Description

🌱 What it’s used for

• Hair regrowth – Mainly helps men and women with hereditary hair thinning (pattern baldness) to stop hair fall and encourage new hair growth on the crown and top of the scalp MedicinesFAQ+9Drugs.com+9PharmEasy+9Drugs.com+31mg+31mg+3.

• Not for everyone – It’s not effective for sudden hair loss from illness, medication, or nutritional issues. Usually used by adults between 18–65 years old 1mgDrugs.com.

🧴 How it works

Minoxidil widens blood vessels beneath the skin, increasing blood flow to hair roots. This gives hair more oxygen and nutrients, helping them grow stronger MedicinesFAQWimpole Clinic.

⏳ What to expect

• You need to apply 1 mL twice daily, directly to the clean, dry scalp PharmEasy+10Mayo Clinic+10Drugs.com+10.

• Wait 2–4 hours before washing your hair to prevent washing it off Zeelab Pharmacy.

• Results usually start within 2–4 months—new hair may be thin and light-coloured at first; more visible improvement often happens by 4–6 months 1mgDrugs.com.

⚠️ Common side effects

1. Itchy or red scalp – mild irritation where you apply it Drugs.com+51mg+5MedicineNet+5.

2. Unwanted hair growth – some may notice hair in places like forehead or cheeks if the solution drips or spreads MedicinesFAQ+9Drugs.com+9Wimpole Clinic+9.

3. Increased hair shedding – you might see extra hair fall in the first 1–2 weeks; this is usually temporary and a sign the treatment is working 1mgMedicineNet.

4. Dryness or flaking – minor dryness is common Drugs.comMedicineNet.

🚨 Less common but more serious (rare)

• Rapid heartbeat, dizziness, chest pain or swelling – these are rare, but you should stop using it and get medical help if they occur Drugs.comDrugs.com.

• Allergic reactions – like rash, hives, or swelling of face/tongue – require urgent medical attention Drugs.comDrugs.com.

✅ Safety tips & warnings

• Use only on the scalp. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth, face, or broken skin. If it accidentally gets somewhere else, wash with water immediately Medconic Derma+11Mayo Clinic+111mg+11.

• Skip shampooing or blow-drying your hair for at least 4 hours after application Wimpole Clinic+6Mayo Clinic+61mg+6.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding? Minoxidil is not recommended—you should consult your doctor Zeelab Pharmacy+4MedicineNet+4Mayo Clinic+4.

• Continue using to keep hair – stopping the treatment usually means hair will return to the previous thinning state within a few months 1mgDrugs.com.

• Heart conditions? Talk to your doctor before using, as minoxidil was originally a blood pressure medication Medconic Derma.

📝 In simple steps