Should I use minoxidil for hair loss?
Yes, you should use minoxidil for hair loss.
Scientists have stated that Minoxidil is beneficial in the treatment of hair loss as a result of their studies(see). Minoxidil has 2% and 5% forms and doctors usually recommend the 5% form to men.
What is topical minoxidil?
Minoxidil was used as a blood pressure-lowering drug, but it has started to be used in hair loss treatments because it accelerates hair growth.
Minoxidil is used for hair loss problems for men and women.
Minoxidil is a drug that is also sold without a prescription. However, patients should still see a dermatologist in Turkey and use it if their doctor recommends it. It should be remembered that minoxidil has many side effects.
Who can use topical minoxidil?
Minoxidil is used for women and men.
Minoxidil is used for hair loss due to cancer treatment.
Since there are not enough studies on pregnant and breastfeeding women, its effects are unknown.
How do I use topical minoxidil?
Minoxidil comes in 2% and 5% solutions. After taking the one that suits you, you should separate your scalp into sections (usually 5 sections) and shake the bottle, then spray one spray on these areas.
Some patients do this once a day, some twice a day. You get detailed information from your doctor.
Minoxidil should stay on your hair for at least 4 hours. If you apply it outside of the areas where hair loss occurs, you will see hair growth there as well. Don't worry; if you don't apply it to that area, the hair that does will fall out again.
You used minoxidil and waited at least 4 hours. If you need to wash your hair, it is recommended that you wash your hair upside down. To avoid hair loss problems in other areas.
In order to benefit from minoxidil treatment, you should receive treatment for at least 6 months. Afterwards, you should see your doctor again. You will learn when your treatment will end.
What are the side effects of minoxidil?
You see increased hair loss and rashes on your scalp in the first weeks you use Minoxidil. Hair loss is temporary; you should continue the treatment. When you go to your doctor for dryness on your scalp, they will give you some creams, and your inflammation will decrease.
Other side effects:
Scalp acne,
Facial flaking and redness,
Dizziness, etc.
Fast and definitive solution for hair loss
Remember, minoxidil is not a permanent hair treatment method. It stimulates hair growth, but when you stop using the medicine, your hair will fall out again. This medicine should be used intermittently but always.
You permanently solve the problem of hair loss with hair transplant Istanbul methods.
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We wish you healthy days.
If you have hair loss problem
The first thing to do for hair loss is to see a doctor. After the tests are done, if there is a deficiency in vitamins or blood values, they will be brought to normal levels. If the hair loss problem still continues, then minoxidil or other hair loss treatments are applied.
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