What is Coverit 2%?
Coverit 2% is a prescription medicine that is helpful in promoting the growth of hair in men suffering from the problem of male pattern baldness. It belongs to a class of drugs called vasodilators and contains Minoxidil 2% as its active ingredient. This medicine treats alopecia by encouraging hair growth and slowing down the process of balding.
Remember alopecia is the thinning or loss of hair on your scalp or any other part of the body. Coverit 2% might take the time of a few months in order to offer you positive results.
It is important to know this medication is only used for the treatment of hair loss and no other medical conditions. Keep one thing in your mind, Coverit is extremely effective in individuals below the age of 40 years.
How does Coverit 2% work?
Coverit 2% contains Minoxidil as its active ingredient. It is a vasodilator that works by widening your blood vessels. The vasodilation process further provides blood, oxygen as well as nutrients to the hair follicles.
As a result, hair cell death is prevented and the growth of new hair is promoted.
How to use Coverit 2%?
Before starting the Coverit 2% solution, it is important to read the patient information leaflet. This medicine should be applied directly to the scalp area in the amount and exactly in the way recommended by the doctor.
Before applying this solution, don’t forget to clean the scalp and then dry it. Once you start using the medication, it will take almost 2-4 months to offer you hair growth.
Excessive use of Coverit 2% is not going to fasten your hair growth and might even increase the risk of side effects. In case, you are allergic to Coverit or other ingredients present in this medication then do not use it.
Generally, the solution comes with a spray pump applicator as well as an extended spray-tip applicator. Now aim the spray pump towards your bald area of the scalp and then pump it once.
Gradually, start spreading the solution with your fingertips. Avoid breathing in the spray mist as it can be dangerous and after application wash your hands properly.
In order to apply the solution to large areas of your skin, make use of the spray pump applicator. It is really easy to apply this solution to small areas with the help of a spray-tip applicator.
Depending on your condition, the doctor will recommend how long you need to use this medication.
Precautions
- Before starting your treatment with Coverit 2%, it is important to consider a few precautions and warnings. The first growth might be soft, colorless, and hardly visible.
- Using this solution more than recommended is not going to speed up your hair growth but increase the possibility of side effects.
- Meet the doctor immediately, if your condition does not improve or gets worse after the use of Minoxidil 2% for 4-6 months.
- This medicine might not be appropriate for people who experience hair loss due to some medicines or other nutritional deficiencies.
- In case, you suffer from high blood pressure or use any other cream or lotion to treat other scalp conditions then do not use Coverit.
- Inform the doctor beforehand about your medical conditions, especially heart disease or blood circulation issues.
Side effects
Coverit 2% solution is usually safe and suitable for people but can have certain side effects.
The most common side effects of this medication include skin irritation and itching of the treated area of your scalp.
Call the doctor quickly, if your side effects persist or become worse with time.
