Max Regrowth Question

[WillNotLetItHappen]

Hello,
I've been on finasteride for two months now and have used minoxidil 5% the past two years (although up until two months ago only once a day and less than 1ml).

I have now upped the dose, use foam in the morning and 1ml liquid at night. I'm beginning to see quite a few new hairs in my temples (and presumably in the back of my head).

My question: I've read about the higher effectiveness of 8%-15% solutions of minoxidil. viewtopic.php?f=42&t=68211
Provided I'm really seeing progress, I would like to boost my regrowth in the first months and later go to maintenance.

What is your opinion, should I stay on the 5% twice a day or go higher and only later go back to 5% for maintenance?

Thank you

 

[knowingyou]

It depends! I would stay on the 5% twice daily if I were you, for the next 6-12 months to see if you are satisfied with the result.If not, then you can always upgrad to 10%/15%. The reasons are:1) the cost is lower for 5%. 2) higer the percentage of minoxidil does not always mean better result, it can also mean higer side effects. 3) it leaves you no possiblities to upgrad to higher percentage if you need to in the future.

 

[WillNotLetItHappen]

Thank you, this is some good advice.

Especially point 2) is a good idea. I thought about doing it for a short time and then maintaining so cost is not so much an issue. But I'd probably be risking more than gaining. I'll see what 5% can do at a higher dose.

I used to not be able to do it twice because the itch was too much. But now with better shampoos that is not an issue anymore.

Thank you