Monistat on hair?

[LondonDiva]

Everybody has different growth rates, and although people may not gain any particular length that can be measured some do notice growth after short periods of time. I personally didn't believe it myself, but decided to try it with BT (Boundless Tresses) as some reported noticing waves of new growth in a matter of days, so I tried mine straight after a fresh relaxer and 3 days later I felt the new growth coming through. This was after using it continuously daily. To each their own at the end of the day. People know their hair and how fast/slow it grows. It makes no difference to me or some whether others believe them or not if it's growing it's growing. If some claim 1 inch per month then that's 1/4 inch per week, then a few ripples that kick start that NG in 3 days is not hard to believe in my opinion.

 

[chavascandy]

I purchased the Dollar Tree Brand of MN. When I apply it to my scalp it makes my scalp tingle. I've been using it for 2weeks strong and, I have some newly new growth. I make sure the product gets directly on my scalp because my hair is cornrowed.

It works for me!

 

[HoneyDew]

I dont get your last question, but I guess my second post doesnt make sense because I backspaced my first.

My last question has nothing to doing with your state. I was just stating my problem with growth aids. My only worry is that these aids are just making you reach your hair's shedding period (the telogen phase) faster. Or is it just lengthening the growing or Anagen phase. I worry that after I'd stop using these products I would get lots of shedding. It may not be a problem and I am just being paranoid, but considering the fact that your hair will eventually shed anyway, seems like you would grow dependant on these growth aids. Even if someone gets the lengths she desires, it seems that she is just setting herself up to be dependant on these products to maintain that length. I hope I am explaining it easily, but my problem with growth aids is based on the fact that I hardly see longterm users of them in order to really see the effects of the products later on.

 

[aloof one]

Maybe you could solve it by using it off and on? Like instead of year round just use it, then stop when you get a growth spurt... wait... then start up again maybe?

My last question has nothing to doing with your state. I was just stating my problem with growth aids. My only worry is that these aids are just making you reach your hair's shedding period (the telogen phase) faster. Or is it just lengthening the growing or Anagen phase. I worry that after I'd stop using these products I would get lots of shedding. It may not be a problem and I am just being paranoid, but considering the fact that your hair will eventually shed anyway, seems like you would grow dependant on these growth aids. Even if someone gets the lengths she desires, it seems that she is just setting herself up to be dependant on these products to maintain that length. I hope I am explaining it easily, but my problem with growth aids is based on the fact that I hardly see longterm users of them in order to really see the effects of the products later on.

 

[HoneyDew]

Maybe you could solve it by using it off and on? Like instead of year round just use it, then stop when you get a growth spurt... wait... then start up again maybe?

That sounds interesting.

I gave up on that stuff, though. I was one of the people that got headaches. I used it for about a month early this year, or was that last year. I don't remember. But, I enjoy hearing about the results of others.

 

[Creatividual]

My last question has nothing to doing with your state. I was just stating my problem with growth aids. My only worry is that these aids are just making you reach your hair's shedding period (the telogen phase) faster. Or is it just lengthening the growing or Anagen phase. I worry that after I'd stop using these products I would get lots of shedding. It may not be a problem and I am just being paranoid, but considering the fact that your hair will eventually shed anyway, seems like you would grow dependant on these growth aids. Even if someone gets the lengths she desires, it seems that she is just setting herself up to be dependant on these products to maintain that length. I hope I am explaining it easily, but my problem with growth aids is based on the fact that I hardly see longterm users of them in order to really see the effects of the products later on.

You pose a great question. What I think is that say your hair genetically grows for 4 years and that is WL after those 4 years. I think the growth aids just speed the process of getting to the end result faster. So instead of it taking 4 years to get to WL, it will take you 2 or 3 years instead.

I like the growth that I get from growth aids but they can be a pain in the butt! Every other night I have to apply the stuff. Maybe I'm lazy. LOL. But I just mixed up a new batch so once I use up that whole jar, I think I will be done with using growth aids. By the time that jar is used up, I should be WL! Woo Hoo!

 

[TwistNMx]

ETA I don't use Monistat, but I use MN (neosporin AF)
I don't think anyone puts it in their hair.Have you heard of anybdody actually putting it on their hair?Hair grows from the scalp,so it wouldn't make any sense to intentionally apply it to the strands, unless you want your hair to dry out The little bit that did touch my root really made it dry, so I had to counter it. It works from using it on the scalp. I have used it twice and I stopped because my new growth was getting crazy. I am not claiming a miracle. My hair was already growing, and it definitely caused a spurt. I am currently debating on whether to try it again, or just throw it out.

She does:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=171799

And results

 

[TwistNMx]

I purchased the Dollar Tree Brand of MN. When I apply it to my scalp it makes my scalp tingle. I've been using it for 2weeks strong and, I have some newly new growth. I make sure the product gets directly on my scalp because my hair is cornrowed.

It works for me!

WoW! I love those results....very encouraging. I just started my journey this Thanksgiving and will have to get a fotki.
I say....keep up the good work!

 

[tylertown]

I experienced headaches when I was using it ALONE. I now mix it with ORS Hair Fertilizer, 10 drops of peppermint oil, and 10 drops of rosemary extract and I don't experience headahces anymore. The growth I"m getting is amazing. I"m 4 weeks post and it feels like I'm 6 to 7 weeks post.

Okay. This is like the 3rd time I've heard this.

I can't believe something you rub on your scalp is strong enough to seep into your skin and cause headACHES?

No ma'am. I'm one of those who don't need more hair THAT bad. lol it's just not that serious.

 

[spamack78]

I heard it works...my sister know's this girl who's sister is in prison and she said her hair is almost to her butt. She said they use MN in prison on their scalps...didn't think it would grow hair that long.

 

[aloof one]

I heard it works...my sister know's this girl who's sister is in prison and she said her hair is almost to her butt. She said they use MN in prison on their scalps...didn't think it would grow hair that long.

Why can't I stop laughing?

I believe you, but i had this horribe thought: No wonder we took so long to find out and nobody believes it... it takes someone to get out of jail just for the word to get out! It's an inside thing.

 

[spamack78]

LOL

 

[Sade']

LOL I would just like to know WHO was the first person to ever try this?!? I mean who accidentally or purposely put it on their scalp one day. LMAO What's the origin of MN for hair. LOL

 

[Nonie]

LOL I would just like to know WHO was the first person to ever try this?!? I mean who accidentally or purposely put it on their scalp one day. LMAO What's the origin of MN for hair. LOL

My guess is that someone with some fungal rash (eg ringworm) figured that a fungal treatment like Monistat could cure the rash on their head and tried it. It worked but besides curing the rash came the the bonus of the lost hair growing back - because the rash that was causing hairloss was gone. And then the theory that Monistat can grow hair was born. *shrug*

 

[Sade']

Ok...I'll take that!!

 

[Coffee]

I just finished a 30 day trial using MN and various oils. Here is a link that shows the results.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=182975

 

[sonce]

Okay. This is like the 3rd time I've heard this.

I can't believe something you rub on your scalp is strong enough to seep into your skin and cause headACHES?

No ma'am. I'm one of those who don't need more hair THAT bad. lol it's just not that serious.

Ditto. I was considering trying it until I read about the headaches. Even if they can be eliminated by diluting the product, the headaches indicate that MN's effects are more than scalp-deep, and as the longterm effects of this product are unknown, I'm not about to be one of the first set of guinea pigs. I recall that when Placenta-based shampoos and conditioners first hit the market, there was a similar rush to use them for growth and softness. Now, many years later, they have been linked to breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Good luck to those of you are willing to try seemingly anything for hair growth. I hope MN doesn't turn out to be a case of "buy now, pay later."

 

[aloof one]

MN is just like any other fungal cream.

If that were the case children would be walking around with tumors after their parents used the stuff to get rid of ringworms. It isnt a "headache," but rather your hair itching from growing, and its like a dull throb in your scalp. The cream kills the fungus, your scalp has a better growing environment and hair gets stimulated and starts growing. Faster hair growth usually means tingling or dull throb or scalp aches, etc. I mean, seriously, when I see people getting cervical cancer from using MN down there then I'll believe there is a problem with using it up here

Ditto. I was considering trying it until I read about the headaches. Even if they can be eliminated by diluting the product, the headaches indicate that MN's effects are more than scalp-deep, and as the longterm effects of this product are unknown, I'm not about to be one of the first set of guinea pigs. I recall that when Placenta-based shampoos and conditioners first hit the market, there was a similar rush to use them for growth and softness. Now, many years later, they have been linked to breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Good luck to those of you are willing to try seemingly anything for hair growth. I hope MN doesn't turn out to be a case of "buy now, pay later."

 

[sonce]

MN is just like any other fungal cream.

If that were the case children would be walking around with tumors after their parents used the stuff to get rid of ringworms. It isnt a "headache," but rather your hair itching from growing, and its like a dull throb in your scalp. The cream kills the fungus, your scalp has a better growing environment and hair gets stimulated and starts growing. Faster hair growth usually means tingling or dull throb or scalp aches, etc. I mean, seriously, when I see people getting cervical cancer from using MN down there then I'll believe there is a problem with using it up here

You seem to forget that MN is prescribed for only 3-7 days of use. Using it for weeks and months does not have any medical basis so even if your 'safe down there = safe up here' argument initially makes sense, the sheer duration of use for hair growth purposes greatly weakens your argument. And your argument actually doesn't make sense to me initially because the vagina and scalp are two very different body parts, hence why oil, hair spray, and gel can touch your scalp without issue but you would be crazy to apply them to your vaginal cavity. Also, you are glossing over the fact that MN is prescribed to correct an imbalance. It is not just handed out randomly for women to use as the mood strikes them. You are either assuming that everyone who uses this has a fungal infection or at least assuming that killing off fungus even with no symptoms of a problem is ok. This assumption, if not false, is at least unproven and cannot be taken as true. Considering how important the balance of flora is elsewhere in the body (ex: the vagina, stomach, and intestines), I wonder if it isn't just as important for the flora on the scalp to be balanced, and I wonder if introducing an agent that threatens to disturb that balance is not going to prove problematic in the long run. Bottom line: using MN on your head is an act of faith, so let's not try to dredge up any farfetched scientific explanations in order to pretend otherwise. I'm not trying to dissuade anyone because as long as it is not my head, it is not my problem. I am just expressing my opinion and encouraging us all to keep it real--do what you do but don't labor under any illusions.

 

[pistachio]

I decided to give MN another try. Last time I used a generic one and it had mineral oil in in so maybe that why it was not good but this time I got Monistat 3, and it contains no mineral oil, but it's kinda pricey. I've only done it for two days, no results yet, I'll wait a couple of weeks to determine that.

 

[*Luscious*Locked*Doc]

I think this is a case just like MTG where there are people who use it for their own reasons and people who don't. The truth is dermis is relatively similar throughout the body the difference between vaginal dermis and many other types is that the vaginal dermis has more glands for secretion relative to any other part of the body as well as a higher density of nerves. Monostat 7, an antifungal treatment used to correct a fungal infection when the bacterial flora are overrun is prescribed for 1-7 days (depending on dosage 4%insert is usually 1 day etc) to correct this problem. Part of the reason the duration isn't any longer is because this is the "norm" for when the condition should have been cleared up with correct application. Any infection continuing for longer than the prescribed days for treatment is clearly more severe and would require a stronger remedy. Many of the drugs that can be prescribed topically have to pass the similar standards of drug screening by the FDA as those ingested. Which means trials on longer term use without harmful side effects. I am not saying that in defense of MN use on the scalp simply stating that there is scientific testing and trial behind MOST NOT ALL items on the grocer shelf...also recall this treatment does not work for everyone which would suggest that some individuals have imbalance issues that do need to be corrected and some simply don't...

 

[aloof one]

It's prescribed that way because that is the amount of time it takes to cure regular yeast infections. Typically if the infection hasn't cleared they want you to stop taking it and get something stronger because it could be worse than a normal yeast infection. And this may come as a shock to you, but MN is not just for the vagina. It is in different fungal creams for all parts of the body, regardless of whether MN is more popular in vaginal creams. MN can treat ringworms on the scalp as well. I am not spouting out nonsense as you may believe, just stop by a pharmacy or doctor and ask about it. There are plenty of medicines that are used to gain alternative results from what they were originally made for.

No one is working with illusions. No one glossed over any facts, either. While your narrative was interesting, I still don't understand your argument either. It looks like you just came into a thread looking down from your high horse and on the offensive. Placenta? Seriously, you are comparing apples and shoes. One may cause breast cancer from being used, period. One has been used on the skin to regulate fungus all over the body and has absolutely no link to cancer or any other chronic disease for that matter. Yes, it has side effects (for some)... but even taking Aspirin has side effects. Heck, eating beans has side effects.

You seem to forget that MN is prescribed for only 3-7 days of use. Using it for weeks and months does not have any medical basis so even if your 'safe down there = safe up here' argument initially makes sense, the sheer duration of use for hair growth purposes greatly weakens your argument. And your argument actually doesn't make sense to me initially because the vagina and scalp are two very different body parts, hence why oil, hair spray, and gel can touch your scalp without issue but you would be crazy to apply them to your vaginal cavity. Also, you are glossing over the fact that MN is prescribed to correct an imbalance. It is not just handed out randomly for women to use as the mood strikes them. You are either assuming that everyone who uses this has a fungal infection or at least assuming that killing off fungus even with no symptoms of a problem is ok. This assumption, if not false, is at least unproven and cannot be taken as true. Considering how important the balance of flora is elsewhere in the body (ex: the vagina, stomach, and intestines), I wonder if it isn't just as important for the flora on the scalp to be balanced, and I wonder if introducing an agent that threatens to disturb that balance is not going to prove problematic in the long run. Bottom line: using MN on your head is an act of faith, so let's not try to dredge up any farfetched scientific explanations in order to pretend otherwise. I'm not trying to dissuade anyone because as long as it is not my head, it is not my problem. I am just expressing my opinion and encouraging us all to keep it real--do what you do but don't labor under any illusions.

 

[aloof one]

And please don't put words in my mouth.

Keep in mind I never said EVERYONE should try MN, and i never said it would work for everyone either. If you don't have a lot of fungus on your scalp obviously it may change nothing. The clearer your scalp (of fungus, dirt, excess oils) the better the growth environment, so for some when the MN kills the fungus, their hair does grow faster.

I never said everyone had fungus either. I don't know everyone's situation, but I do know that obviously the stuff works for some situations.
Also, If there is no fungus it isn't killing anything. But it does stop some from growing.

You seem to forget that MN is prescribed for only 3-7 days of use. Using it for weeks and months does not have any medical basis so even if your 'safe down there = safe up here' argument initially makes sense, the sheer duration of use for hair growth purposes greatly weakens your argument. And your argument actually doesn't make sense to me initially because the vagina and scalp are two very different body parts, hence why oil, hair spray, and gel can touch your scalp without issue but you would be crazy to apply them to your vaginal cavity. Also, you are glossing over the fact that MN is prescribed to correct an imbalance. It is not just handed out randomly for women to use as the mood strikes them. You are either assuming that everyone who uses this has a fungal infection or at least assuming that killing off fungus even with no symptoms of a problem is ok. This assumption, if not false, is at least unproven and cannot be taken as true. Considering how important the balance of flora is elsewhere in the body (ex: the vagina, stomach, and intestines), I wonder if it isn't just as important for the flora on the scalp to be balanced, and I wonder if introducing an agent that threatens to disturb that balance is not going to prove problematic in the long run. Bottom line: using MN on your head is an act of faith, so let's not try to dredge up any farfetched scientific explanations in order to pretend otherwise. I'm not trying to dissuade anyone because as long as it is not my head, it is not my problem. I am just expressing my opinion and encouraging us all to keep it real--do what you do but don't labor under any illusions.

 

[HAIRapy]

Goodness... I can't believe this thread is still alive and kicking. Here's my update since I posted this thread: I got hyped up by the growth the other women had gotten and decided to try it myself. This is not for me. It made me sick as a dog! It wasn't the headache that other people talked about, I was lightheaded and nauseous for like 2 days. I put it on before I went to bed (like 9PM). When I got up in the morning, I was sick. I had to go to work, but I had to leave early because I couldn't work in that condition. I RAN home, washed it out and was in the bed for the rest of that day and most of the next. I will not be trying that again because I felt horrible. However, if you are already using it with no problems, I am happy for you because the results are stellar from the people I've seen that used it.

 

[caribeandiva]

I used monistat on my scalp and i saw increased hair growth. I section my hair and massaged it in like i was oiling my scalp.

 

[tt8]

Ditto. I was considering trying it until I read about the headaches. Even if they can be eliminated by diluting the product, the headaches indicate that MN's effects are more than scalp-deep, and as the longterm effects of this product are unknown, I'm not about to be one of the first set of guinea pigs. I recall that when Placenta-based shampoos and conditioners first hit the market, there was a similar rush to use them for growth and softness. Now, many years later, they have been linked to breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Good luck to those of you are willing to try seemingly anything for hair growth. I hope MN doesn't turn out to be a case of "buy now, pay later."

GIRL PULEEZ, IT IS MADE TO LITERALLY BE PUT INSIDE YA. WHAT HARMS IT GONNA DO ON YOUR SCALP THAT IT WON'T DO DOWN YONDER??

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Two questions so I don't get it wrong:

1) What is the mix ratio? How many tsp, tbs, etc of MN (2%?), to sulfar 8, to coconut oil?

and

2) Can I use this at the same time that I use the "Long Hair Growth Potion" (cedarwood, rosemary, jojoba, grapeseed and thyme eo's)

Thanks ladies

 

[It~Can~Grow]

Just doing the B-ump*

Two questions so I don't get it wrong:

1) What is the mix ratio? How many tsp, tbs, etc of MN (2%?), to sulfar 8, to coconut oil?

and

2) Can I use this at the same time that I use the "Long Hair Growth Potion" (cedarwood, rosemary, jojoba, grapeseed and thyme eo's)

Thanks ladies

 

[aloof one]

Man I forgot about MN... haven't used it in like 2-3 weeks. I guess I completely forgot. I been busy. I'll try to use that tube I have up when I remember to actually put the stuff on

 

[pistachio]

UPDATE:

Okay so I relaxed my hair on January 7, and today is 10 days later. I have 1/4" new growth already, when normally I can even feel the wave of a kink until AT LEAST three, four, or this time of year, even until FIVE weeks. This seems very promising and I will continue my mixture of 2:1 ratio of MN to coconut oil. This means that I have to buy two boxes of Monistat3 for one ounce which gets pricey real quick. The generic ones don't seem to work on my head I have right now three ounces of MN and 1.5 ounces of oil in my bottle. I would prefer to use it straight, but it's too drying on my hair for that.