minoxidil amounts for temples

[oneill]

hey guys,
luckily, all i've got so far is slightly receding temples which i am treating with minoxidil. however, do i need to spread a full 1 ml on this small area? it always ends up running down my forehead or onto the back of my head where i don't really need it. is this OK, is there a better way to apply it?

i have been applying twice a day and though i know it is dose-dependent, i probably skip about 3 applications a week out of 14. will this majorly effect my results?

thanks for any advice.

 

[NilesTilden]

I'm a diffuse thinner with slight recession and can cover the entire frontal 1/3 or so of my scalp with 1/2ml or less each application.

Lots of newbies think you have to use the entire 1ml dose, but that hasn't been my experience. So long as the area is wet with minoxidil, adding more is just a waste, esp. when it just runs away.

I like to apply a little bit (1/10ml or so) at a time. That way I don't use too much in one area.

I've had very good results over the past 14 months on it btw. Regrown some hairline and thickened up nicely. Hope it does well for you too.

 

[NilesTilden]

Oh yeah, missing a few doses a week shouldn't make a difference. Some people even get results from using once per day. But don't slack-off too much. Best to stay as close to 2 x daily as you can for optimal results.

Wack off all you like, but don't slack off!