Correct Using Method of MINOXIDIL to Treat Baldness | Minoxidil for Men and Women | Treatment of all kinds of Baldness Round Patches and Itchy Scalp
Hi friends,
Today I will be telling you about the medicine called as Minoxidil (Rogaine).
This is a very popular medication for growing hair as soon as people start losing hair.
They immediately go to the medical store and ask for a medicine to grow their hair and the shopkeeper hands them a bottle of minoxidil and people then become hopeful about growing their hair using this medicine but what they don't know is that there are many reasons for hair fall.
Such as,
Your hair oil, shampoo, hair dye or hair gel has caused you an allergy resulting in hair fall.
Also, fever such as viral fever and also diseases like typhoid can cause hair fall at an alarming rate.
If there is a bacterial or fungal infection on your scalp or you have a hormone imbalance.
Such as a deficiency of thyroid hormone Or you could have anaemia Or a deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body all these and more could be the cause of your hair fall.
However, If you do not address these underlying issues first and simply start applying minoxidil on your hair.
Then as soon as you stop the application of this medicine your hair will begin falling again.
So today I will give you complete information about minoxidil or rogaine which is a very popular medicine for hair growth.
What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil or Rogaine is a Vasodilator which means that this medicine expands or opens out the blood vessels.
Which naturally causes the blood flow to increase in the skin this medicine is originally developed for dealing with high BP and when this medicine enters into our system through absorption by the skin and into the bloodstream.
Then it also has an effect of lowering the blood pressure in the body.
How should one use Minoxidil?
Minoxidil can be used for the treatment of all kinds of baldness, and also for treatment of Alopecia Areata in which the hair fall pattern takes the form of round patches.
This medicine is equally effective for both men and women.
Minoxidil is an alcohol based medicine and that is why many people start getting an itchy scalp when they begin using this medicine and their hair also start drying out.
But nowadays minoxidil is also available in the form of a mousse in the market
Mousse basically means a Foam.
So it is sold in the form of a foam in the market and using this foam does not cause itching and hair also dry out to a lesser extent.
Minoxidil is available in Lotion form as well as tablets too but the maximum use of this is in the form of a lotion only.
Whenever you start to use this medicine then it must be used continuously without stoppage for atleast 6 months because for the first 1-2 months hair keep on falling.
Next, the hair fall stops and after about 6 months of application, new hair begin appearing on your scalp.
That is why, when you notice that hair fall is not stopping after the first 1-2 months of usage then people get scared and stop the treatment this should not be done.
Because only after 6 months will you be able to see the difference and 52% of people get a lot of benefit and results after using this medicine for 1 year.
Many people use this medicine for 10-15 years also and their hair keep on growing and neither do they suffer from any adverse effects due to the usage of this medicine.
Side Effects of Minoxidil and Adverse Reactions.
Now, lets talk about the side effects of minoxidil.
This medicine gets absorbed into the skin that is why application of this causes a burning sensation and skin also gets red and inflamed but it becomes alright after a while.
If the redness and burning sensation does not resolve and only increases then you should consult a doctor immediately.
If you are a lady, and you begin to notice hair growth on your face and body
then they should stop using this medicine immediately.
If after using this medicine, you start feeling dizzy or your heartbeat increases
or you start getting chest pains, fainting and dizziness or your hands and feet begin to swell or you start feeling extremely tired and have difficulty breathing.
Then you should stop this medicine immediately and consult a doctor immediately
like I have told you that this medicine enters our bloodstream through the skin
and that is why with this medicine you can have all these side effects.
If you have an injury on your scalp/head or you are suffering from a fungal or bacterial infection or you are suffering from psoriasis or eczema Heart problems or Kidney & Liver problems.
Then you should not be using this medicine.
And if you feel the onset of any of these problems then you should stop the usage of this medicine and seek a doctors advice.
One more thing is that you should never use this medicine during pregnancy.
Friends, I hope you have found my Articles useful.
If you need any further information about minoxidil then you should put it in the comment box and I will try my best to respond.
Thank you!
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