-dye bottle. This would be a little easier imo, but would the active ingrediant still be as good? Does anyone do this?

TIA! :)
Hmm, that's a great question! If you experiment and see that it's still effective, please let us know. I always mix mine at the same time of use.

I might interested in trying this however I can't get monistat or daktarin around here. I did a search for Miconazole nitrate which is the active ingredient, right?
I found a different one named Daktar made by Janssen-Cilag (like daktarin) and the ingredients are:

mikonazolnitrat 20 mg, pegoxol 7 stearat, oleoyl*makrogol*glycerider, liquid paraffin, bensoeacid (E210), butyl*hydroxi*anisol

Is it the exat same thing? I guess it should be but they're using a different name here. I just want to make sure. :)

Has anyone who's been using this noticed if it's helped you gain any thickness to your hair or just length?

Actually, I feel like I'm gaining thickness (my hair is already very thick) rather than length. I see new stubble/ new growth all over my scalp, but my length isn't increasing very fast. I think the new stubble is where I may have not been very careful with application... so I got some just off the hairline (can see new stubble along the forehead. Sooooo, I'm being very careful with application now.

I'm pretty sure i have dry scalp. Its not yellow and once a stylist said that's what it was. It is mainly on the left side of my head. When i start this could it have any negative effects? Like making it worse? Thanks!

I haven't noticed any increase in length, but have had new growth. I don't think individual stands are getting thicker, but if the new growth keeps up, the overall thickness will increase. And that makes me very very happy!

I might interested in trying this however I can't get monistat or daktarin around here. I did a search for Miconazole nitrate which is the active ingredient, right?
I found a different one named Daktar made by Janssen-Cilag (like daktarin) and the ingredients are:

mikonazolnitrat 20 mg, pegoxol 7 stearat, oleoyl*makrogol*glycerider, liquid paraffin, bensoeacid (E210), butyl*hydroxi*anisol

Is it the exat same thing? I guess it should be but they're using a different name here. I just want to make sure. :)
20% or 2%? I think you've got it but check with the Swedish social group for confirmation.

20% or 2%? I think you've got it but check with the Swedish social group for confirmation.
It's 2%. I'll check with them, thank you. :)

I'm pretty sure i have dry scalp. Its not yellow and once a stylist said that's what it was. It is mainly on the left side of my head. When i start this could it have any negative effects? Like making it worse? Thanks!
I think it will make it better because it is a good moisturizer.

My daktarin 2% cream came today!!!! I have been waiting for it. Do you have to use a sringe or are there other methods of applying it. I dont want to go out to the shops n buy a sryinge, its too cold in England!!! Very excited

the daktarin says 20mg micronazole nitrate.....is that correct? the same as 2%?

Thanks wintersun and banglaminerva....this was just what I was hoping to hear! I've lost alot of hair over the past 6 years or so (health issues) and am hoping to regrow some of it. Can it be done? I don't know, but I'm definitely adding miconazole nitrate to my arsenal of weapons! I plan on picking up some generic MN this friday (payday.) I'll keep everyone posted!

Those who are having success, whether it be new growth, faster growth, of increased hair diameter, PLEASE keep posting! It gives people like me such hope!

:)

My daktarin 2% cream came today!!!! I have been waiting for it. Do you have to use a sringe or are there other methods of applying it. I dont want to go out to the shops n buy a sryinge, its too cold in England!!! Very excited

you could use a turkey baster, or a rinsed hair dye bottle. I went to out local cheapo mart. Bought a box of "hair dye"- (wouldn't trust this stuff to color paper) rinsed out the pointed applicatior bottle and volia! a nifty applicator that parts you hair and applies it at the same time!

Thanks wintersun and banglaminerva....this was just what I was hoping to hear! I've lost alot of hair over the past 6 years or so (health issues) and am hoping to regrow some of it. Can it be done? I don't know, but I'm definitely adding miconazole nitrate to my arsenal of weapons! I plan on picking up some generic MN this friday (payday.) I'll keep everyone posted!

Those who are having success, whether it be new growth, faster growth, of increased hair diameter, PLEASE keep posting! It gives people like me such hope!

:)


i would look up girlcat36 she had a amazing story of regrowth after chemo. believe it is on the old boards

thanks SUICIDE_EVE for all the advice on monistat!!! Ill give it a try, wish me luck

Thanks wintersun and banglaminerva....this was just what I was hoping to hear! I've lost alot of hair over the past 6 years or so (health issues) and am hoping to regrow some of it. Can it be done? I don't know, but I'm definitely adding miconazole nitrate to my arsenal of weapons! I plan on picking up some generic MN this friday (payday.) I'll keep everyone posted!

Those who are having success, whether it be new growth, faster growth, of increased hair diameter, PLEASE keep posting! It gives people like me such hope!

:)

Something to keep in mind - I think this might have been mentioned in the original thread (archives) but a poster did a mini- experiment using the generic brand for a month and the name brand for a month. The result was that she got zero growth with the generic brand and an inch growth with the Monistat brand (in one month).

Soooooo - food for thought, I guess. :D

OMGoodness, wow, just wow! I wouldn't have thought there would be such a difference! I guess I will be buying the real stuff then.

May I ask how long a tube is lasting you all?

TIA!

Something to keep in mind - I think this might have been mentioned in the original thread (archives) but a poster did a mini- experiment using the generic brand for a month and the name brand for a month. The result was that she got zero growth with the generic brand and an inch growth with the Monistat brand (in one month).

Soooooo - food for thought, I guess. :D



So are the off brand and the regular Monistat alot different as far as ingredients or what? I just wondered cause I have been using an off brand.

Sorry ladies - I have no idea what the difference is between the Monistat brand and the generic brand (or how that compares to the D. brand being used for the UK'ers). I'm just mentioning it because I remember reading it from the original thread.

As for how long it's lasting - I bought the MN 4% box that comes with 3 pre-filled tubes. I use 1 of the pre-filled tubes a week, which is approximately 3 applications a week. It also comes with a tiny tube of 2% so I use that at the end of the month. Basically, 1 product purchase lasts a month.

I'm very interested in trying this, as I feel my hair grows pretty slowly, barely 1/4 inch a month, if that. I haven't read through all the posts yet, am working on that now. But I have a few questions.

Has any of the information, or methods, changed since the first page of this thread?

And has anyone noticed long-term side effects? I'm worried that I'll end up with the new growth being brittle, or have some other bad side effect. Lol, I guess I'm a worry-wort.

Monistat or Generic?? Hmmm, I've used generic the whole time and had pretty good results with growth. Maybe next time I'll pick up the name brand just to see if it makes any difference for me. I'll let you all know. (probably sometime in late Dec or early Jan - to tell)

Okay, so I didn't want to post right away after "thinking" I noticed some new growth. But it's undeniable now. I had noticed some new growth on the top of my hair and around my hairline (not sure about the back because I can't see it). The last time I straightened my hair was around the first day of October so I was able to clearly tell that my hair was just above my shoulders. Today I straightened it a bit for the first time just to check the length and it really seems like it's actually growing! I think it grew about 1-1.5 inches! Before using Monistat, it really seemed like it was NOT growing at all since I got it cut in MAY. I haven't noticed any thickness yet -- but I guess I just have to wait for these new hairs to grow out. :] I'm pretty enthusiastic about this now, though!

I have used the Walgreens version except for one month of the brand name stuff and the results I've been getting from the store brand have kept me happy enough to stick with it. And what I picked up today is even better!

The Walgreens comp for Monistat 3 now comes in a package of 1 (25g) tube of 4% cream and empty applicators... so no more trying to transfer the cream from the applicator to the syringe I use 3 times then switching to 2%! What can I say... I appreciate laziness.

Well I am now positive that I have 3 months of new growth. It is tangling near the scalp and I'm having to comb really slowly. I did not get these results with Rogaine alone. It has made a measurable difference. If I can just keep it in my head and keep from breaking it everything will be fine.

I do not look as bald at the front of my hair as I did in July, it is beginning to look like normal thin hair:cheese:.

Lisa, any chance you'd do a comparison photo for us?

Lisa, any chance you'd do a comparison photo for us?
I will take one and post it in my album

I posted one in my album but it just doesn't clearly show the quanity of hair I'm getting. I'm having to comb so carefully because the new hair try and tangle at the scalp. Jojoba oil helps alot but I walk around looking a little greasy.

I would like to use a 4 % miconazole treatment for my hair because I had no side effects with a 2 % daktar gel.... does anyone know if they can mix it at a pharmacy? As far as I know the only 4% product is Monistat which can only be purchased in US + is rare on ebay... I am not even sure if the 4% monistat would go through customs in my country :hmm:

Hey new Miconazole user here. I don't have any of the common brand where I live so I purchased just a local anti-fungal ointment with 2% miconazole.
Since this thread is 95 pages already I can't go through everything. I have just a few questions -
Should I dilute the ointment?
How much should I use every application?
Can I apply it without showering the next day?

Hey new Miconazole user here. I don't have any of the common brand where I live so I purchased just a local anti-fungal ointment with 2% miconazole.
Since this thread is 95 pages already I can't go through everything. I have just a few questions -
Should I dilute the ointment?
How much should I use every application?
Can I apply it without showering the next day?
Look at post 915

I would like to use a 4 % miconazole treatment for my hair because I had no side effects with a 2 % daktar gel.... does anyone know if they can mix it at a pharmacy? As far as I know the only 4% product is Monistat which can only be purchased in US + is rare on ebay... I am not even sure if the 4% monistat would go through customs in my country :hmm:
2% miconazole is more than adequate. Read post 915.

Look at post 915
Thanks Lisa.

2% miconazole is more than adequate. Read post 915.

Sorry, but I can't find anything relating to my post in #915? Why do you think that that 2% is more than adequate. Some people in this thread have said they had no results with 2% and did see results with 4%, so there seems to be a difference...?

Would any anti-fungus cream work or is it just the ones that have miconazole in it?

Sorry, but I can't find anything relating to my post in #915? Why do you think that that 2% is more than adequate. Some people in this thread have said they had no results with 2% and did see results with 4%, so there seems to be a difference...?
I'm using 2% which costs a lot less and it is working great in a very diluted form. Have you tried the 2% and now find that you need to go to the 4% because the other didn't work. I know that there is a difference in cost.

i just applied daktarin 2% to my hair, i applied about 4 pea size dollops blended in on my fingers and applied it straight on dry scalp, i was not able to find a syringe type thing from my local shop, it feels a bit itchy, is this normal?

normal for 1st time application that it*

ok so i just applied it and hope i have done it right, I washed the stuff of that i put on earlier (on dry hair). Then decided to start new. I just washed my hair and deep conditioned it, then i saw an empty shower gel bottle, one of them squeeze ones and they blow out liquid, the nearest i could get to a syringe. So i filled it with about half the bottle ful of water and two big dollops of daktarin 2% micronazule, then i gave it a good shake so it became misty. Then i shook my wet hair, bent forward against the bath basin and gave a few squirts on different parts of my scalp. It did drip forward alittle bit but i later wiped it off my face with a towell. Then i gave a slight massage on my hair to massage it in and then came on here to check if that looked someone correct? Feedback would be so appreciated. Thankyou

ok so i just applied it and hope i have done it right, I washed the stuff of that i put on earlier (on dry hair). Then decided to start new. I just washed my hair and deep conditioned it, then i saw an empty shower gel bottle, one of them squeeze ones and they blow out liquid, the nearest i could get to a syringe. So i filled it with about half the bottle ful of water and two big dollops of daktarin 2% micronazule, then i gave it a good shake so it became misty. Then i shook my wet hair, bent forward against the bath basin and gave a few squirts on different parts of my scalp. It did drip forward alittle bit but i later wiped it off my face with a towell. Then i gave a slight massage on my hair to massage it in and then came on here to check if that looked someone correct? Feedback would be so appreciated. Thankyou

Honestly, from what I've read, there isn't a 'wrong' way to apply. There are varied methods but that doesn't seem to make a difference in effectiveness. I've done it 2 ways. I mixed just about a TBLS. of water to the cream and applied directly to the scalp. I've also applied it direct from the tube to my scalp. I didn't notice any marked difference from either method. (I'm in the USA, so I use generic miconazole)

Some mild itchiness right after application seems to be normal. Sometimes the day after as well. Luckily I haven't had any headaches!

BTW- I apply at night and let it stay. I can see where having it in direct contact for a long period of time would be more effective than short periods of time. I wash my hair every morning b/c it's still very short. That is the main reason I choose overnight.

BTW- I apply at night and let it stay. I can see where having it in direct contact for a long period of time would be more effective than short periods of time. I wash my hair every morning b/c it's still very short. That is the main reason I choose overnight.
I agree with all your posts -- I put it on at night and use it as a conditioning treatment for a couple of days because of how long my hair is. Don't think it makes a huge difference.

Would any anti-fungus cream work or is it just the ones that have miconazole in it?
I don't think anyone is really sure. But, we do know that Miconazole nitrate does seem to be working.

I wonder if Aines I think it was her who started the initial thread on the old LHC ever thought monistat would have such good results!

Well I am going to try this again and see what happens again!

I've been following this thread off and on. And I continue to be a