12% Minoxidill to 5%

[ethanmk]

I have been using 12% Minoxidill for the last 3 years. It also contains azelaic acid. I purchase this from the most well know 'hair loss specialists' in the UK and it costs me £57 per month. This is of course a lot of money.

I am tempted to switch to a 5% cheaper alternative. Is anyone able to advise as to whether this will cause me any problems switching to a lower percentage? I am worried that my body will be used to the 12% and hair loss will speed up dropping dose.

I am also very tempted to go down the propecia route!

[KO1]

12% minoxidil is not better than 5%! Propylene glycol can only dissolve 7.5% minox, and the solution has to be less than that as some of the vehicle evaporates, comes in contact with moisture on the scalp etc.

[warner8]

the higher percent minox has to be made into creams not liquids. and you are right, 8% is the cut off, otherwise it will just crystallize out of solution. i have witnessed it myself with a 10% compounded minox solution, but the pharmacist did warn me.

the 12% minox i use now, is a cream.

12% minoxidil is not better than 5%! Propylene glycol can only dissolve 7.5% minox, and the solution has to be less than that as some of the vehicle evaporates, comes in contact with moisture on the scalp etc.