Prescription Required.Why?
A topical medication that promotes hair growth by widening blood vessels in the scalp, increasing blood flow to hair follicles, and prolonging the hair growth phase.
A topical medication that helps to prevent hair loss by inhibiting the production of a protein called collagen, which can lead to the hardening of hair follicles and hair shedding.
Treatment of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in men.
Treatment of female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in women.
Minoxidil works by widening blood vessels in the scalp, which increases blood flow to hair follicles. This increased blood flow provides more oxygen and nutrients to the follicles, which can help to promote hair growth and prolong the hair growth phase. Aminexil, on the other hand, works by inhibiting the production of collagen, a protein that can lead to the hardening of hair follicles and hair shedding. By preventing this hardening, aminexil helps to maintain the health of hair follicles and prevent hair loss.
Store the medication in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and reach of children. Do not freeze the medication.
Apply the medication directly to the scalp twice a day.
Use the medication as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Scalp irritation, itching, or redness.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Avoid excessive alcohol consumption while using minoxidil, as it may interact with the medication and increase the risk of side effects.
Minoxidil may cause dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
Minoxidil should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women as it may harm the fetus or infant.
Minoxidil is not recommended for use in children.
If you have kidney problems, talk to your doctor before using minoxidil.
If you have liver problems, talk to your doctor before using minoxidil.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17353882
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/minoxidil-rogaine-for-hair-loss
https://www.drugs.com/minoxidil.html
