Is there a difference in efficacy between liquid and foam minoxidil? (both 5%). Should I be using it twice a day? If so, is it ok to use maybe the foam in the morning and liquid at night to cover my bases? Worried the liquid may cause irritation. Also if I am doing double the amount of foam as the instructions say, can that be just as effective as using it twice a day?
Answer: Hair Growth Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, minoxidil This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone which can help with hair regrowth and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Hair Growth Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, minoxidil This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone which can help with hair regrowth and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Minoxidil Liquid and foam minoxidil are equally effective. For some people the liquid causes excessive oiliness and inflammation; foam usually does not.
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Answer: Minoxidil Liquid and foam minoxidil are equally effective. For some people the liquid causes excessive oiliness and inflammation; foam usually does not.
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March 18, 2018
Answer: Minoxidil foam vs liquid Minoxidil foam and liquid are equivalent but the foam is better tolerated. With more extensive loss, I often recommend the liquid over the foam due to ease of application to large surface areas.
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March 18, 2018
Answer: Minoxidil foam vs liquid Minoxidil foam and liquid are equivalent but the foam is better tolerated. With more extensive loss, I often recommend the liquid over the foam due to ease of application to large surface areas.
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Liquid vs Foam Minoxidil Liquid minoxidil contains propylene glycol which helps it penetrate more deeply, but it does tend to cause more irritation and allergies than a foam version. The efficacy of minoxidil was based on clinical studies where it was used twice daily. However, it is not uncommon for patients to use a larger dose once a day at night time. If the liquid version is not causing you any problems and you don't mind its messiness, it is probably a slightly more effective option due to its deeper penetration.
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March 14, 2018
Answer: Liquid vs Foam Minoxidil Liquid minoxidil contains propylene glycol which helps it penetrate more deeply, but it does tend to cause more irritation and allergies than a foam version. The efficacy of minoxidil was based on clinical studies where it was used twice daily. However, it is not uncommon for patients to use a larger dose once a day at night time. If the liquid version is not causing you any problems and you don't mind its messiness, it is probably a slightly more effective option due to its deeper penetration.
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March 25, 2018
Answer: Liquid vs foam minoxidil I believe that the liquid than the foam bause more gets on the scalp where it is most effective while with the foam it goes the other way, more on the hair than on the scalp
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March 25, 2018
Answer: Liquid vs foam minoxidil I believe that the liquid than the foam bause more gets on the scalp where it is most effective while with the foam it goes the other way, more on the hair than on the scalp
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