Minoxidil 15% results and expectations.

Dccapscan · Jan 19, 2021

Hi All,
I have been using Rogaine foam 5% x 2 daily for 10 years (I'm 44) nizoral 2% twice a week. It has kept the hair I have until about 9 months ago. I started losing more on the front and top. I'm guess probably due to age.

My question does it make sense to try minoxidil 15%? Should I expect a major shed going from 5% to 15%. What are the results members of the forum have seen at 15%.
I have a bottle from minoxidilmax Dualgen-15 NO PG and Murray Avenue Pharmacy 15% minoxidil. I'm just trying to keep what I have and nervous about a shed.

Thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks

stachu · Jan 20, 2021

Hi, over 5 years I used a lot of minoxidil strength formulas varying from 5% 7% 10% 12% or 15%. I found there is no beneficial increase from 5% to higher percentage. So I stick to 5% with less greasy formula.

cj79 · Jan 24, 2021

Try dermarolling once a week

jazz1 · Jan 31, 2021

Whats your full regime? I am currently using and have been using for years 15% and I also now use Murray Avenue Apothcary.

Oh and make sure you get 10% discount see my thread I posted below:

https://www.hairlosstalk.com/interact/threads/generic-finasteride-my-experience-over-20-years.131046/

You have male pattern baldness and take Finasteride?

mooreu · Feb 1, 2021

The cream/lotion MAA uses for minoxidil, spironolactone, etc... is not a good base in terms of penetrating the dermis. Their solutions are fine though they max out at 5%.

I found this pharmacy in Andorra which uses TrichoSol as a base. I've used TrichoSol and it's one of the best bases I've used.