Minoxidil and Hair Loss

Minixoidil solution has been in the market since almost 30 years as treatment for hair loss both men and women. Rogaine or Generic Minixodil topical solutions are available over the counter. This topical solution is applied directly on the scalp directly on affected areas for stimulation of the new hair growth is desired.
With its introduction, Rogaine received great deal of media attention because it was the first hair restoration medication that was approved by the food and drug authority. Some referred it as magic drug or some were skeptical about its use. Often results varied for being some miracle to not satisfactory.
After few decades in the market, minoxidil can be stated as good hair loss restoration medication. It can be regarded as fairly effective and could be really effective with 5% solution of minoxidil as it recently become available for over the counter sale, 5% is found to be more effective to stimulate hair growth whereas 2% is more for the people who have just started experiencing hair fall. Women have shown better response than the men hair
Used as directed, 2% minoxidil has been shown to stimulate hair growth in about 30% of male patients, with a slightly higher rate in females. The response rate is improved with use of 5% solution.

Topical solution of Minoxidil is effective for the people, who are experiencing hair loss due to andrognoeic alopecia and relatively small areas of hair loss. Minoxidil is less effective when hair loss is long standing or on very large area. Early use of solution has indicated to prevent progression of bald patches . Delaying hair transplantation for several years in order to conserve the supply of hair that will be needed later for transplantation.
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Minoxidil is found to be more effective to curb the hair loss on the scalp rather than the frontal areas. It is often recommend by the hair restoration physicians after the transplant to complement hair transplant, helping in the fullness appearance in the scalp hair.
If minoxidil proves effective in halting hair loss and/or stimulating new hair growth, its use becomes a lifetime commitment. If regular application of minoxidil is halted, all results of therapy will be rapidly lost over the next 3 to 6 months.

Side effects of topical minoxidil are few and generally minor skin irritation or itching. A potential complication of minoxidil use is the unwanted growth of facial hair if the minoxidil solution is accidentally spilled or applied to facial skin.

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