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?
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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