Minoxidil - Once or Twice????

[Maxpwr]

Hello all... I am currently applying 2ml of Minoxidil 7% formula once per day (1 hour before bed). It is in liquid form and is applied with a cotton tip so it takes a while.

I have noticed some people saying they use it twice per day and even 3 times. Is there any clear benefit from using it twice? Would 1ml twice per day be better than 2ml once a day?

Why would my physician recommend using it once if twice is better?

 

[The Gardener]

Twice is best, and is the dosing frequency used during the clinical trials. Three times, every 8 hours, is optimal... but 2x day is the recommendation.

I don't have the exact scientific reasoning for that handy, but I know that somebody here does, if not, I'll dig and post something.

Why a cotton applicator? I would think that would be very time consuming, and you'd lose a lot of the precious nectar on the cotton, in lieu of it being on your head. If you are using the liquid, I'd recommend using a dropper if possible. I think it would help a bit with the economics...

 

[CCS]

Minoxidil regrows more hair at higher doses, probably with some max. You skin can only hold so much, and then it becomes saturated, and excess either won't go in or may go systemic. For maximum regrowth, you need to keep the levels at the optimal level. The slow drying minoxidil will keep giving you more in a time release fashion until it dries.

Higher %'s and more frequent dosing will give you better results, but with deminishing returns. I suspect 4ml 4x per day of the old minoixidil 5% would regrow at least 50% more than 2x a day with the foam, but is it worth it?

 

[Sean68]

when you feel the thickening effect it gives starting to wear off, its time
to put some more on. its usually around the 8 hour mark.

 

[Maxpwr]

Thanks for the answers guys... I have always done it once a day because that's the way I was advised at the Ashley & Martin clinic, where I have been going for almost 10 months. Same goes for using the cotton tips to apply it.

I've only been reading these forums for the past two or so months, so it's only recently I have noticed the variations in everyone's routines, especially with regards to the big 3. And, it's only lately I've been trying new things and manipulating my diet and supplements to try and tweak the results.

I'm getting a haircut next week, nice and short! ...I'm thinking about trialling 1.25ml twice per day after that, since I won't need as much to cover the desired area. It'll cost slightly more, but will be worth it if it yields better results. :hairy:

Anyone think this is a bad idea? ...and that I should stick to the directions given by A&M?