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What Is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil—the generic name for Rogaine—is a topical treatment that is well-accepted by the dermatological community as an effective treatment for hair growth. “Minoxidil was originally developed in the early 1960s as an oral treatment for high blood pressure, a condition for which it is still, albeit rarely, used,” explains Kim D. Edhegard, MD, a Virginia-based dermatologist. “In one of the early trials for the treatment of blood pressure, the curious side effect of hair growth was noted.” After a few decades of research, the FDA approved topical minoxidil to treat male hair loss (and thus, Rogaine was born), and then later, for female hair loss as well.
Type of ingredient: Topical treatment for hair growth
Main benefits: Encourages growth, strengthens strands, stimulates the hair follicle
Who should use it: In general, anyone who is concerned about hair loss can use minoxidil. It is not recommended for pregnant individuals.
How often can you use it: Apply as directed on the packaging to damp hair. You should see results in two to three months with regular use.
Works well with: Vitamin D
Don’t use with: Over-the-counter hair dye and other potential irritants
When to See a Doctor
Since hair loss is complex and can be triggered by a number of factors—stress, changes in your hormones, recent illness, vegetarian or low protein diets, and rapid weight loss —Virginia-based dermatologist Brenda Dintiman, MD, advises that if you’re experiencing serious hair loss, you’d be wise to consult a professional. “A board-certified dermatologist can sort out what’s causing your hair loss and combine topical minoxidil with supplements like vitamin D and dietary recommendations to get your hair glossy, growing, and full again," she says.
If you do choose to use minoxidil, don’t be alarmed if, at first, your hair appears to be falling out faster than usual. “I warn patients that hair shedding initially is normal, as the minoxidil stimulates the resting hairs to cycle into the growing phase,” Fisher explains. “This shedding resolves as the newer, healthier hairs grow in.”
“One myth that surrounds the use of minoxidil is that it eventually worsens hair loss when stopped,” Edhegard explains. “This is not true, what actually occurs is that the hair will return to the point where it would have been, not back to where it was when treatment started, as untreated hair thinning is a progressive problem.”
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- Cleveland Clinic. Minoxidil topical solution or foam.
- Cleveland Clinic. Hair loss in women. Updated February 10, 2021.
How Rogaine Works
To understand how Rogaine works, understanding the basics of hair growth helps.
Each strand of hair on your head and body grows out of a hair follicle in your skin. Hair grows in a cycle with phases of growth and rest.
Over time, hair follicles may shrink. The hair growth cycle changes due to age, genetics, and other factors.
Rogaine can help hair grow thicker and faster. Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, belongs to a group of drugs known as vasodilators. Vasodilators make blood vessels relax, which increases blood flow to your hair follicles.
Rogaine comes as a topical liquid or foam that you apply directly to your scalp. When applied to the skin, topical medications absorb into the skin and mainly work at the area of application.
Rogaine works by absorbing through the skin and relaxing blood vessels around the hair follicles. This increases blood flow to your hair follicles. With regular use, Rogaine works to promote hair growth by:
A Note on Gender and Sex Terminology
Does Rogaine Grow Hair Back Fully?
The amount of hair growth with Rogaine varies, and you have to keep using it to maintain its effects. Some people see partial hair regrowth, while others may experience a return to a full head of hair. And some people may not see any improvement.
Results from clinical studies can help give you an idea of what to expect with Rogaine use. A yearlong study of over 900 men applying Rogaine 5% twice daily resulted in considerable hair regrowth. Nearly 85% of individuals saw some hair regrowth, with 62% experiencing significantly smaller bald patches.
In another study of 278 male participants, those using Rogaine 2% or 5% solution for 48 weeks had 70% more hair growth than participants not using the treatment. The higher-strength formulation resulted in about 45% more hair regrowth than the lower strength.
In a study of about 400 females using the Women’s Rogaine 5% foam formulation, the results revealed that 80% of participants had more hair (based on an increase in hair count) after six months of use.
Skutki uboczne
Zdjęcia brody przed i po, a także materiały wideo "urodowych youtuberów" z dookoła świata ukazują spektakularne efekty stosowania minoksydylu. Ale jeśli coś jest do głowy, nie musi być do brody.
Specjaliści przestrzegają, że w czasie stosowania środków z minoksydylem skóra może być początkowo sucha i łuszcząca, włosy, zamiast rosnąć, będą przez dwa tygodnie intensywnie wypadać, mogą pojawić się podrażnienia na skórze, przerost struktury włosów, a nawet zawroty głowy czy przyrost masy ciała.
Oczywiście wszystko zależy od tego, czy minoksydyl łykamy, czy wcieramy oraz od intensywności stosowania. Jednak większość opinii magistrów farmacji na temat minoksydylu brzmi: "Nie stosować na inne części ciała niż głowa".
Powiesz, że broda to też fragment głowy, ale nie bez przyczyny w niektórych krajach preparaty z minoksydylem nadal wydaje się jedynie na receptę. To, że coś jest ogólnodostępne, nie oznacza, że nadaje się do bezmyślnego stosowania. Amen.
