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There are many reasons for male pattern baldness and I am one of those suffering from it at the age of 25. I have tried various ways to control hair loss but I haven’t found anything as of yet to completely reverse hair loss. Having said that, using Minoxidil solution has helped in stimulating hair growth in persons like myself with male pattern baldness.

Minoxidil may act through various mechanism given below:

• Enhancing microcirculation around hair follicles through vasodilatory effect.

• Minoxidil stimulates mitosis in epithelial cells in tissue culture. It has therefore been suggested that, Minoxidil slows the ageing of hair matrix cells.

• Alteration of the effect of androgens on the genetically predetermined hair follicles. Minoxidil may affect the androgen metabolism in the scalp or inhibit the capacity of the androgens to affect the hair follicles.

• There is no evidence of follicular neogenesis, rather new hair comes from existing quiescent terminal hair follicles and from vellus follicles that may have revived. Only those vellus follicles that have not advanced to total senescence are capable of growing hair.

INDICATION

Minoxidil is indicated for the treatment of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). It is for external use only and should be used only as directed.

DOSAGE AND ADMINSTRATION

1 Ml of Minoxidil should be applied twice daily at 12 hours interval to the scalp, beginning at the centre of the affected area and spread to cover the entire effected area. Apply Minoxidil when hair and scalp are clean and dry.

Total daily dose shouldn’t exceed 2ML and Minoxidil shouldn’t be massaged into the scalp, it should be used lightly. Don’t use hair dryer to speed up the drying process as it may decrease the effectiveness of Minoxidil Solution.

Do not mix Minoxidil with hair oil and don’t use it on any other part of the body. After applying Minoxidil solution wash your hands thoroughly.

Minoxidil Solution should be used for 2-3 months continuously before the result starts showing. Though Minoxidil doesn’t arrest hair loss completely but it checks hair loss to some extend and helps growth of hair.

SIDE EFFECTS

Minor Dermatological reactions like itching, dry skin, inching, slight burning sensation and rashes are some of the common side effects while using Minoxidil solution regularly.

Minoxidil Solution should strictly be used under the direction of your dermatologist, in case of any uncommon side effects it would be wise to consult your doctor and seek for his advice.