Any evidence minoxidil 12.5% better than 5%? Starting my journey

Hey all. I'm new out here. 43 years old and staring down hair loss.

I went to a Belgravia clinic in August and was told to start minoxidil.

I waited. then in the last week noticed very severe hair loss at the vertex, so I kinda guess it is official.

I know propecia has great reviews but honestly the risks put me off. Focusing on minoxidil at the moment.

My question is, is it worth using minoxidil 12.5% that Belgravia sells, or is the 5% from Boots fine?

Looking for help starting this journey.

Start with the 5%. I have use the higher concentration and have seen no benefit and i don't think there is much supporting evidence for the higher concentration. You might also get better quality from Boots.

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Originally Posted by thrashmetalhead

Hey all. I'm new out here. 43 years old and staring down hair loss.

I went to a Belgravia clinic in August and was told to start minoxidil.

I waited. then in the last week noticed very severe hair loss at the vertex, so I kinda guess it is official.

I know propecia has great reviews but honestly the risks put me off. Focusing on minoxidil at the moment.

My question is, is it worth using minoxidil 12.5% that Belgravia sells, or is the 5% from Boots fine?

Looking for help starting this journey.

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i actually started with the 12.5% belgravia cream. for me higher minoxidil percentage yields greater results. i stopped using belgravia due to two reasons: 1: the cost is a rip off 2. i am sensitive two high doses. i currently just use regaine foam and the results arent as good. i grew a full thick afro on 12.5%.

as you are starting i would agree that 5%would be the best angle to start. i have found pharmica the cheapest price for 3 pack of foam or liquid on the internet.

good luck.

Hey I was a user of the 12.5% Belgravia cream plus their 5% with progesterone I’m based in London. I now use 15% lotion/cream from America pharmacy which is fraction way cheaper and works the same with more ingredients.

Check here:
https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/thread...%21?highlight=

Thank you both of you for your answers. Please can you explain why I should start with 5%? Surely it is better to start with the higher dose so I can grow more hair? Is it to see how to tolerate it?

Maybe you can point me to some website so I can get clear answers. :confused::confused:

Going from 5 to 10 percent doesn't mean you will grow twice as much hair. You may see minimal growth over the 5 percent but why not start at 5% and see if it works first. I have used the higher concentrations and got dandruff and you are sacrificing quality control. I know when i buy a brand name i'm getting what i paid for and a consistent concentration. I got great results when i started using rogaine at 5% but its effectiveness slows over time and that is when you can try to up the dosage.

Thank you mrclean.

Where is a good place to read an overview of options?

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Going from 5 to 10 percent doesn't mean you will grow twice as much hair. You may see minimal growth over the 5 percent but why not start at 5% and see if it works first. I have used the higher concentrations and got dandruff and you are sacrificing quality control. I know when i buy a brand name i'm getting what i paid for and a consistent concentration. I got great results when i started using rogaine at 5% but its effectiveness slows over time and that is when you can try to up the dosage.

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I would just search this forum, people here have tried just about everything and they know what works. You won't find a clinical trial for results on 12% vs 5% Minoxidil because it doesn't exist. There is some date going from 2% to 5%. Propecia is very safe and if you wait you will never get that hair back that you lose. I think less than 2% of people have side effect but you can always find those people on the internet with a nightmare story.

I wanted to do propecia but was told it was risky on those with a history of depression or on anti-anxiety medication. Maybe I could go see a dr who can tell me more?

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Originally Posted by mrclean

I would just search this forum, people here have tried just about everything and they know what works. You won't find a clinical trial for results on 12% vs 5% Minoxidil because it doesn't exist. There is some date going from 2% to 5%. Propecia is very safe and if you wait you will never get that hair back that you lose. I think less than 2% of people have side effect but you can always find those people on the internet with a nightmare story.

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Never heard of that but go see a urologist to make sure.