Using Two Different Minoxidil Percentages on My Scalp?

Hello Doctor,

I have been using Minoxidil 5% for one and a half years and have seen some effect in terms of reduced hair shedding and some hair growth on the frontline. It’s not thick but I can notice it. My hair is sparser on the right temple and I think it has also progressed a bit on the top. My question is can I use Minoxidil 10% in the area where the hair is sparse and continue with the 5% on the other areas?

Thank you for such a great site and providing information that makes real sense.

You should be managed by a good doctor and you should get some scientific measurements on the results of this treatment modality that you are proposing.

I have heard about some doctors mixing minoxidil to 15% concentrations and it is possibly more effective at the higher dose, but beware of complications that are more likely to occur. The higher the dose, the worse and more common the side effects of minoxidil. Also, I wouldn’t expect great results from minoxidil at the frontal hairline / temples regardless of dose.