[vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1561137460442{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6421″ img_size=”400×400″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][vc_column_text el_class=”promo-text-light”]This was the first FDA<\/strong><\/span> approved medication for male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” el_class=”section-title”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” el_class=”general-weight”]Minoxidil, also known as Rogaine (trade name), is a key component in the fight to help reduce hair loss. It is applied directly to the scalp in the form of a topical solution, either based on liquid or foam, and can be purchased without a prescription. It can also be found as tablets.<\/span><\/p>\n There is a misconception that minoxidil only works on the crown, because all original studies were performed in this particular area. On the contrary, Minoxidil also has very good results in other parts of the head.\u00a0 Although it does not work when the area is very bald. The best results from this medication will be seen anywhere from 5 months to 2 years. In a long-term use, the hair will continue to fall, but at a much slower rate.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]How Minoxidil works? [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]Minoxidil only works by applying it directly onto the scalp, and should be used, twice a day, one in the morning, and once at night before bedtime. The 5% formulation for Minoxidil can be more effective than the 2% solution. You would see authentic results after 6 or 16 months.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]What are the most common side effects with Minoxidil Topical Solution? Contact your specialist if irritation persists.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”9618″ img_size=”450×450″ alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator align=”align_right” el_width=”30″ el_class=”separator-behind”][vc_empty_space height=”35px”][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″]WHAT IS MINOXIDIL?<\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_right” el_width=”70″ el_class=”separator-behind”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” el_class=”general-weight”]Minoxidil works by increasing the duration of the growth phase of the hair, known as Anagen phase. It also helps the blood flow to the hair follicles, which can increase the diameter and length of miniaturized hairs. By result, Minoxidil prolongs the growth of the hair and increases the diameter of the follicles, thus giving the patient more coverage in his or her balding areas.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1543642395380{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” simple_background_color=”#fafafa”][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” el_class=”section-title”]<\/p>\nHOW TO USE MINOXIDIL?<\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]The most common side effects are itching and other skin irritations of the treated area of the scalp. Products with Minoxidil topical solution contains alcohol, which would cause burning or irritation of the eyes or sensitive skin areas. If minoxidil topical solution accidentally gets into these areas, rinse with large amounts of cool tap water.<\/span><\/p>\n