You should apply minoxidil (either as lotion or as foam) to a dry scalp; a wet scalp will dilute the medicaton on the skin surface and interfere with absorption (the medication already contains a solvent or foam vehicle that is formulated to maximize absorption). So if you have washed your hair, you should use a hair drier before applying the minox. (Try to avoid using a hairdrier after the mediction is applied; you will dry out the vehicle and interfere with absorption of the minox.)

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If you have stimulated hairgrowth on your back, it means that a significant amount of minoxidil has been absorbed systemtically (bad) but it has been effective (good). You may want to try reducing the dosage and continue with the minox for awhile longer--you may be able to reduce the cardio symptoms and still retain the effectiveness. If you see hairgrowth on your back, there MUST be some effect on your scalp hair, since the mechanism of action is the same; and since you are concerned about frontal hairloss, you should know that minox is known to be effective in the frontal hairline, while finasteride is less effective there.

RonLev Philly

Re: Should I quite Rogaine Foam

This is something your Doctor should have explained to you.

if your growing hair on your back etc.. wouldnt this be a result of working? i would stick it out or try a change.

I would not just drop everything.