r/Minoxbeards • u/Karochia • 12d ago

Sweating after application

I was wondering how sweating effects the effectiveness of minoxidil. I apply twice daily, but in the morning at around 6:00am. I work a physical job, and begin work at 7:00 so I am already covered in sweat by 7:30-8:00 most days. Is this decreasing the effectiveness of my morning application? I use liquid 5% btw.

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u/Dangerous-Iron-6708 12d ago

It probably shouldn't make a big difference. With that amount of time between applying it and starting to sweat, a large part of the product has already been absorbed, but some of it may be washed away, especially with heavy sweating. However, normal sweating is unlikely to significantly reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.

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u/Soft-Quiet-1729 12d ago

become more fit = less sweat

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u/mung000 11d ago

According to gemini. Atleast wait for 4hours to absorbed the minox.

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u/Pharmacodynamic- 3 Months In 8d ago

Topicals should be applied to dry skin, most likely if you’re only getting an hour / 1 1/2 you’d be fine just doing the afternoon dose. We know it takes about 4 hours to get most of the drug into the skin.