What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil is an effective medication that treats hair loss problems. It treats hereditary hair loss or thinning at the top of your scalp, not in front.
Minoxidil regrows hair and prevents future hair loss in men and women who experience certain types of hair loss.
When Minoxidil is used regularly, new hair growth can be seen within 2 to 4 months.
Minoxidil helps women regrow hair when they have gradually thinning or gradual hair loss on the top of the head.
After a valid prescription from the doctor, you can buy Minoxidil from licensed pharmacies.
How does Minoxidil work?
Minoxidil works by increasing the length of time your hair follicle is growing. This helps to improve hair length and thickness.
Minoxidil reduces the length of time in the shedding phase, during which follicles move quickly into the growth phase.
How is Minoxidil used?
You should use Minoxidil as the doctor recommends. It is for external use only. Before using this medicine, ensure your hair and scalp are dry.
There is no need to shampoo your hair before each application of Minoxidil. Ensure you do not use this medicine more often than recommended, as this can increase the risk of side effects.
What are the Side effects of Minoxidil?
Most side effects of Minoxidil do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, following your doctor’s recommendation for the prescribed dosage can help to reduce the risk of severe side effects.
Some common side effects of Minoxidil include:
- Allergic reactions like skin rash, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- Burning, itching, or peeling of treated skin
- Change in hair colour or texture
- Dizziness
- Irritation at the application site
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings for Minoxidil?
- Do not use Minoxidil if you are allergic to it or have other allergies. This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions.
- If the skin on your scalp is swollen, infected, or irritated, do not use Minoxidil. This allows more medicine to get absorbed into your body, which can be dangerous.
- Inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of heart disease, as this will help the doctor recommend Minoxidil accordingly.
- Let your doctor know about all other prescription & non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements you use to avoid drug interactions with Minoxidil.
