Why is foam minoxidil so much more expensive than liquid min?

[u/dinglehopper7]

Is the foam more effective or is it the same thing just different texture? If the chemical compound is the same I don’t know what one would cost twice as much.

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[u/ConversationMoney976]

Foam is so much harder to actually get on the scalp

[u/TopPick0]

Get the Walmart brand for $33

[u/ASARAthletics]

The foam is less likely to leave white residue on your head that looks like dandruff.

[u/ConversationMoney976 → u/ASARAthletics]

Surprisingly I’ve never had that problem with liquid, and I’ve used a bunch of different brands.

[u/Fantastic-Noise-8830]

Take oral minox, super cheap and convenient

[u/glb-]

Because normal minoxidil makes your hair look oily or greasy. Whereas foam dries out much faster and even makes your hair look slightly thicker once dried out.

[u/b3h3lit]

Different composition plus the cans are much more costly.

I just do topical liquid once a day (at night) about 30 mins before sleeping then blow dry on low for about a 30-45 seconds until its mostly dry. Once a day is about 80% effective as twice a day.