Minoxidil absorption and washing hair
    Microneedling 9/18/2022

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    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) daily or twice daily dose once a day
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    User asks if washing hair or using hair fibers after minoxidil dries is okay and if dry scalp means full absorption. Some doctors and sources say 50-75% absorption occurs after an hour.
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