I recently had an online consultation with Dr. Lee. My question was with regards to minoxidil one time a day. He told me that minoxidil is dose dependent and that I will need at least 2 applications to achieve optimal results. Due to my sporatic schedule and job I still feel it will be hard to consistently have a morning application. Dr. Lee mentioned that it is like a bell curve and some patients have success with once a day minoxidil. My conserns are that using once a day may cause more harm than good. I was also wondering if I started once a day and eventually worked out a way to use twice a day if this might create shedding or tolerance problems. Any feedback is appreciatated. Also, I have already been using propecia for several years.
Unline consultation w/ Dr. Lee-minoxidil once a day
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If you're a responder to minoxidil, once a day is certainly better than nonce a day. People do get results from using once per day. I've even heard guys have success with 5 x per week. No way could it do more harm than good, unless you quit, then you'll shed minoxidil hairs. Once per day will also reduce itch/flake if minoxidil causes it.
When I started minoxidil, I would apply 2 doses within 4-6 hours of eachother due to me schedule. I asked Lee if this was okay and he said it was fine and shouldn't effect results. The ideal is 12 hours between doses, but after 4hrs minoxidil is fully absorbed.
When I started minoxidil, I would apply 2 doses within 4-6 hours of eachother due to me schedule. I asked Lee if this was okay and he said it was fine and shouldn't effect results. The ideal is 12 hours between doses, but after 4hrs minoxidil is fully absorbed.