It’s difficult to deal with hair thinning or hair loss especially when there are so many serums and medications offering successful results. One of them with promising results is Minoxidil.
But how does minoxidil work? Are there any negative side effects?
Continue reading to find out!
What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil is a topical serum developed initially as an oral medication for blood pressure that promotes hair growth, thickness, and strength. There are many hypotheses on how that happens but possibly, this hair growth occurs because minoxidil causes increased blood flow to the hair by dilating the blood vessels in the scalp.
Benefits of minoxidil for hair:
Generally speaking, minoxidil is safe for all hair types, including natural hair, although those with color-treated hair may experience more irritation.
- Stimulates hair growth: Minoxidil is a topical medication that is applied to the scalp to stimulate new hair growth in those experiencing hair loss
- Increases hair thickness and density: In addition to stimulating hair growth and quelling a receding hairline, it can increase the density and thickness of hair, in other words, strands grow back fuller and healthier.
- Treats hair disorders: Minoxidil is shown to be effective in promoting hair regrowth and density in patients with Androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss
How to use minoxidil?
Unless you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, minoxidil should be safe for you to use. Directions will vary depending on the product; most serums are topically applied. Apply as directed on the packaging to damp hair.
Side effects:
You may experience redness or a little itching when using minoxidil because it increases blood flow to the scalp.
Be mindful of using the correct strength of minoxidil as well. There are different strengths for men and women and it is recommended that men use 5 percent strength and women use 2 percent.
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About the Author: Dr. Donika Vata is a medical doctor from Ferizaj, Kosovo. She studied general medicine from University of Hasan Prishtina.
She has been writing about medical and skincare related issue in journals, social media websites, and books. She was working for some well reputed clinics such as Telehealth Pro- Online consultations, German Cancer Center, and AppLMD. Dr. Donika was also volunteering in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently, she is working as a medical doctor and researcher in a dermatology clinic.
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