minoxidil 2mg 1x day
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nikeaddict
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it says just 1ml, more is not helpfull, i use a just a drop more than 1ml, twice a day. just give yourself an extra 20 min. for it to dry, you will be fine.
BrdiePutt
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Hmm, I was hoping it would be at least slightly better than 1 ml/day. Do you think there is ANY benefit to 1/day?
Also, what about it I put on 1 ml at around 7pm when I get home, and then another 1 ml at about 11pm when I go to bed? Too soon together to make it like a real 2 applications/day?
Also, what about it I put on 1 ml at around 7pm when I get home, and then another 1 ml at about 11pm when I go to bed? Too soon together to make it like a real 2 applications/day?
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i think they recommend an 8-12 hr difference for best results
ShedMaster
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In my opinion, the 1 ml per application is fine if all you have is the loss in the vertex area as shown on the minoxidil box. That is all they have given the approval of minoxidil for and that is all they think you will be using the minoxidil for. If you have diffuse thinning, or frontal/crown/vertex thinning then 2ml could be used. Thats what I used and I use it to cover the entire 'horse shoe' area of the scalp.
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I sadly agree topicals suck for convenience. I have the same trouble you do in the morning, waiting 30 minutes for it to dry and allowing it to expose my thinning frontal lobes. At night sometimes I am to tired before bed to put it on and wait the 30 minutes to let it dry.
Lewenbergs stuff is crap but it was the most convenient way to use a topical, spray it on like hairspray, no waiting, no hassle. To bad it is way overpriced and its effects are only minimal.
Lewenbergs stuff is crap but it was the most convenient way to use a topical, spray it on like hairspray, no waiting, no hassle. To bad it is way overpriced and its effects are only minimal.
From my experience, you gotta do it twice a day w/ at least 1mL each application. There's a reason why they made that the recommended dosage. I had the trouble too of "applying it in the morning and facing the world." But there comes a time when you do have to face the world, and just can't keep on hiding from it. Just try to put 1mL on your head in the morning. I don't know how yoru technique is on how you put it on your scalp(and less on hair), but you could search some old posts on some different methods people use. Also I read on a different post that Rogaine dries faster and is less greaser then generic minoxidil. I personally don't know that claim, because I only have used Rogaine myself.
I hope I helped. Goodluck.
I hope I helped. Goodluck.
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I have a tip for you. Try this.
In the mornings, shower and then wait for your hair to completely dry. After it has dried, go ahead and style it. Wait for the hairspray to dry (10 mins) and then do your minoxidil application.
BUT, do NOT do the standard corn rows application. First off, this tip only works with the dropper applicator, not the dauber. So, if you have a dropper, take the dropper and after sucking in 1ml, wipe dry the sides of the dropper. With the dropper, 'poke' it into your hair, past the dry styled hair until it touches your scalp and then let out a little droplet.
Continue to do this over your entire head, 'dotting' your scalp with droplets of minoxidil spread out over the affected area.
Of course, this only works if you style your hair with a 'dry' look. If you are a gel guy, or a wet look guy, then this probably won't work because the scalp will have a nice coat of impenetrable gel on it.
I got this tip from Cassin, and it works fabulously for me. Sure, it still occasionally drips down my forehead which is why you should have a tissue in your hand while you apply it, but it keeps the sh*t OFF of your hair, and 'pokes' it through your hair so any greasiness is only on your scalp and not in the hair over it.
In the mornings, shower and then wait for your hair to completely dry. After it has dried, go ahead and style it. Wait for the hairspray to dry (10 mins) and then do your minoxidil application.
BUT, do NOT do the standard corn rows application. First off, this tip only works with the dropper applicator, not the dauber. So, if you have a dropper, take the dropper and after sucking in 1ml, wipe dry the sides of the dropper. With the dropper, 'poke' it into your hair, past the dry styled hair until it touches your scalp and then let out a little droplet.
Continue to do this over your entire head, 'dotting' your scalp with droplets of minoxidil spread out over the affected area.
Of course, this only works if you style your hair with a 'dry' look. If you are a gel guy, or a wet look guy, then this probably won't work because the scalp will have a nice coat of impenetrable gel on it.
I got this tip from Cassin, and it works fabulously for me. Sure, it still occasionally drips down my forehead which is why you should have a tissue in your hand while you apply it, but it keeps the sh*t OFF of your hair, and 'pokes' it through your hair so any greasiness is only on your scalp and not in the hair over it.
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It's tough to keep a schedule with topicals sometimes. I always do mine twice a day - sometimes 8 hours apart; sometimes 12 or even a bit more if it's a late night. I've only every missed a dose once in 3 months.
A lot of people have success maintaining their growth after a couple years with a single daily (1ml) dose. This is what I plan to do for both convenience and cost reasons after 1-2 years. But for the first couple years, try to tough it out.
A lot of people have success maintaining their growth after a couple years with a single daily (1ml) dose. This is what I plan to do for both convenience and cost reasons after 1-2 years. But for the first couple years, try to tough it out.