Should I start with...

[mcpaulyb]

I'm going to start minoxidil within the next few weeks and have a few questions. I'm a diffuse shedder and my hair loss is the worst in the front (first couple inches back from my hairline) and on my crown. I have no receding hairline.

1. Should I start out with minoxidil 2% once a day for a few weeks/months then twice a day for a few weeks/months, and then onto 5%??? Or should I just hop right in and do 5% twice a day?

2. Where is the best place to get minoxidil, and what is the best brand?

Right now I'm on the finasteride (1.25mg/day) nizoral every other day routine.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[The Gardener]

You want to start with 5%, twice a day.

As for your second question, I'll let some of the others give you their opinions.

 

[mcpaulyb]

What's the deal w/ Dr. Lees? I heard it is easy to apply, less irritating and less 'slimey'.

What do you recommend?

 

[BadHairDecade]

Try 5% first like the G man said. Try a generic version. You may not find it all that bad and it's pretty cheap. If it doesn't work for you then use Dr. Lee's.

rogainedirect.com is having a special. $53.95 for a 4 month supply.
Enter code RD01 to get free shipping

 

[mcpaulyb]

I'll give it a go. Thanks.

 

[Slartibartfast]

or... minoxidilshop.com sell a 4 month supply of Kirkland's generic 5% minoxidil for $30 (ex. P&P).