rachel1967

I have been using "Minoxidil Sulfate" for a while now. It's seems to be the only form of minoxidil that works for me (& I have tried them all). I did some more reading about Minoxidil sulfate that I found interesting. I read that regular Minoxidil doesn't work on some individuals because of a lack of a certain naturally produced enzyme on their scalp/skin, & therefore, they will never see any results. Minoxidil Sulfate takes care of this problem because whether or not the individual has this "enzyme" it will work regardless. I can't speak for anyone else, but Minox Sulfate has been a God send for me. I can even see new hairs that are growing well below my normal hairline (about an inch to an inch & a half). So much so, that sometimes I have to pluck them because they are growing too low below my hairline. But, that could also be because sometimes I'm in a rush and do not properly wash and Minox Sulfate that drips down my forehead. I should try applying it to the back of my hand as an experiment to see if I grow hair there,lol. If you google "minoxidil sulfate buy" the 3rd link down id selling minoxidil sulfate powder for between $180-$230 a kilo, so it's not that expensive, but it is typically more expensive than regular minoxidil. 2 major advantages of Minox sulfate is that it is very water soluble, which means it doesn't leave any goopy propylene glycol mess. Also I read the bioavailablity of water based minoxidils are far more superior the propylene glycol based minoxidil topicals. IDK if I can't post links here, even though it is a link to a clinical study. But, the study says: "The water-soluble minoxidil composition is formulated by mixing minoxidil with polymers and enhancers. The polymers in the composition maintain the solubility of minoxidil in the water-based formula. The enhancers improve the transdermal efficacy of minoxidil in comparison with that of 5% Rogaine. In FIG. 1, the dorsal skins of rat were treated with various water-soluble minoxidil compositions or 5% Rogaine for 1 hour. The intact or decutinized skins were cut, and homogenized. The permeated minoxidil was extracted and analyzed by HPLC. The results indicated the 2% water-soluble minoxidil composition achieved the same penetrating ability as that of 5% Rogaine. In FIG. 2, the 2% water-soluble minoxidil composition, with or without an enhancer for either a 6-hour or 24-hour period, had a greater transdermal enhancement than that of 5% Rogaine." If you google the quote above you might find the study that I'm talking about. Take care. Rachel

Thanks Dolph, It's just that, for me, the only topical that seems to work is minoxidil sulfate. I must be one of those unlucky individuals that does not naturally produce the enzyme on my scalp/skin to make regular minoxidil effective. Does anyone know if a dermatologist would be able to test for that particular enzyme? Thanks

I don't want to get kicked off the forum for posting links or brand names But, if you search "minoxidil sulfate" it on ebay. It should pop up. It's the only brand sold in the USA. Hope this helped.

Also, the brand of minoxidil sulfate topical that I'm using (with success) contains retinol. Would anybody have any advice in regards to putting (only a little) DMSO into a product that contains retinol? I really don't feel much more than light tingle when applying and I apply a lot). I just can't find any info about mixing DMSO with a minoxidil sulfate topical. But there a bunch of Pubmed studies that show the added effects of adding retinol to minoxidil to help in hair growth/maintenance. Thanks in advance for any input or thoughts.

Hello, It has been about 3 and a half months now of me using minoxidil sulfate, 5%. Even though the suggested dosage is 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml in the night. I think I use closer to 5-6 ml's per application. The results have been quite dramatic. The new follicles that I am growing seem to be thicker than my usual strands. It took about 4-6 weeks to notice a considerable difference, but I think it is really working great for me. Also, at about the 4 week mark, I started mixing in DMSO with my 5% minoxidil sulfate . I don't know if it is a coincidence or just time that has elapsed while using minoxidil sulfate, but I really started noticing more and more new follicles at the 5 week mark after using the DMSO since the 4 week mark. I have read that DMSO works as a great carrier to help the scalp absorb minoxidil subdermally. I'll post another update after about another month of use or so. I did some more reading about Minoxidil sulfate that I found interesting. I read that regular Minoxidil doesn't work on some individuals because they lack a certain naturally produced enzyme on their scalp/skin, & therefore, they will never see any results. Minoxidil Sulfate takes care of this problem because whether or not the individual has this "enzyme" it will work regardless. I can't speak for anyone else, but Minox Sulfate has been a God send for me. I can even see new hairs that are growing well below my normal hairline (about an inch to an inch & a half). So much so, that sometimes I have to pluck them because they are growing too low below my hairline. But, that could also be because sometimes I'm in a rush and do not properly wash and Minox Sulfate that drips down my forehead. I should try applying it to the back of my hand as an experiment to see if I grow hair there,lol. If anyone else has any experience with using minoxidil sulfate or mixing DMSO with minoxidil sulfate, your comments or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.