Can you apply minoxidil by hand?
Pull off the cap. Part the hair into one or more rows to expose the hair thinning area on the scalp. Hold the can upside down and press the nozzle to put foam on your fingers. Use your fingers to spread the foam over the hair loss area and gently massage into your scalp.
Does manual hair loss treatment work?
Does Minoxidil work? Yes, with regular use Minoxidil is one of only two medications that is proven to treat hair loss. Clinical studies have shown that a 5% Minoxidil strength solution is most effective at regrowing hair for those experiencing hair loss, especially around the crown.
What is the most effective form of minoxidil?
In short, both versions of minoxidil are effective, with no research showing that one works better than the other at stimulating hair growth. From an effectiveness standpoint, you should get the same results from either version of this medication.
Can minoxidil alone regrow hair?
Unfortunately, Minoxidil hasn’t been proven to restore a receding hairline to a full head of hair. Some people anecdotally say that it has made their hair loss less dramatic and helped with their male-pattern baldness, but you can’t regrow a large section of hair using Minoxidil alone.
Should I rub in minoxidil?
Do not massage the minoxidil into your scalp – let it sit covering the areas of the scalp where it is required and absorb in. You do not need to shampoo your hair before you apply your minoxidil each time.
Is minoxidil better in foam or liquid?
Minoxidil liquid may cause your hair to feel or look somewhat greasy. If that’s the case, the foam version may be better for you. “Foam may absorb more quickly, so that skin and hair appear less greasy and have less oily residue,” says Shainhouse. “It’s less likely to drip where you don’t want it, like the face.”
Is Oral minoxidil better than topical?
Conclusion: Oral minoxidil was found to be an effective and well-tolerated treatment alternative for healthy patients having difficulty with topical formulations.