How to Use Minoxidil: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Where to put it, how much to use, how often, and the small habits that make Minoxidil easier to stick with.
FOLIGAIN® redaktionsteam · 9 min. læsning · Opdateret 2026-10-06
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The short version
Using Minoxidil is easy: put the labeled amount on a dry scalp where your hair is thinning, rub it in gently, wash your hands and let it dry. Do this every day, as many times as your label says. Consistency matters much more than technique.
Step by step: Minoxidil liquid
This is how most labels describe it for the dropper bottle:
- Start with a dry scalp and dry hair.
- Fill the dropper to the 1 mL line.
- Part your hair over the thinning area so you can see the scalp.
- Squeeze small amounts along the part, then make another part and repeat until the 1 mL is used.
- Spread it gently with your fingertips. No need to massage hard.
- Wash your hands well.
- Let it dry for 2–4 hours before washing, swimming or going to bed if you can.
Step by step: Minoxidil foam
Foam melts at body temperature, so a few tricks help:
- Run your hands under cold water and dry them first, so the foam doesn't melt too fast.
- Dispense half a capful of foam onto your fingertips.
- Part your hair and apply directly to the scalp over the thinning area.
- Massage in gently, then wash your hands.
How much and how often
| Produkt | Amount | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Minoxidil 5% liquid | 1 mL | Twice a day |
| Men's Minoxidil 5% foam | Half a capful | Twice a day |
| Women's Minoxidil 2% liquid | 1 mL | Twice a day |
| Women's Minoxidil 5% foam | Half a capful | Once a day |
Habits that make it easier
Most people who stop Minoxidil early stop because the routine feels like a hassle. These help:
- Pair it with something you already do, like brushing your teeth.
- Keep the bottle where you'll see it.
- If you shower in the morning, apply after your hair is fully dry.
- Take a photo in the same light once a month so you can see slow changes.
Almindelige fejl
- Using more than the labeled amount, hoping for faster results.
- Putting it on the hair instead of the scalp.
- Applying to a wet scalp, which dilutes it and spreads it further.
- Stopping during the early shedding phase (weeks 2–8), which is often a sign it's starting to work.
- Giving up before four months.
Før du starter
Always follow the Drug Facts label on your exact product. This guide is general education, not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist, doctor or nurse practitioner about your own situation.
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Can I use Minoxidil on wet hair?
Labels say to apply to a dry scalp. Towel-dried hair is fine if the scalp itself is dry.
Can I put on gel or hairspray afterward?
Yes, once the Minoxidil has dried, usually after 15–30 minutes.
Do I need to rinse it out?
No. Leave it on. Wait at least a few hours before washing your hair.
What if I forget a dose?
Skip it and carry on with your next one. Don't double up.
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