MINOXIDIL OFFICIAL INFORMATION
By far, the most popular medical treatment available without surgery for hair loss is Minoxidil. There are various companies that produce Minoxidil. The idea of using Minoxidil topically to grow hair was discovered by chance. Minoxidil was originally developed to treat hypertension, but patients taking Minoxidil started growing unwanted hair. This side effect led to the testing of topical Minoxidil to grow hair on balding Men and women.
Why Minoxidil works remains a mystery. Minoxidil is a vasodilator and may increase the blood supply to the follicles, although recent studies by L’Oreal suggest that Minoxidil works by activating PGHS 1 (Prostaglandin Endoperoxide Synthase-1) which helps promote hair growth. Minoxidil is applied twice a day to the affected area. Since it is applied locally, Minoxidil is relatively safe as negligible amounts are absorbed in the bloodstream.
In the late eighties, a pharmaceutical company in the United States, Upjohn, today known as Pharmacia & Upjohn developed Minoxidil hair loss lotion (Rogaine in the US – Regaine outside the US) Clinical trials were carried out and within a few years, Minoxidil was approved by the FDA as THE FIRST treatment for hair loss. Today Minoxidil is recognized as the No.1 hair loss treatment worldwide without surgery.
Once the patent for Minoxidil expired, various Pharmaceutical companies started manufacturing generic Minoxidil.
- Topical Minoxidil is Clinically PROVEN to help stop further hair loss in a staggering 4 out of 5 men and women.
- Regrowth of new hair, improved volume & thickness have been seen in more than half of all users in clinical studies worldwide.
Applied correctly to the scalp Minoxidil should stop hair loss within six weeks. After ten weeks of continued use Minoxidil should start to thicken the hair and may continue to do so. The use of Minoxidil should not be stopped as otherwise hair loss will resume. Using Minoxidil continuously should, and has PROVEN in many trials & studies, as well as millions of users throughout the world, delay baldness considerably and promote new hair growth.
Minoxidil's side effects are minimum although the product leaflet of Minoxidil lists various side effects, (but this is so even with the mildest of medicines). The main side effects of Minoxidil are scaly scalp or allergy. Minoxidil is normally produced in a 60ml bottle which would last one month (30 days). The dosage of Minoxidil is 1ml twice daily. Minoxidil should not be refrigerated but stored in a dark place at room temperature. Minoxidil is highly inflammable and should be kept out of reach of children. Minoxidil 2% Regular Strength is an OTC (over the counter) product.
Minoxidil still remains the safest and most popular treatment for hair loss worldwide.
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