Minoxidil for hair loss with Mounjaro

[Mounjaro2026]

Has anyone used minoxdil to manage hair shedding?

Did it help?

Should I go for the 2% or 5% version? The 5% seems advertised at men and the 2% women which is why I wasn't sure.

Thanks!

Alternatively I was thinking of trying one of these serums:

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density and Scalp Support

Kérastase Genesis Anti-Hair Fall Nourishing and Fortifying Hair Serum for Weakened Hair

I've been taking collagen and biotin and multivitamins since the start. I've lost almost 20kg and the hair loss has suddenly gotten very noticeable. I'm titrating my doses down to come off Mounjaro but really want my hair back!

Minoxidil is unlikely to do very much for weight loss induced telogen effluvium, which will sort itself out on its own anyway in 3-6 months. If you already have thinning hair for other reasons, then it might help.

Look into your iron and b12 levels if you haven't already (you probably have!).

I lost quite a bit of hair after being on MJ for 6 months, did a lot of research into it and decided to wait it out rather than use anything that appears to be nothing more than snake oil. 3 months later and it’s started growing back thankfully! Am approaching maintenance so it should grow even more then hopefully.

Thanks - doesn't sound like it's recommended, which is honestly a little disappointing as I'm desperate for a fix 😅

I've not checked my iron and B12 but they are both in the vitamins I take so I don't think it should be an issue.

Good to know it grew back for you eventually!

i have the kerastase night serum repair and it has done wonders to my hair. It has reduced breakage a lot and it gives a shine to my hair. My hair look healthier. Not sure how it compares to the anti fall one. But it terms of reducing breakage it is spot on

Keune serum, I won't go as far as to say hair magically grew back because I doubt any topical treatment makes hair grow but it's certainly improved my scalp health and my thin patches are growing baby hairs. Alongside a protein and veg based diet

I had some hair shedding too, and using shemed with Mounjaro I spoke to my prescriber before trying minoxidil. I found it easy to apply, but it took a few months before I noticed less shedding and some new baby hairs growing. It’s worth asking your prescriber whether the 2% or 5% version is the better choice for you.

Yes. I lost a lot of hair on Mounjaro the first time and Minoxidil has brought it all back. I take the tablets from Hair and Me, which are 0.5mg. I’ve never tried the topical one.

I did wait quite a while after stopping MJ to start minoxidil and the hair definitely didn’t come back on its own. I am b12 deficient which might have caused the hair loss rather than the MJ, but I only discovered the B12 deficiency about a month ago and minoxidil had brought my hair back before I even knew about it.

Hair loss puts me off. My hair is already thin

I’ve used the HAIR & ME service with 0.5mg tablets of minoxidil and have gone up to 1.25mg. On them for 7 months and noticed more baby hairs and less shedding. My hair is really long now and I’m coming off the tablets at the end of this prescription as I’m in maintenance now and going to see how I get on without as they are expensive. I will ask pharmacy about a private prescription to see if I could get it cheaper.

I lost a lot of weight very quickly on MJ and experienced hair shedding. It eventually stopped. I take collagen and biotin and have lots of regrowth.