Which comes first, the spironolactone or the minoxidil

[bombscience]

Here is your answer from Dr. Lee:

> > Hi Dr. Lee,
> >
> > I met with you once before, and I have also been ordering your
> > products for several months now. I use minoxidil, Xandrox, and spironolactone 2%
> > topically. However, I recently heard that applying spironolactone before
> > minoxidil could cause absorption problems.

It won't.

> I apply spironolactone before minoxidil/Xandrox so that I don't get an
> > offensive ordor the dabber bottle of the Sprio.

That's the correct way to do it.

> Could you help clarify what
> > is the right order of application?

It is the correct order for the reason you stated. Otherwise the order would not matter for 2% spironolactone.

> Right now I do spironolactone, wait 30min, then
> > add minoxidil/xandrox.

You should wait 10 to 15 minutes. A 30 minute wait is not necessary.

Richard Lee, M.D.

 

[garthbrooks]

he says use it last when you're using 5% though.

from minoxidl.com:

When 5% Spironolactone Lotion is used with Regrowth 5% topical minoxidil or Xandrox 5% (5% minoxidil / 5% azelaic acid), apply the minoxidil solution first. Allow several minutes for it to partially dry. Then apply the 5% Spironolactone Lotion on top of the minoxidil solution. The lotion will act as an occlusive dressing and enhance the absorption of both medications.

 

[flux]

Yah, because its a lotion instead of a liquid. If you rub lotion into your head the minoxidil is not going to get through.

 

[Ams99]

how much of the lotion should be rubbed in? he says a thin film, but that's pretty broad. i dab my finger in there and just rub in.