Hi folks,
I’ve been on 5% topical minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral finasteride for about three weeks now. My hair is mostly thinning at the temples, not so much at the crown.
Currently, I apply minoxidil twice a day—1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night. However, my scalp is already flaky, and minoxidil makes it worse. I know for sure that once my job starts in a few months, I won’t be able to sustain applying it in the morning.
So, would it be better to switch to once a day now, maybe with a slightly increased dose (1.5 ml), or should I stay with twice a day and switch once my job starts?
Also, I’ve heard that once your body adapts to a routine, changing it can cause you to lose your gains. I don’t want that to happen, so I’m wondering if it’s better to switch now to avoid issues later.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!