. . . or any other proponent of post-op minoxidil use:

The product is supposed to be massaged into the scalp (see product instructions).

1) Is this how you propose it be applied? How much rubbing, how vigorous?

2) Is it possible that the rubbing action alone is what stimulates the enhanced growth, not necessarily the medication?

You can get minoxidil in a spray bottle. Then you just spray on the recommended dosage (sprays) in the proper area(s). If you're using minoxidil to accelerate HT growth, the spray bottle is probably ideal in that you'll be applying it over a larger area than if you were just trying to promote growth in the crown area.

My patients have been spraying it on at bedtime.

Dr Feller