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There has never been such a study. The likely answer is that no, penetration will be less effective. How much less effective is anyone’s best guess.
There is a chance the lotion might reduce the absorption of minoxidil.We advise our patients to apply minoxidil on a clean, dry scalp and leave it in place for at least four hours.
Ideally, put the minoxidil on 1st and let dry. Should you let the emollient fully dry, the minoxidil should work.
Hello, You can use minoxidil 5%- 2 times a day. 5 drops each time. While applying, massage with your fingertips.
I understand your concern but it is impossible to tell from the description you gave here. I would normally use a HAIRCHECK instrument to measure your hair bulk before you started finasteride and after to see just what is happening
You need a formal evaluation to see what type of hair loss you may have. when you have hairless its best to do a full hormonal workup for internal optimization plus scalp biopsies or scrapings to rule out any stress related, inflammatory, autoimmune or infectious causes of hair loss. In general...
This is a great question and one that I have managed many, many times. I always tell patients of my own that if they are looking for a simple answer, there unfortunately is not one. This question is very involved. The birth control is never the only cause. There are dozens of genes that are...
Minoxidil grown hair is usually dependent upon the minoxidil and your continuing to use it. Substitutes may help and you can explore these on your own.
You might sit down with a good stylist and discuss the treatment of your hair with commercial products that might address the fragility of your hair. Daily swimming in chlorinated water doesn't help but good after care may solve the problem
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