Medicine to treat hair loss: Minoxidil Introduction If you are suffering from a hair loss problem, then you have probably heard of a drug c...
Medicine to treat hair loss: Minoxidil
Introduction
If you are suffering from a hair loss problem, then you have probably heard of a drug called Minoxidil. Today we are going to discuss minoxidil in very detail. This is a very important medicine, to treat hair loss. And a lot of people may have used this medicine or are thinking of doing it, so this article is important for all of you. Through this article, you will be able to know about the proper use of this medicine, its benefits, and the problems arising from it.
History of Minoxidil
Minoxidil has been in the market for 20 years. You will be surprised to know that this medicine was previously used for high blood pressure. Then one thing people noticed, that the patients with High blood pressure who were using this medicine, the hair growth of those people were increasing, hair started getting thick. Later, when the research was done on it, it was found that it really reduces hair loss, increases the number of hairs, and develops healthy and good hair.
What amount of Minoxidil should be taken?
Minoxidil is a medicine for hair loss that you need to apply to the scalp. This medicine comes in the form of lotion, foam, and gel. Mostly you will see it in the form of lotion. When this medicine was first launched, it was in 5% and 2% strength. Right now in India, we see that this medicine is available in 7.5%, 10%, 12.5% & 15% strength. This medicine is used in the Majorly Male Pattern Baldness which is 5% strength recommended. It is also used in female pattern baldness, which is used in 2%. You do not have to put minoxidil of more strength than this. Doctors also recommend Minoxidil only 2% for women and 5% for men.
How does Minoxidil work? (Benefits of Minoxidil)
Now the question comes how does Minoxidil work. So it improves our blood circulation on the scalp. Increased blood circulation increases the amount of oxygen in the hair follicles, and nutrition also reaches the follicles properly. Apart from this, the thickness of hair increases, the hair stays in the growing phase for a long time, the number of hairs increases, and there are many benefits too. It has been found in some people that hair loss starts to increase for one or two months after using Minoxidil. So because of this, people give up using minoxidil. Because those people think that this medicine does not suit them. But this thing is wrong. Actually, only those hair fall is in the state of fall. And such hair comes back soon.
Generally, start showing the minoxidil effect after 4-5 months. Which reduces hair loss. Minoxidil does not cure the normal hair loss that we have. Actually, we all have hair fall and come back too. Such normal hair loss does not cure minoxidil. So not afraid of such normal hair loss. Because it happens to everyone. Minoxidil fixes unnecessary hair loss. When you use Minoxidil continuously for 10-12 months, then the improvement of hair will continue to be seen. Because the hair growth process is very slow. Your hair will be thicker, the number of hairs will increase, the hair will grow faster. But it has been seen in a lot of patients that after a year, the effect of minoxidil starts to decrease. To correct this problem you can use minoxidil on alternate days instead of regular use.
How to apply Minoxidil to your hair?
Now let's discuss how to apply it to the hair. Wherever your hair has fallen, you can apply it from 0.5 to 1ml with the help of a dropper. That is sufficient to treat hair loss. Keep in mind that it is to be applied on the roots and not on the hairs. Only then you will get to see good results. Do not apply minoxidil to wet hair. It would be better if you apply it to the hair 4 hours before bathing and wash it thoroughly with shampoo. You have to wash your hands after using minoxidil. Keep in mind, do not apply minoxidil anywhere other than the scalp. By mistake, if it falls on the area of the face, then you wash it quickly. And do not apply any kind of oil, gel, or wax to hair.
What are the side effects of Minoxidil?
Now let's discuss the side effects of Minoxidil. By the way, Minoxidil is a safe medicine. You will not have any problem using it. But some people may have an allergic reaction such as redness, dynes, itching.
Does hair loss occur again after leaving Minoxidil?
But it is true that if you stop applying minoxidil, it may be that the effect of minoxidil is stopped and the hair starts falling again. Because the use of minoxidil is not a permanent solution for hair loss. After 2-3 years, when you leave minoxidil, then hair loss starts again. But there is nothing to worry about. When your hair comes once due to applying minoxidil, then you have to take care and maintenance of the hair. Just like you take protein shakes, good nutrition, go to the gym, exercise, then your body muscle becomes strong. And when you quit going to the gym, then the muscles start decreasing. The same thing happens after giving up minoxidil. But when you take a good protein diet, take good care of your hair, then your hair will not fall 100%. If you want to know how to take care of your hair after quitting minoxidil, then you can comment on us. We will write an article about it further.
Conclusion
So, friends one thing I would like to say is that you should use minoxidil under the supervision of a doctor. Not only minoxidil, but we must also first consult a doctor before using any medicine. Minoxidil will definitely help in fixing your hair loss problem. I have tried to cover all the details about Minoxidil in this article. I hope you like this article.
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