Monistat 7 for Hair Growth?

By Jenell — June 25, 2012

So, basically there have been reports of women using Monistat, Vagistat and Neosporin AF on the scalp to promote hair growth. The funny thing is, a lot of these report claim that women have seen a tremendous increase in hair growth than ever before, but at what cost?

Monistat and Vagistat are used to control skin fungus around the vagina area- or yeast infections. Neosporin AF is more commonly used to treat athletes foot. Using these products on the scalp or hair is an underground treatment women have been using to increase hair growth and thickness.

The FDA has not approved any of these products for use on the head and scalp. Other than the accounts of women who have claimed to have used these products and seen an increase in hair growth, there is no scientific proof that these creams will actually help you achieve and maintain healthy hair growth. The use of Monistat and Vagistat for use on the scalp has been said to have began when women reported seeing rapid hair growth on the vaginal area with and after the use of the anti fungal medicines.

According to people who have used these products, the following good side effects were reported:
Grows hair long and fast
Can be mixed with oils and applied to the scalp
Can be applied daily for optimal results
Reduces shedding and breakage

According to people who have reportedly used these products, the following negative side effects were reported:
There is no scientific evidence to support the safety of using on the scalp
The method could become costly
Reports of feeling as if the scalp was “moving” uncomfortably
There have been reports of moderate headaches to serious migraines, especially when using generic brands
Women who are pregnant or nursing cannot use the products
Rapid hair growth may seem scary and abnormal

I don’t know if this is something I will be trying, in fact I think I’m a bit scared but if something is strong enough to kill bacteria down there, I definitely won’t be putting it up there. There have been no studies to support or discourage these claims and no one has really reported on any long-term side effects of using these products. Quite frankly, I’m just not feeling putting coochie cream on my hair, period.

If you have tried these products on your hair, I’m interested in knowing how it worked out for you? If not, would you ever consider putting vaginal or athlete’s foot cream on your hair?

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Jenell Stewart, formally known as BlakIzBeautyful is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Kinky Curly Coily Me. Jenell has a MS in special education and dedicates her time to educating and uplifting women with kinky, curly, coily hair. She big chopped on March 26, 2010 and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Guyanesesista

Yup I tried it but it can become costly plus I didn’t like messing with my scalp every night. It worked for me, I got 1/2 inch in two weeks as opposed to 1/2 inch a month.
- KBF
  
  Did the hair growth reverse itself when you stopped using it (shedding, etc)? I ask because I tried Rogaine and had great growth, but it thinned back out when I stopped.
  - Guyanesesista
    
    No. The hair growth hasn’t reversed itself. Monistat’s active ingredient is Miconazole Nitrate(an antifungal). Rogaine’s
    active ingredient is Minoxidil which was first marketed as blood pressure medication. Shoot if it can raise your blood pressure I’m not surprised it can grow/regrow some hair. So there’s a big difference in the chemical repercussions after stopping use. My guess is your body needs that steady supply of Minoxidil to keep the follicles alive. This is my personal theory so don’t take it as gospel. I have read also that some people have managed to keep the hair they grew after using Minoxidil.
- opzay
  
  I suffer from SD and I think I’m going to try this. There’s no oil I can seem to use on my scalp,it gives me crazy itching. So I might just use vaginal antifungal cream mixed in vaseline.I’ll let you know how it goes
Nathalie Moss

I just don’t think I will try this. The ingredients alone scares me. I use my garnier frutis products with caution and they are for hair, so I think no on the monistat and the foot cream
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5YBSZNCJDRIW2IYUFHQ3XQ5M2I Dana

I dunno…I’ll take the bait. I have 4a hair I think….I have been having a hell of a time trying to grow this thickness out…nearly 3yrs w/out a perm…I trying to get my Rudy Huxstable (sp) hair back – lol…I have finall grown out a high and tight…my hair (wet) can slap my neck a little and I can pull the fro in a lil puff but the top pops out like a jack in the box I’m officially down for not pressing it out until after the new year (huzzzzzah -_-) no color either….lawd pray for me. BTW you are beautiful and I love your hair =)
- aGoddess
  
  I used MN for 3 months and received 3 inches of hair growth consecutively each month. I took a 2 month break and started this up again. My hair did not reverse. You have to ween yourself off of it. Start by applying daily, then once you decide to take a break or stop completely, apply every other day, then every three days, then once a week and then stop. After stopping, I just applied Vatika oil to my hair and scalp. I went from middle of ear to top of bra strap length in 3 months. I am very pleased with the results. Family and friends keep asking me if that is my real hair or a weave and how did I grow it so fast. I mixed mine with a ton of carrier oils, EO’s, and Sulfur 8.
Kamilah Berry

Well you know I am all for it. It has worked for me, and no ill effects.
alikay

how exactly do u use?? amt, just to scalp? every night? only for 7 days or as long as needed…?? I’m willing to try as Im about to do the big chop for the second time in 2yr!!
- http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful
  
  We have an article posting on Friday from someone who has used monistat 7 in her hair, be sure to check it out to see how she has used it.
- Guyanesesista
  
  I mixed half tube in 6ozs of olive oil and would shake it before each use. I used it every night the first time and it was oily. Then another time I used it I think 3 or 4 times a week and had the same results.
Getfuzzy32

Has anyone considered that maybe treating the scalp with an anti-fugal daily by rid the scalp of yeasts that inhibit growth? Many common scalp conditions that are lumped together as dandruff by non-dermatologist are caused by excessive sebum production and irritation/inflammation from the growth of yeasts. Just a thought. I am not a dermatologist but while reading both this article and the one with Kamilah, this is what I kept thinking. The combination of good oils and a daily anti-fugal would do wonders for anyone who suffers from scalp irritation.
- Guyanesesista
  
  This is the the theory on forums. One thing though, if it’s not properly diluted it could cause headaches. I had monistat headaches before not cool.
  - http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful
    
    How should someone dilute it to avoid the head aches?
- http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful
  
  What a great point you make!!
  - Guyanesesista
    
    I made a post above about how I diluted it. The time I got headaches was when I mixed it in vaseline but honestly speaking I knew I was probably not diluting well enough. I was just hoping I wouldn’t get headaches. I used a whole tube. :-/ Don’t follow the foolishness. LOL.
Julia

I use Miconazole Nitrate 2%.
In a tub, I squeezed in a tube of MN, added some essential oils (lavender, tea tree, peppermint, ylang ylang and rosemary), JBCO and kinky curly serum, which made it easy to apply.
I try to apply it twice a day, but I’ve not been religious, but I apply it 4-5 times in a week * I skip some weeks every now and then*
It’s not causing headaches for my friend and I.
I’ve not been measuring my hair growth, but I can see a noticeable difference.
kris

thing that gets me is the scalp moving uncomfortably! 0_o id be afraid of that
- http://kinkycurlycoilyme.com/ Jenell : BlakIzBeautyful
  
  I know!
staroasis

never had an issue. I mixed mine with coconut oil.
Sheena

I think that there is too much focus on long hair and not healthy hair. While the cream may encourage hair growth that is NOT its purpose when created in the lab. The ingredients in it that cause growth are mot my worry, its the other stuff. Furthermore pharmaceutical companies are always looking for remarketing of existing formulas to maximize profits, so if they havent promoted this, its questionable
jcanwisegrrl

Lord help me, I’m actually thinking of trying this. I’d just really like to get my hairline back. Growth has been really slow in that area. Or maybe I’ll just try the castor oil challenge! lol
CM

I’ve seen this a few times on youtube, I have temp alopecia and I’ve had it since high school. I’m 22 now and it’s a little more frequent then it use to be. It occurs when I’m stressing depressed, and it will cause me to have bald spots throughout my head. Is it possible that this could help?
jazzy675

It Works!!! I have never had a full head of hair in my life now my hair is shoulder length. No lies, no games, no jokes. My family and friends can vouch for this with me. I’ve been using it for nine months now. It is a miracle worker. I will upload a before and after pic with dates.
Nikki

My dermatologist gave me a script for Exelderm for moderate hair loss. Exelderm main ingredient is sulconazole nitrate( anti-fungal). This main ingredient is used in a variety of vaginal creams to treat yeast infections. However, my doctor said it would help to produce hair growth and a health scalp. If you don’t believe me please look up Elelderm, it is FDA approved and can be used for various other reasons. Oh yeah is does work and it works fast. The ingredient in monistat is just a generic form of an anti-fungal cream, note the over the counter availability.