Minoxidil hair regrowth treatment
Originally it was marketed in tablet and was used exclusively in hypertensive patients. As a vasodilator, has an excellent response in this type of pathology. Minoxidil action against hair loss, it was found that some patients had a collateral effect such as hair growth on the body and scalp.
Following this they began to do studies with topical lotions and applying directly to the affected area and the results were very good.
Only in the year 1980 and began production in the same year was accessible to the general public. The lotion is marketed in a concentration of 2% under the name of "Rogaine".
Tablets version in hypertensive patients continue to prescribe, but in the case of alopecia, is applied locally by means of oily-alcoholic lotions or
Until recently, it was believed that Minoxidil -being a powerful vasodilatador- stimulated blood flow and thus did grow hair. Later tests were done with vasodilators and the results were invalid. Therefore, it is not the action of vasodilator that makes hair grow.
The exact mechanism of action of minoxidil is still unknown, but today is supposed to act by stimulating the opening of potassium channels, preventing calcium which sends the signal to the follicles to stop the growth-enter directly into the cells.
Maybe they are both things that make hair grow. Blockade of calcium plus vasodilator action. Today it continues to investigate its mechanism of action.
It is available in concentrations of 2% and 5% and meets the third or fourth month of use.
There are many laboratories that produce it, and the best known brands are:
Rogaine, Regeine, Ylox, Lacovin, Kresse, Minoxile, Tricoplus, Locemix and Neoxidil.
In the right image we see a patient in a concentration used Minoxidil 5% for four months, twice per day.
Today -after five years still under treatment and maintaining a similar volume, which reaffirms that Minoxidil is effective even in the long run.
What happens in most cases where the Minoxidil works is exactly that: a recovery during the first eight / twelve months and then stays there for many years.
Here we see another patient who used the same concentration, but only once a day for six months.
Although the changes do not seem so great, we can see in the photo above that moles scalp were covered by new hair.
Important for Treatment:
After washing and drying the hair, placing the lotion to the affected ensuring contact with the scalp area. For better distribution a quick massage (30 seconds) with the fingertips is recommended.
The application may be repeated at night and if there are no side effects, we recommend you try it as the difference between one and two applications is usually large.
Wash hands thoroughly after application. Leave nothing of medicine in your hands.
To prevent the lotion remains on the pillow, do not stay up until they have passed at least 30 minutes after application.
Avoid contact with eyes, nose or mouth. If that occurs, wash thoroughly with water.
Do not use if:
There is any irritation, inflammation or injury to the scalp because it could lead to excessive absorption of the drug in your body. Make sure you have a healthy scalp.
If you're a woman, you must query a dermatologist and evaluate the cause of your hair loss before making the decision to start with Minoxidil
If while you're dealing with other medications / lotions on the scalp, you should not use Minoxidil.
If you have irregular blood pressure or suffer heart problems.
If you are under 18, you will find other alternatives, do not use Minoxidil. Consult a professional to recommend a treatment according to your age.
Side Effects:
If you suffer any side effects, you have to stop the treatment immediately and consult a doctor promptly.
Growth of facial hair.
Chest pain or rapid heartbeat
Tinnitus, blurred vision, fainting or dizziness.
Unexplained weight gain, swelling of hands and feet.
Allergy or inflammation somewhere in the body.
Minoxidil results are evident but not magical. You'll have to wait about four months to see if it is working. If you start treatment, you must be consistent.
Between ten and fourteen months get maximum results that Minoxidil can give in terms of hair growth.
If you plan to use it twice a day, if you forget an application does not attempt to retrieve it the next day. Forget an application does not affect the final outcome of treatment. At most you'll use twice daily.
If you decide to finally end treatment, your hair will return to its initial state after four months. Minoxidil not cure Alopecia but promotes growth and prevents hair loss then.
During the break you can not use other treatments containing Minoxidil. There are some natural options that although they have not proven very effective, they can be useful for the rest periods.
Following this they began to do studies with topical lotions and applying directly to the affected area and the results were very good.
Only in the year 1980 and began production in the same year was accessible to the general public. The lotion is marketed in a concentration of 2% under the name of "Rogaine".
Tablets version in hypertensive patients continue to prescribe, but in the case of alopecia, is applied locally by means of oily-alcoholic lotions or
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| Minoxidil Before and After |
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| How to use minoxidil hair regrowth |
The exact mechanism of action of minoxidil is still unknown, but today is supposed to act by stimulating the opening of potassium channels, preventing calcium which sends the signal to the follicles to stop the growth-enter directly into the cells.
Maybe they are both things that make hair grow. Blockade of calcium plus vasodilator action. Today it continues to investigate its mechanism of action.
It is available in concentrations of 2% and 5% and meets the third or fourth month of use.
There are many laboratories that produce it, and the best known brands are:
Rogaine, Regeine, Ylox, Lacovin, Kresse, Minoxile, Tricoplus, Locemix and Neoxidil.
In the right image we see a patient in a concentration used Minoxidil 5% for four months, twice per day.
Today -after five years still under treatment and maintaining a similar volume, which reaffirms that Minoxidil is effective even in the long run.
What happens in most cases where the Minoxidil works is exactly that: a recovery during the first eight / twelve months and then stays there for many years.
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| Minoxidil 5% Before and After |
Although the changes do not seem so great, we can see in the photo above that moles scalp were covered by new hair.
Important for Treatment:
After washing and drying the hair, placing the lotion to the affected ensuring contact with the scalp area. For better distribution a quick massage (30 seconds) with the fingertips is recommended.
The application may be repeated at night and if there are no side effects, we recommend you try it as the difference between one and two applications is usually large.
Wash hands thoroughly after application. Leave nothing of medicine in your hands.
To prevent the lotion remains on the pillow, do not stay up until they have passed at least 30 minutes after application.
Avoid contact with eyes, nose or mouth. If that occurs, wash thoroughly with water.
Do not use if:
There is any irritation, inflammation or injury to the scalp because it could lead to excessive absorption of the drug in your body. Make sure you have a healthy scalp.
If you're a woman, you must query a dermatologist and evaluate the cause of your hair loss before making the decision to start with Minoxidil
If while you're dealing with other medications / lotions on the scalp, you should not use Minoxidil.
If you have irregular blood pressure or suffer heart problems.
If you are under 18, you will find other alternatives, do not use Minoxidil. Consult a professional to recommend a treatment according to your age.
Side Effects:
If you suffer any side effects, you have to stop the treatment immediately and consult a doctor promptly.
Growth of facial hair.
Chest pain or rapid heartbeat
Tinnitus, blurred vision, fainting or dizziness.
Unexplained weight gain, swelling of hands and feet.
Allergy or inflammation somewhere in the body.
Minoxidil results are evident but not magical. You'll have to wait about four months to see if it is working. If you start treatment, you must be consistent.
Between ten and fourteen months get maximum results that Minoxidil can give in terms of hair growth.
If you plan to use it twice a day, if you forget an application does not attempt to retrieve it the next day. Forget an application does not affect the final outcome of treatment. At most you'll use twice daily.
If you decide to finally end treatment, your hair will return to its initial state after four months. Minoxidil not cure Alopecia but promotes growth and prevents hair loss then.
During the break you can not use other treatments containing Minoxidil. There are some natural options that although they have not proven very effective, they can be useful for the rest periods.
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