Does 10% minoxidil work better than 5% ?

[rsn]

Does 10% minoxidil work better than 5% ?

[KO]

Nope. Minoxidil's max solubility in propylene glycol is about 7.5%, and when you put it on the scalp it mixes with water etc, so it drops further. 10% won't do you any good.

[rsn]

But there are doctors who sell 10%.

[richter101]

Hey again! See you're all over these forums! ha

 

I think there's a reason they generally cap out at 5. Also, are you taking Finasteride?

 

In my opinion, that and a (good) hair surgeon are the only realistic options.

[rsn]

1) The FDA's 5% cap is very little evidence that 10% does no better.

 

2) I have re-started oral finasteride every few years, and every time thus far the sexual side effect was too great, so I stopped. I am going to start topical finasteride, since Hasson and Wong now makes one.

[Rashid36]

i use it all over my head i rub it in starting with the crown and back then put bit more on and rub it in all over front try to get the sides in as well!

Have to be careful not to use too much!