What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil is a drug meant to reduce high blood pressure., but during the treatment it was
observed that it stimulate hair growth, after this finding it is only promoted for managing
the hair fall and also for inducing the hair growth, its very popular and successful medicine
at least in this area and trusted by millions of people worldwide
It's available in the form of lotions and, foam for topical application, and for that, we don't
need a prescription they all are available over the counter, and we are only discussing here
the topical application of minoxidil, not about oral drug,(1)
let's see
Does it really work?
Yes, a lot number of people have taken its benefit, and it works, mainly in the cases of
androgenic alopecia,(hair fall due to hormonal problems) in both the sexes, in general
it's effective,(2)
What kind of strength it is used?
Normally two types of strength are used 2% and 5% in the lotion, which means liquid
and foam types, which are pressurized cans
Where it does not work?
It's very important to make sure that where it will work in your case, so better go to
-In baldness in front it does not work
-In receding hairline in men
-It does not work in sudden hair fall
-It does not work in patchy hair fall
-In hair fall due to heredity
-In hair fall after childbirth
Where it should not be used?
-Well, it's not recommended if your age is less than 18-years
-Do not use the topical preparation if you have irritation
-Do not use if your scalp skin has a cut, red, painfully, or infected
-Do not use the same day the day you have colored or permed
-Do not use, 24-hours before and after, any type of hair care
-Do not use shampoo before 4-hours of applying
-Do not use more than 2-ml/ day, 24-hours
What extra care is needed?
Make sure that it should go to the eyes, if it gone then immediately wash the eyes
with plenty of water, it's very important to follow the instructions provided by
the products carefully
What will be possible side effects?
Although most of the topical preparations are very well tolerated, and no side effects but
some people reports
-burning, stinging, and redness
if any of these happens, just discontinue the use and discusses with your doctor
What are doses?
Most of the preparations are two strengths, 2%- and 5%, according to strength
the application has to be addressed, so let's take 5%- strength
For the purpose of Hair Growth,
topical solution
Adults,- 1-ml, to the scalp, two times, a day
Children's,-use according to the suggestion from the doctor
foam application
Adults,- 1/2-cup, to the scalp, two times, a day
Children's must be recommended by the doctor
How to apply properly?
-Make sure your scalp and hairs are dry
-Make sure to use the applicator
-Make sure to wash your hand after applying
-Do not use a hairdryer, during and after applying
-Allow it to completely dry after applying,(it may take 2-to-4-houres)
-Do not use shampoo within 6-hours of applying
-In all situations keep the medicine away from eyes, nose, mouth
Of course, there are instructions so must read them before applying
How long it will take for hairs to regrow?
Most people need to use these topical preparations from 4-to-6-months
if the hairs do not respond very well means that you don't see any visual change
or you see some adverse reaction then stop it and discuss it with your doctor
So, where do we stand from our blog, How to Reduce Hair Fall Naturally, minoxidil
is a very active molecule, but it has lot of selectivities and in a lot of variety of hair fall cases
it just does not work, and in the process, we not only lose time but also it increases
the severity of hair fall and the situation can become a little bad for any naturals to handle
so what best we should do
what we feel and suggest that moment you encounter the hair fall, you start using
some of the formulations from home remedies-1,2 or 3, whatever you prefer best
sometimes a very small humble preparation from egg, onion juice, castor oil, honey
lime juice can just help you out, so think about them don't close your eyes, minoxidil is
good but if it fails in your case you just think about what you can loose
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