Minoxidil before the gym? Will sweat be a problem?

[tuesdaynight]

Hey guys,

I'm just starting to work out my routine. I go to the gym at lunch a few times a week. If I use a coat of Dr.Lee's no PG in the morning, and then go to the gym, do I risk re-hydrating any residue and having it drip down my face?

 

[ryan r]

Well if you wait a few hours between applying and working out, I think you will be fine.

 

[Mr Clean]

I personally think that sweating while having even dried minoxidil on the scalp makes the scalp way more likely to itch like mad. I haven't tested this in detail, but now rarely ever do I apply minoxidil before working out, and when I do, I wait a few hours first, then wash my hair immediately after working out. I think the combination of leaving sweat and minoxidil on the scalp at the same time causes a lot of dandruff.

 

[tuesdaynight]

For anyone who is interested, according to Dr.Lee minoxidil is not water soluble - so, once dry, at least there is no risk of having it 'spread' to unwanted locations.

"Minoxidil is virtually insoluble in water (sweat). It would not be reconstituted by sweat."

Comfort is another issue :/