What is the difference in the percentage of minoxidil ?

March 30, 2015
Asked By:samridha in Indian, AK

i have been using minoxidil 5% for a long time and i have noticed that my hair fall have stopped to a great extent. i have seen minoxidil with 10% in the store too..should i go for it to regain the loss hair ??

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October 11, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil usually comes in 5% strength.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 11, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil usually comes in 5% strength.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
March 31, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil is FDA approved for 5% (max) ONLY

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March 31, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil is FDA approved for 5% (max) ONLY

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September 27, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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September 27, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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March 31, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil 5% or 10%

March 31, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil 5% or 10%

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