Does 15 percent minoxidil work?

Research shows that of these two forms of minoxidil, the 5% concentration is more effective at treating hair loss and promoting hair regrowth. While 10% and 15% minoxidil have been studied as options for treating hair loss, research on their effectiveness is mixed and neither are approved by the FDA.

Can minoxidil be used with finasteride?

Can you take minoxidil and finasteride together? Yes! Finasteride and minoxidil work through different mechanisms, so there is no risk in using both products at the same time.

How do you use minoxidil 15 %?

To apply minoxidil topical solution: Make sure your hair and scalp are completely dry before applying this medicine. Apply the amount prescribed to the area of the scalp being treated, beginning in the center of the area. Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to apply the solution, using the applicator provided.

What’s the highest percentage of minoxidil?

Minoxidil 2% and 5% have been FDA approved for treatment of this condition. In literature, all studies have compared minoxidil 5% with 2%. Although other concentrations (2% to 12.5%) are available nowadays, we believe our study is the first to compare 10% versus 5% topical minoxidil in treatment of AGA.

Is there 10% minoxidil?

Minoxidil is a treatment used widely by men and women with hair loss. The most common strengths are 2% and 5%. However, a 10% solution is also available, and some men use it to improve hair growth results.

Is there anything better than minoxidil?

“Finasteride is by far the more clinically effective medication compared to minoxidil,” Gary Linkov, MD, of City Facial Plastics in New York City tells WebMD Connect to Care. Linkov does caution that finasteride can cause sexual side effects such as decreased semen and reduced sexual desire.

How effective is minoxidil plus finasteride?

In the clinical evaluation at the endpoint of treatment, the clinical cure rates (i.e. increased intensity of hair) were 80% (32/40) for the oral finasteride group and 52% (13/25) for the 5% topical minoxidil group. Encountered side effects were all mild, and there was no need to stop the treatment.

Can finasteride regrow lost hair?

Yes, finasteride works to help regrow hair around the hairline, aswell as other areas of the scalp affected by male pattern baldness.

Which is better finasteride or minoxidil?

Can I use 10 percent minoxidil?

What is difference between minoxidil 5% and 10%?

Answer: Minoxidil The 2 main differences are that 5% minoxidil is FDA approved, the 10% minoxidil is not, and 10% typically would have greater benefits for hair but it also has a higher risk of side effects.