Minoxidil For Women

Minoxidil For Women

Many doctors agree that Minoxidil for women can help with Female Pattern Baldness. Clinical studies have shown a decrease in hair loss and an increase in hair volume and the hair became thicker and healthier. Minoxidil for women is the same formula used in Rogain for women, both use a minoxidil 2% topical solution that is applied to the scalp twice a day to help increase blood circulation to the follicles.

Minoxidil for women was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in 1991 as a 2% topical solution after an increase in hair count was observed after just 8 weeks in clinical trials on women over the age of 18. Originally minoxidil was developed to treat high blood pressure and was taken orally when doctors noticed that one side effect was an increase in hair so they developed a topical solution for Female Pattern Baldness. More about Generic Minoxidil here.

Although not all doctors agree on how the minoxidil actually works, It is though that the minoxidil actually increases the size of the blood vessels to the follicle, as the blood flow increases so does the delivery of vitamins and minerals to the follicle to help it grow. Some doctors feel that Minoxidil actually triggers follicles in a telogen phase or resting phase of the hair cycle into anagen phase or growing phase. Don’t be to alarmed if there is an increase in hair fall as this is a normal part of the process as older hairs fall out to make room for the newer ones.

It is always recommended to take a daily vitamin supplement, specifically a vitamin designed for female hair loss because these types of vitamins are formulated with clinically proven key ingrediance that can prevent further hair loss and help regrow hair. Also note that new hair growth achieved during the application of minoxidil may be lost 3 to 4 months after you stop using it, which is why it is recommended to take a hair loss vitamin also.

The application of minoxidil for women is by a 1 mL eyedropper directly to a dry scalp and you rub it around the affect area with the tips of the fingers, Remember to was hands after every application as to prevent unwanted hair growth. The Minoxidil is poorly absorbed into the scalp, and only 0.3 to 4.5% reaches the blood vessels for increased circulation and will be completely absorbed after just 4 days.

The reported side effects of using Minoxidil for women are scalp irritation causing itching or dryness, scaling, and redness) and as mentioned above an increase in hair fall that is only temporary for up to 2 weeks. If the increase in hair fall does not subside then discontinue using the minoxidil.

Although there is no documented proof that topical minoxidil for women can affect breast milk it is recommended that women who are breast-feeding not use it.

Remember to always reading instructions carefully and or consult your physician before starting to use minoxidil for women.