Sweating and minoxidil

[Death]

Just say i apply minoxidil and then about two hours later I go for a RUN and some heavy sweating goes on , well the area where sweat is traveling down my face grow hair and does minoxidil lose its effectiveness where i applied it(mostly temple and hairline)?

 

[The Gardener]

That's a really good question. I've heard all kinds of differing estimates of absorbtion time tossed about... one hour, three hours, etc.

At what point is most of the minoxidil "absorbed", allowing for us to partake in physical activity that makes us sweat?

 

[AssignmentZero]

Good Q. I also would like to know.

Like, is it a bad idea to put on minoxidil and then go to the gym right after and sweat a bit?

 

[Llyrian]

I'm pretty sure the little book that comes with Rogain suggests you give it 4 hours. But I could be remembering wrong.

 

[AssignmentZero]

I'm pretty sure the little book that comes with Rogain suggests you give it 4 hours. But I could be remembering wrong.

The book says do not wash hair for 4 hours no?

 

[Finish line]

You're going to notice hair on your ears and neck after a time, I'm afraid. I had the same problem. It went away after I learned to be careful. Think about it. It's rogaine. And now it's dripping down onto your body.

What do you think is going to happen?


I would excercise first, then apply it.

 

[ShedMaster]

1st of all what type of minoxidil are you applying? the foam or liquid?


2nd, you are all being too paranoid 2 hours after applying, no matter what form of minoxidil should be plenty as long as you don't wash 4 hours or so after applying. You are all doing great my friends and keep up with the daily applications and be consistent! Good luck.

 

[bababa]

how about to stop it running down your head at the gym, wear a cap... heaps of people do it. Its just a thought, as the band will soak up any residual sweet preventing much of it from drippin down your forehead.

 

[UK1]

 

[bababa]

... or you could take that path...

its up to you now young grasshopper...