Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5 Percent w/w Cutaneous Foam Minoxidil , 3 Month's Supply Easy to Ese Foam, 73 ml (Pack of 3)

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As for all medicines, minoxidil isn't suitable for everyone. Talk to your GP or pharmacist for advice

Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice. Simply apply 1ml of the Minoxidil solution to the areas of the scalp where you are noticing hair recession and/or thinning - usually areas around the temples and crown. This process should be done twice a day (once in the morning and once at night). It’s important to make sure that the scalp is dry (or at least towel-dry) before applying. Few medications are without side effects and Minoxidil is no different. In general Minoxidil side effects range from the mild and fairly common to the severe and uncommon. Some people will in fact experience no side effects at all when using a Minoxidil-based product. That said here are the known side effects of Minoxidil ranked from mild and common to rare and more serious. Get hair aware & familiarise yourself with the side effects of taking minoxidil as a treatment for male & female pattern baldness Minoxidil is applied directly to the scalp, in the areas where you've experienced hair loss. It's available as a foam or a liquid. Different brands and strengths have different usage instructions, so always read the patient information leaflet carefully.Hypersensitivity reactions (including face oedema, generalised erythema, pruritus generalised, swelling face, and throat tightness)

Allow the minoxidil to completely dry for 2 to 4 hours after applying it, including before going to bed. Minoxidil can stain clothing, hats, or bed linen if your hair or scalp is not fully dry after using the medicine.Taking medication, such as minoxidil, is one of the best ways to help hair loss. However, there are lifestyle changes you can make to help support your hair health. You can:

If a person experiences any severe side effects, they or their doctor can report the symptoms to MedWatch, the FDA’s safety information and adverse event reporting program. Warnings You can use minoxidil alongside prescription treatments, find out more in our Finasteride and minoxidil guide. This soothing scalp serum not only helps to balance your scalp and control itch and irritation, but it also contains apple stems cells which help to extend the growth phase of hair follicles to reduce shedding and slow thinning. Think of it as more of a preventative or maintenance step. It likely won’t regrow hair, but can help you keep the hair you have. If minoxidil isn’t an option for you, but you’re feeling low about your hair loss, reach out to your GP for support and advice on alternative treatments.Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of topical minoxidil in children. Safety and efficacy have not been established .. Geriatric Below, we provide the answers to some frequently asked questions about minoxidil. Does minoxidil regrow all hair? Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatrics-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of topical minoxidil in the elderly. However, studies have shown that the medicine works best in younger patients who have a short history of hair loss. Minoxidil has not been studied in patients older than 65 years of age . Breastfeeding Do not use any other skin products on the same skin area on which you use minoxidil. Hair coloring, hair permanents, and hair relaxers may be used during minoxidil therapy as long as the scalp is washed just before applying the hair coloring, permanent, or relaxer. Minoxidil should not be used 24 hours before and after the hair treatment procedure. Be sure to not double your doses of minoxidil to make up for any missed doses.