Hair Regrowth Treatment Top
Generic Name: MINOXIDIL - TOPICAL
Pronounced: (min-OX-id-ill)
Hair Regrowth Treatment Top Uses
Minoxidil solution and foam are used to help hair growth in the
treatment of male pattern baldness. It is not used for baldness at
the front of the scalp or receding hairline in men. The 2 percent
minoxidil solution is also used to help hair growth in women with
thinning hair.
Minoxidil belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It
is not known how minoxidil causes hair growth. This medication is
not used for sudden/patchy hair loss, unexplained hair loss (e.g.,
no family history of hair loss), or hair loss after giving
birth.
Do not use this product if you are 18 years old or younger.
How To Use Hair Regrowth Treatment Top
Read and follow all directions on the product package before
using this product. If you are uncertain about any of the
information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Clean and dry the scalp area before applying the medication. You
may apply this product to damp hair. To use the solution, fill the
applicator with 1 milliliter of medication (to the 1 milliliter
line), or use 20 drops. Part your hair in the area of thinning and
apply the solution evenly to the affected area of the scalp. Gently
rub in. Apply twice a day or as directed by your doctor. Allow the
solution to dry completely before using other styling products
(e.g., gels, mousse) or before going to bed.
To use the foam, rinse your hands in cold water and dry well.
Apply about 1/2 capful of foam to the scalp and rub in gently.
Allow the foam to dry completely before styling or going to
bed.
If scalp irritation is a problem, you may need to avoid using
minoxidil on the same days that you have your hair colored or
chemically treated (e.g., permed).
Do not use on other parts of the body unless directed by your
doctor. Do not use on skin that is red, painful, irritated,
scraped, cut, or infected. Wash hands thoroughly after application.
Avoid getting the medication in your eyes. If this occurs, rinse
your eyes with large amounts of cool water.
This medication comes in 2 strengths, 2 and 5 percent. The 5
percent solution is for use by men only. The 2 percent strength may
be used by women and men. Do not use this medication more often,
apply more of it than as directed, or apply it to an irritated or
sunburned scalp. Doing so can cause the drug to be absorbed into
your body and result in serious side effects. This product may
contain alcohol and can be irritating and drying to the scalp. Ask
your doctor or pharmacist how to use this product safely.
It takes time for hair to regrow. Most people need to use this
medication regularly for 4 months to see benefit. This medication
must be used continuously to maintain hair growth. If your
condition does not improve or worsens after using this medication
for 4 to 6 months, or if you think you may have a serious medical
problem, tell your doctor.
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