Apply rogaine right after a shower?

[Knendell]

Is this OK or do you have to wait for the skin to dry first? You would think it would absorb better this way but possible increase side effects...

 

[hair_tomorrow]

... You would think it would absorb better this way but possible increase side effects...

True on both counts. But if you can get away with it (no adverse sides) - then it does work more efficiently that way.

I always apply minoxidil right out of the shower, and it has never bothered me.

 

[lain]

I apply it right after the shower, but I make sure I towel dry my hair thoroughly.

On the weekends if I have the time I try to wait till my hair is completely dry before I apply.

 

[kaner529]

just to let everyone know in case they were unaware...rogaine is SUPPOSED to be applied to a dry head for optimal results...

they could be just saying this to protect themselves from adverse sides you may get from increased absorption but for about 3 months i applied to a wet head and felt like my success went down the drain...just a word of advice I would suggest people apply it to a dry head instead of wet

 

[hair_tomorrow]

I recall Dr. Proctor once writing that applying 5% minoxidil to a hydrated (not wringing wet) scalp was the same as applying 7% minoxidil to a dry scalp.

He also recommends applying his prox-n to a hydrated scalp for better absorbtion.

Never tried his prescription proxiphen - so I'm not sure if he recommends applying that to a hydrated scalp also.

BUT - if someone has better results applying to a dry scalp - then by all means - go dry.

 

[Sean68]

ive always found that topicals seem to go on better when your scalps slightly damp.