What version of rogaine/minoxidil would suit me? [[Recent transplant - Pics Inside]]

[ridge9]

Hey guys (first off thank you all for your past help, it means a lot!).

To my question! I recently had a transplant (just over 3 weeks ago, approximately 3000 grafts), pics:

Just start finasteride (splitting proscar into 4). The pic above is to show my (untouched) crown area which had nothing transplanted to it.

I want to start taking Minoxidil because apparently it may help with the crowning area. My questions are:

1) What version of Minoxidil would you recommend? I prefer the foam as apparently the liquid could exacerbate my dandruff problem which I need to control, so which foam would you recommend? Which brand? Which %?

2) Should I use the above just on my crown? Or should I also apply it to my newly implanted grafts? Where would it best suit me to use the foam?

3) What's the best place to find the above? I live in Canada but can easily travel to the US if need be. Is there a cheaper but just as good of a brand to Rogaine available that you'd recommend? Any do-not-do's I should keep in mind?

That's all, thank you!

 

[zzzzz]

the liquid is believed to be more effective. Brand doesn't matter. The minoxidil will help on all areas applied despite what it says on the box if you want to apply to hairline as well. You can look at buying some online if you don't want to go to a store but it probably won't be any cheaper. Make sure to be rough while massaging it into your hair, don't just drip it on your scalp and run your fingers through once

 

[rcom440]

Make sure to be rough while massaging it into your hair, don't just drip it on your scalp and run your fingers through once

Be rough while massaging? Do you have any studies that would show it would be more effecting than just gently going over it with your fingers, that's what I've been doing for a long time.

 

[ridge9]

Good question rcom