Minoxidil 5% or 2%?

[basil_555]

Hello,

I have a medium thinning in temple areas, but its quite ok on the front. I guess its level 1 by Norwood. Should I start with 2% or 5% minoxidil? Also, if I start with 5% for faster results, will I be able to use 2% after that to maintain my hair?

Thanks.

 

[cook'n'milkies]

I'll always recommend 5%. Plus, it's hardest to regrow along the hairline.

 

[mon]

Definetely go with the 5% and also add either propecia or revivogen. The combination of growth stimulant and combatting DHT to prevent further minituarization is very important.

 

[basil_555]

One more question that interests me is if I stop using Minoxidil, will I loose only the hair it helped me to regrew or I can also loose a certain amount of hair I had initially before starting the treatment?

 

[The Gardener]

You will lose hair to the same point you would have been if you had not used minoxidil all along.

 

[Bryan]

I think 2% and 5% versions of minoxidil are essentially the same thing. I'd use whichever is cheaper (per milligram of minoxidil).

Bryan

 

[westcovinajoe]

I think 2% and 5% versions of minoxidil are essentially the same thing. I'd use whichever is cheaper (per milligram of minoxidil).

Bryan

Any reason you think that?

Just curious as I had not seen that viewpoint before...

joe.

 

[Bryan]

What I mean by that is that quantities of the 2% and 5% versions containing equal amounts of minoxidil are about equally effective. For example, 2 1/2 mL of 2% would be about as effective as 1 mL of 5%.

Bryan

 

[Dave001]

I think 2% and 5% versions of minoxidil are essentially the same thing. I'd use whichever is cheaper (per milligram of minoxidil).

No! That would result in more topical exposure to ethanol, and we know just how dangerous that can be. ;-)

 

[Old Baldy]

What I mean by that is that quantities of the 2% and 5% versions containing equal amounts of minoxidil are about equally effective. For example, 2 1/2 mL of 2% would be about as effective as 1 mL of 5%.

Bryan

That's right.

Also, Bryan didn't go on to say that, in a study he posted long ago, 2 percent performed 77 percent as well as 5 percent over the long-term (with 1 ml dosages).

 

[morris]

i use 5% for last several years

 

[basil_555]

Morris, how well is it working for you?

 

[Private Ryan]

i suggest you start with 5% to get faster result and maybe switch to 2% to maintain what you gain.