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Can I Take Minoxidil 10mg Twice A Day For Male Pattern Baldness?

I have been diagnosed by a doctor with male pattern baldness and advised to take minoxidil 5% twice a day . I continued for a month and discontinued due to my project. Again i have started to continue 10% minoxidil twice in a day . is this right with me for taking 10 mg for twice a day.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Hi. Welcome to healthcaremagic.

It is absolutely normal and advisable to use 10% minoxidil twice daily.

You should use it at least 8 hours apart after thoroughly cleansing your scalp with a shampoo.

The quantity recommended for use is 1ml, twice daily

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Can I Take Minoxidil 10mg Twice A Day For Male Pattern Baldness?

Hi. Welcome to healthcaremagic. It is absolutely normal and advisable to use 10% minoxidil twice daily. You should use it at least 8 hours apart after thoroughly cleansing your scalp with a shampoo. The quantity recommended for use is 1ml, twice daily regards