Update:
I took 2 weeks off minoxidil. Scalp felt pretty good. Started 5% foam once a day in the evening & about 10 days later it’s starting to burn again. Not as bad but it’s still there. damn.
I might take a month off to let the scalp heal completely then just go back with the 2%...
another update:
So I took 10 days off of minoxidil. Scalp was feeling pretty good so I decided to give 2% minoxidil a go again. Used it once & have the burning sensation again.
What does this mean? Am I going to have to quit minoxidil?
I’ve been on 2% for 3 years and never had a single...
Update:
well, i switched from 2% twice daily to 2%AM & 5%PM only 10 days ago & my scalp is itchy & visibly red already.
I was fine with the 2% just wanted to save some $$$ by switching to 5% since 2% in Canada is a lot more expensive than buying 5% from the US.
Been using 2% since Fall of...
Norwood 2.. still the same but slightly thicker. Probably from the finasteride though. 2% minoxidil is only available OTC in Canada. Also considering switching to 5% because I can get a 12 month supply for the price of about a 2 month supply of 2%.
The finasteride reduced greatly the hairloss I was...
longtime lurker...first time poster.
apologies if this has been discussed...but i couldnt find anything using the search..
been using 2% minoxidil for the last 3 years & am considering switching to 5%. for no other reason than increased shedding lately but i always shed more in the fall.
- was...