Sporatic Applications and the Implications

[A_DHT_Driveby]

I have a question for the group and would welcome feedback. I have been on finasteride since August, and my rapid diffuse hairloss hsedding has definately now slowed to a certain degree, but wishing to fill in my crown only, I have begun to apply minoxidil. The problem is that I am not very diligent with my applications. I will routinely miss a day or two in a row. I lead a hectic lifestyle and I usually spend the night w/my girlfriend every other day or so. All of this prevents me from applying the foam on a consistent day by day basis.

What possible harm could this cause? Any? Will I achieve and sort of desirable results? The crazy thing is that in the 3-4 weeks I have been using, it seems to be helping...?

 

[A_DHT_Driveby]

anyone? I would welcome even the typical short, cursory, 2-3 word response from RaginDemon

 

[OverMachoGrande]

Well I have been on the liquid for over 3 years and tried the foam as well for 3 month's. I had my best results in the first year and I too missed a day or two here and there and sometimes went as long as 4 days, to me it made no difference. Obviously they say "every day, twice a day for best resuls" but minoxidil stays in the scalp for a day or two anyway. Hope this helps.

 

[A_DHT_Driveby]

did you see any results?

 

[OverMachoGrande]

Yes, in the first year my hair thickened and regrew alot after that just maitenance (which is success as well).

 

[Trog]

I think that missing an application once every few weeks or months won't make a difference, but if it's a few days a week, then I imagine it would slow down your results. I think in your case the simplest solution would be to buy an extra can and keep it at your girlfriend's.

 

[Primex]

Well honestly I've done the same thing for the past year. I've been using this day, but the next day I wouldn't do anything. I think I've maintained, but I've also used propecia almost daily, so that may be why i've been able to maintain. It all depends really on your own head and how you're feeling with what you've got. If you feel like you need a lot more improvement, then you gotta keep a can with you when you're going around. I've decided apply the foam 2 times a day like it says to do for the next 3 month. I want to see whether or not applying it religiously will help my hairline instead of being so passive about it, so in a couple months I'll tell you for sure if it made any difference to me.