I've been using the Rogaine liquid 2% twice a day with good results over the past couple of years. When the 5% foam was launched, i was so happy since it would have meant a one day only minoxidil application, as explained by the manifacturer. Sadly i really dislike the foam and I need to keep on using the liquid. Would a one dayly application of Rogaine 5% liquid be as effective as twice daily application of the 2% liquid for a woman whom suffers from Androgenetic alopecia ? Thank you so much , C.
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Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended says:
It appears that you are a Norwood 5 but would need more photos to say exactly. Medications can help improve hair thickness and density by approx 10-15%....not enough to make a significant difference in Norwood 5. PRP and transplant would be excellent treatments to correct Norwood 5
Many times the expiration of a drug is not firm and they can often be used beyond the expiration date, but it is still always safest to follow the oficial guidelines
The key question is whether the Demodex is causing a problem or not. Demodex is often found in biopsies. I advise working with a specialist to determine if this finding is relevant or not. We don’t always treat this - it depends on the specific clinical scenario.
