Is it ok to mix minoxidil solution with bottled water instead of distilled water?
    Minoxidil 3/7/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5 mg
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 0.25-0.5 mg daily 4 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💧 Tretinoin (topical)
    💧 Microneedling (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user has tried minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss without success and is considering taking 2.5 mg of minoxidil orally by mixing it with bottled water, questioning if this affects the solution's stability.
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