Thread: Weird possible side effect of Monistat use.

The other day, I jumped the bandwagon and made my own Monistat concoction. It's heavily diluted, and it contains nettles and coconut oil, as well. I applied it to my scalp, and as expected, the intense headache started after little while. I lit a cigarette, which immediately tasted revolting. And it made my headache worse. Since starting Monistat, I can't finish an entire cigarette, and my consumption is quickly dropping. I think it...

Quote: Originally Posted by Canarygirl what is the purpose for putting monistat on one's scalp? What does it do? Canarygirl, If you do a monistat search here you'll come up with all the information you need. In a nutshell: Many people have reported amazing hair growth with Monistat. Some have applied it to the entire scalp for overall growth, some have applied it to certain areas to fill in thin spots, some to fill in the hairline...

thanks for the nutshell explanation. (going off to search for a poll on monistat and hair growth....)

That's sure an interesting side effect! Monsitat has no strong odor that I've noticed.. it smells a bit like Aloe Vera to me. I use 4% Monistat, undiluted. I have had no side-effects except for a very mild tingly sensation that lasts for about 30 seconds after I massage the Mon. into a certain area.

OP: sounds like your mix might be to strong and you may need to dilute it more. Alot of ppl have had to "work up" to straight out the tube or a mix equivalent. If it is still continuing I personally would stop as it sounds like a serious side effect and continued use might not be the best thing. Floating about in the Monistat thread is other talking about switching over to other more natural oils and having the growth effects...

I did the monistat thing for awhile but all it did for me was thicken my hair and my hair is thick enough so I quit.

If you want to really quit the cigarettes, hold on to that feeling of discomfort you get when smoking while using monistat! Also, think of cigarettes whenever you're feeling queasy for some reason. Whenever you're feeling so bad that a smoke is the last thing you want. Especially, take advantage of that feeling the day after you've been drinking and smoking too much, hold on to that and connect it with smoking. Before long...

Quote: Originally Posted by RancheroTheBee The other day, I jumped the bandwagon and made my own Monistat concoction. It's heavily diluted, and it contains nettles and coconut oil, as well. I applied it to my scalp, and as expected, the intense headache started after little while. I lit a cigarette, which immediately tasted revolting. And it made my headache worse. Since starting Monistat, I can't finish an entire cigarette, and my...

Quote: Originally Posted by RancheroTheBee A tube and a half of 2% Monistat, two teaspoons of coconut oil, two teaspoons of nettles and about 2/3rds of a cup of water. How much did you use at once? I haven't gotten any headaches, and it certainly hasn't changed the way I smoke (although I sure wish it did).

Does Monistat stink? I was just curious as to what kind of odor it has, I have it in my head that it smells like anti fungal cream, not really stinky but, kind of unpleasant.