How long should I wait to workout or shower after applying Minoxidil?

[BonnieElken]

I hear so many different opinions. The general consensus seems to be at least 4 hours, but I wanted to hear you guys.

 

[Regan]

I hear so many different opinions. The general consensus seems to be at least 4 hours, but I wanted to hear you guys.

Noone really exactly knows. I wouldn't shower less than 4 hours after minoxidil application.

Going to the gym is kinda much less clear. I personally would probably hit the gym even 30 mins after minoxidil application, tbh. I should say that I use a fast drying liquid version of minoxidil.

 

[joeblack2017]

Best advice is do it at night before going to bed. If you apply it and let it dry, but proceed to do activities that will make you sweat afterwards like working out, I think if won't have the same efficacy. I mean common sense, you'll just sweat it out.

 

[BonnieElken]

Best advice is do it at night before going to bed. If you apply it and let it dry, but proceed to do activities that will make you sweat afterwards like working out, I think if won't have the same efficacy. I mean common sense, you'll just sweat it out.

So, only one application right before bed instead of two?

 

[joeblack2017]

So, only one application right before bed instead of two?

Yes, once. And more than 1ml is okay. It's like a wound, you don't need to stay on 1ml if it's not covering the parts that you target.

 

[BonnieElken]

Yes, once. And more than 1ml is okay. It's like a wound, you don't need to stay on 1ml if it's not covering the parts that you target.

Thx. Actually, 1ml is more than enough to cover the parts I need since I'm still in a very early stage