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Saxat från http://www.bernsteinmedical.com
Friday, November 3. 2006
Once a day Minoxidil
Q: I have some early thinning in my crown and the doctor said I am too early for a hair transplant. I don?t want to take Propecia, but using Rogaine twice a day is a big nuisance. Can I use Rogaine once a day?
A: The tissue half-life of minoxidil is 22 hours. This means that 22 hours after it is applied, about ½ of the compound is still bound to the skin and exerting some effect. Because of this, once a day dosing is probably OK. Please note that this is hypothetical and that there have been no controlled studies to confirm this.