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How hard should you rub 5% minoxidil on your thinning hair?

SurferDude91May 29, 2016
Rubbing it in your scalp makes hair thin and oily. How long and hard to rub for?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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This is not from the minoxidil there are other reasons and you should have your hair revaluated to determine what is the cause.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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I suggest a formal consultation to determine what is best.  There are many options and often the combination is better than individual treatment alone.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Minoxidil foam has less alcohol and propylene glycol then the minoxidil liquid. It is possible that your symptoms are related to the vehicle and not the minoxidil. For this reason your treatment team has suggested changing the minoxidil vehicle. Should this not be helpful, you can also go to a...

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